The vehicular entrance on Fifth Street is now open and the old northeast pedestrian tower has been demolished. Façade repair and signage installation on the old Fourth Street façade are complete and landscaping was installed along the pedestrian sidewalk on Fifth Street. The first phase of improvements to the Fourth Street sidewalk was completed and concrete walls have been poured to fill the area previously occupied by the pedestrian tower. The east façade is being prepped for the installation of a brand-new seven-story mural.

Portman, in partnership with the city of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, the State of Ohio, 3CDC, The Port of Greater Cincinnati, Visit Cincy, and many others, announced it has closed on $540 million in financing to develop the Cincinnati Marriott Downtown. Project leaders gathered to commemorate the official start of construction with a groundbreaking ceremony. Early site work is ongoing.

Exterior work remains active, including roofing, parapet detailing, air & water barrier installation, and ongoing masonry work along the building’s front façade. Windows are being installed in the fitness, gym, and roller rink areas. Interior framing is largely complete throughout the facility, allowing crews to shift their focus to drywall installation, painting, and other finish work. Pool excavation is complete and concrete is being poured for the pool surge tank, floor, and foundation systems. MEP rough-in work is ongoing throughout the building.