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« Reply #1 on: November 03, 2009, 10:53:28 AM » |
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Honestly do we need any more retail??
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so it goes
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« Reply #2 on: November 03, 2009, 11:05:32 AM » |
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It is obviously the greatest project of all time if they're still going to build it after a 7 year wait. Oh the anticipation!
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nicker66
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« Reply #3 on: November 03, 2009, 11:21:19 AM » |
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Kenwood Towne Place "robbed" Rookwood Phase III.
Rookwood Phase III appears to be "robbing" Millworks.
I just want a movie theater so I can avoid the pit known as Newport on the Levee.
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thomasbw
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« Reply #5 on: November 03, 2009, 11:23:52 AM » |
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Honestly do we need any more retail??
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Jimmy_James
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« Reply #6 on: November 03, 2009, 11:23:59 AM » |
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Honestly do we need any more retail??
At least they aren't talking about a "boutique hotel". It seems like every development is totally unaware of every other project nearby.
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taestell
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2009, 11:33:00 AM » |
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Are the people who complain about delays building the Banks also going to complain about the delays at Rookwood Exchange?
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jmecklenborg
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« Reply #8 on: November 03, 2009, 11:51:12 AM » |
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What's amazing is that a Rapid Transit Loop stop was planned for this exact spot back in 1920, right where I-71 passes under Smith Rd.
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edale
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« Reply #9 on: November 03, 2009, 02:41:58 PM » |
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I actually think this is a really good project, not just for Norwood, but also for the surrounding Cincinnati neighborhoods. The closer we can keep retail and entertainment to the core, the better off the city is.
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dmerkow
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« Reply #10 on: November 03, 2009, 02:43:20 PM » |
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This needs to be developed for region and for Norwood. The movie theater would be a great addition to this spot. It will be interesting to see the mix of retail, housing, and offices. Condo development is looking to get a lot harder going forward with some changes in the financing rules. The failure of the development fits with a narrative that includes Issue 9, not overbuilding sprawl.
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Sherman Cahal
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« Reply #12 on: November 03, 2009, 03:32:22 PM » |
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Oh look! A 25-mile boondoggle that just goes in an endless loop! 
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thomasbw
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« Reply #13 on: November 03, 2009, 03:40:28 PM » |
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Oh look! A 25-mile boondoggle that just goes in an endless loop!
I was thinking about this the other day. All round trip travel is a loop.
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cincyimages
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« Reply #14 on: November 06, 2009, 01:52:28 PM » |
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A movie theatre would be perfect at this location.
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Ram23
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« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2009, 10:48:23 PM » |
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Bigger than I thought it would be, although I don't know if I can trust the scale of a horrendous rendering like that. Hopefully they get some better concepts out soon.
^ At least the density of the surrounding neighborhood is greater than Atlanta, and can provide a bit more support for such a large office building.
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Sherman Cahal
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« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2009, 10:50:37 PM » |
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I wonder how this will affect the I-71 NB to Edwards Road ramp? It is already painfully congested and backs up along the mainline during the day.
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jmecklenborg
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« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2009, 10:56:57 PM » |
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Who cares. Don't live there don't work there.
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Ram23
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« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2009, 11:12:40 PM » |
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Anywhere an exit ramp routinely backs up onto the interstate is a huge problem. Especially this ramp, because there is an on ramp within a mile or two south of it.
As far as I know, there are no plans to address this at all, though. The city has had a number of consultants help it decide that the only permanent solution to fixing congestion on and along I-71 is by adding a light rail line adjacent to it.
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Sherman Cahal
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« Reply #22 on: November 09, 2009, 11:23:41 PM » |
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Yeah, the Dana Avenue interchange directly abuts this. The Edward Avenue SB ramp has a very short merge lane, and it isn't continuous to the Dana Avenue interchange unlike its NB counterpart. A bad planning decision. I know that ODOT has looked into the situation and their recommendations basically include traffic signal system changes and working with the city of Cincinnati into widening Edwards Road (five lanes) because of the congestion caused by Rookwood.
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unusualfire
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« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2009, 11:57:54 PM » |
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Cincinnati needs to annex Norwood. I would think they would have to extend the exit ramp from the Norwood lateral to the Smith Edwards exit and maybe double the ramp from Dana to Smith Edwards going north.
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edale
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« Reply #24 on: November 10, 2009, 01:16:13 AM » |
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Atlanta
I think Cincinnati could use a few Atlanta style projects. Cincinnati's got some great classic architecture, but I think there is also a place for a bold, fresh development. A blend of urban in suburban is probably just the right balance in this location. Another glorified strip mall as Rookwood Commons and Pavilion are would be too suburban, and trying to build a new neighborhood with connecting streets doesn't fit in the context of the space. Taking an overall suburban design and adding some height and density seems like a smart move to me.
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