Cincinnati
University of Dayton’s $53M GE Aviation EPISCENTER Is the Best Economic Development Project in Ohio
The $53 million, newly constructed GE Aviation EPISCENTER(Electrical Power Integrated System Center) on the University of Dayton’s campus is slated to open this December 13. But the facility, finished in August, is already impressing. On October 24, the Ohio Economic Development Association, a not-for-profit association of professionals whose, recognized it as the best economic development project in the state Ohio, in 2013.
Dayton Children’s Hospital Announces $140M Expansion Project
Great news for all the children in Dayton. Dayton Children’s Hospital plans to invest $140 million to expand its Valley Street campus, near the city’s downtown. The hospital’s board of trustees approved the plan recently. The move follows a nearly nine-month planning processes which included input from the hospital’s staff as well as patient families.
Cincinnati Children’s Receives Largest Donation in Hospital’s History
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center announced on October 4 it will receive the single largest donation to the hospital since it was established in 1883. Convalescent Hospital for Children will donate $20 million over eight years. The money will be used to expand mental health facilities at Cincinnati Children’s campus in College Hill and long-term and respite care services at the hospital’s Liberty Township campus in Butler County.
UC Releases New Renderings for Nippert Stadium Renovation Project
Bearcat fans rejoiced on Thursday, October 3, as the University of Cincinnati released new renderings and floor plans for the Nippert Stadium Renovation & Expansion project on Thursday, October 3. At a cost of $86 million, the privately funded project is scheduled to start construction in mid-December, this year. It is expected to be completed in August 2015.
City of Sharonville to Build Convention Center Hotel
The city of Sharonville recently announced its plans to build a hotel adjacent the newly expanded Sharonville Convention Center. The project is part of Sharonville’s revitalization plan, which also includes the expansion of the Northern Lights entertainment district and the $140 million Princeton School District complex.
Two Dayton-Area Warehouses Sell for Over $5M
Two large industrial properties in the Dayton area changed hands this month. The properties total over 300,000 square feet of space and have sold for a little over $5.5 million.
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Plans to Invest $162M in Two Liberty Township projects
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center announced last week it will soon start work on two major expansion projects at its Liberty Campus in Butler County. The total cost of the two projects is expected to be $162 million.
U Square @ the Loop Finally Open
U Square @ the Loop, the largest local project besides The Banks to break ground since the recession, is finally finished. The $78 million development opened on Thursday, August 22. UC President Santa Ono, Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls, CHCURC Director Matt Bourgeois, Uptown Consortium CEO Beth Robinson, Al. Neyer Executive Vice President Jim Neyer and many others were present at the ribbon cutting ceremony.
University of Cincinnati’s Morgens Hall Open for Students Following $35M Renovation
The University of Cincinnati recently announced it is preparing for another all-time record enrollment. The 194-year old university expects 43,000 students to attend classes this year and, in order to welcome them, it unveiled its $35 million renovation of Morgens Hall on August 15.
The Banks Development Team Announces Start Date for Construction on Phase IIA
The Banks will be Cincinnati’s largest single, mixed-use development with residential, office, hotel and retail components. In a recent release, the Banks’ master development team of Carter and The Dawson Company announced work will soon start on Phase IIA of the project.