Jacob D. Fessler
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Nationwide Housing Shortage Most Dire For Those at the Bottom
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For those at the lowest rungs of America’s economic classes, the affordable housing crisis is bad and getting worse.
Push for Daily Amtrak Service on Cincinnati Route Intensifies
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The Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America, Michael Surbaugh, appealed to Amtrak CEO Wick Moorman to upgrade Amtrak’s Cardinal from its current tri-weekly service to a daily train.
Cincinnati Rent Data Reveals Housing Challenges
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Renting an apartment in Cincinnati is comparable in price to most of the geographically close and similar-sized cities in the Industrial Midwest and Upper South regions.
Roughly 39% of Hamilton County’s Workforce Commutes From Outside of County
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According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Hamilton County has a higher than normal percentage of people commuting in and out of it each day for work.
OKI Survey Results Show Cincinnati Region Wants More Transportation Choices
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Newly released survey results show that the Cincinnati region is craving for more transportation choices, increased transit service, and looking for political leaders to adopt "fix-it-first" infrastructure policies.
Will Expanded Clout For Port Authority Strengthen Its Economic Development Capabilities?
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The expanded boundaries and control of the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority give it more clout, but the organization is still struggling to find dedicated revenue streams to fund its economic development objectives.
Beyond Downtown, Cleveland’s RTA Rebuild Spurring New Development
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A small contingent of Cincinnatians recently traveled to Cleveland to learn about the region's rail transit network, and how it is spurring billions in new private investment.
The Stars Continue to Align for Cincinnati to Chicago High-Speed Rail
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As each month passes, it appears that the stars are continuing to align for daily passenger rail service from Cincinnati to Indianapolis and Chicago. Such a move would then set the stage for future high-speed rail operations.
Uptown Neighborhoods Have Outsized Role in Regional Economy
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The neighborhoods that comprise Cincinnati's uptown area are defined by large medical, research and educational institutions. And while the rest of the region has stagnated in job growth, this area has surged.
Regional Economic Hopes and Concerns Shifting as Cities Recover From Great Recession
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As cities throughout the region continue to recover from the Great Recession, new concerns and hopes are emerging in the economic centers that make up the Federal Reserve Bank's Fourth District.
Cincinnati Fares Poorly When Examining Centralization of Jobs Throughout Region
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Cincinnati has out-performed many regions in job creation since the Great Recession, but the decentralization of jobs here is greater than most. The pattern is presents a growing challenge for city planners and policy makers looking to connect people with jobs.