Downtown Cincinnati's Terrace Plaza Hotel Tax Fight Threatens $101M Revamp

A legal fight over how much Cincinnati's vacant Terrace Plaza Hotel is actually worth has landed in the Hamilton County Appellate Court, and the outcome could determine whether the downtown landmark gets a long-promised second life or stays frozen in limbo. Developer Tony Birkla argues the tower is essentially worthless, while county officials have assessed it in the millions, a gap that now threatens to upend financing for a proposed redevelopment that could run into the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Madisonville’s renewal has been decades in the making

At the intersection of Madison Road and Whetsel Avenue, new mixed-use buildings occupy two corners in the heart of Madisonville. On the northeast corner, a remnant of the neighborhood’s historic past remains: a grand entrance to a facade with “The Fifth and Third Bank” etched in stone above the door. It reflects what Madisonville’s business district has become, a merging of old and new. What visitors see today represents decades of work.

Latest apartment community opens in downtown Cincinnati: SEE INSIDE

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The latest office-to-residential conversion in downtown Cincinnati is open and already nearly full. Villa Hills-based Ashley Commercial Group, led by Bill Kreutzjans Jr., converted the eight-story Doctor’s Building at 19 Garfield Place fronting Piatt Park in an $11 million project that took about 15 months.

Highland County commissioners file complaint for foreclosure against hotel developers

In the latest legal action taken by the Highland County Board of Commissioners against the prospective developers of the Marriott Hotel project in Hillsboro, the county has a filed a complaint for foreclosure on all three parcels involved, as discussed at the Thursday, Oct. 15 Hillsboro City Council meeting. Hillsboro...

$8M mixed-use project with Italianate design planned in Cincinnati suburb

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A new mixed-use project with a rare Italianate design is moving forward on the site of a shuttered candy store at the southern gateway of downtown Lebanon. Mason-based High Pointe Construction and Development, a luxury homebuilder, plans to build Golden Turtle Station on a 0.6-acre...

Housing in Columbus becoming more expensive

Case No. 2026 CV 02713

In the State of Ohio, County of Montgomery, Case No. 2026 CV 02713. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC (Plaintiff) Torronce W. Jackson, Tierra R. Jackson, et al., (Defendants) In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will. offer for sale at public online...

Meet a 23-year-old millionaire who canceled his plan to move to San Francisco because of a billionaire tax he might never have to pay

Ohio-based founder Emil Barr fears broader wealth taxes could follow. It's an "anti-entrepreneurial" attitude, he told Fortune. Jensen Huang disagrees.

Governor Cox’s mansion is up for sale

If you are willing to spend $2,500,000, the mansion owned by James Cox can be yours.

Immigration Contributes to Cincinnati's Growth as Housing Supply Lags

Greater Cincinnati keeps adding people and jobs, and a new regional report says international immigration has contributed significantly to that growth, even as the area struggles to build enough housing to accommodate its growing population. That's the core finding of the Cincinnati Regional Chamber's 2026 State of the Region report,...

Filing For the 2027 Building-Demo Program Submitted

DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County Commissioners’ regular Oct. 13, 2026 meeting began at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office. The Commissioners held a public hearing on zoning changes for data centers in Brown, Wayne, and Wabash townships. The commissioners had 20 days to approve the townships’ requested changes.

Lakeside restaurant space seeks tenant at $12M Cincinnati-area development

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - A multimillion-dollar Fairfield redevelopment is progressing as city leaders continue to market the project’s commercial space. The Thomas O. Marsh Park, a 150-acre parcel located at 6440 River Road, is getting a new restaurant space as part of a $12 million redevelopment – half of which is dedicated to the dining portion.

Morgan Stanley Pays $65M for MillerKnoll Warehouse in Williamsburg Township

4226 Half-Acre Rd. — Approximate South Afton Industrial Park Setting. A warehouse built for furniture giant MillerKnoll in Williamsburg Township just changed hands for $65 million, landing among the Cincinnati region's largest commercial real estate sales of 2026. The buyer, a Manhattan-based investment firm operating as New Haven REIT, closed the deal in July after acquiring the fully occupied, recently expanded 730,080-square-foot facility from Prologis, the world's largest industrial real estate company.

More big-name stores joining Target at new West Side development

HARRISON, Ohio (WKRC) — TJ Maxx and Chase Bank have signed leases at Harrison Town Center, bringing the roughly $60 million retail development closer to full occupancy. TJ Maxx plans to lease about 25,000 square feet at the Harrison Avenue project and is expected to employ 45 to 50 people. Chase Bank is expected to occupy about 3,100 square feet and add about 15 jobs.

Greater Cincinnati groups launch Housing Innovation Lab

The Greater Cincinnati Foundation, University of Cincinnati Real Estate Center and LISC Greater Cincinnati are teaming up to test solutions to the region’s housing challenges, starting with whether a modular housing facility could lower construction costs. The Housing Innovation Lab will bring together researchers, developers, nonprofit leaders, financial institutions...

$50 million, 242-unit apartment community opens in Clermont County

UNION TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) — Leasing is underway at The Slate Apartments, a new $50 million, 242-unit community in Clermont County’s Eastgate area. Developer and owner CRG Residential held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the property, located on Rosemary Ave. The community includes one- and two-bedroom apartments. The Slate...

Fully equipped OTR restaurant property with speakeasy, liquor license to be auctioned

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A fully equipped restaurant and entertainment property in Over-the-Rhine, occupied by Mikey’s Late Night Slice and Oddfellows Liquor Bar, is scheduled to be auctioned next month. Colliers will auction the property at 2014 Elm St. at 11 a.m. Nov. 4. Bidding will be available in person...

Builder cuts apartments, revises plan for massive Tri-State project

CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - Greater Cincinnati’s largest homebuilder is advancing a significant expansion to its largest residential community in Northern Kentucky, which, if completed as planned, would be Boone County's second-largest. It comes amid objections from residents over density and crowded local schools. Fischer Homes has filed plans...

Historic Cincinnati hotel property unveils major upgrades

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati-Downtown and Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati-Downtown have completed a $5.5 million renovation of their 249-room property at 617 Vine St. in downtown Cincinnati. The six-month project, led by SREE Hotels LLC, included upgrades to guest rooms, public spaces and amenities such as the fitness center and guest laundry facilities, according to a community announcement. The 14-story limestone building opened in 1926 as the home of The Cincinnati Enquirer and remained its headquarters for more than 60 years. Designed by Lockwood Greene and Company, the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It also gained recognition as the fictional Osgood R. Flimm Building in the television sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati." Many historic elements remain, including the gold entrance, elevators, mail drops and marble hallways. “Taking pride in preserving the character and history of this iconic Cincinnati building while continuing to enhance the guest experience is incredibly important to our team,” general manager Aspasia Makris said. “These renovations allow us to celebrate the property’s unique past while providing our guests with refreshed accommodations, modern amenities and the level of comfort they expect when staying with us.” The dual-branded hotel property offers complimentary