Ludlow City Council approved an ordinance last week that imposes a one-year moratorium on accepting applications for IT-related infrastructure facilities such as data centers. Data centers are large facilities that store, process and manage information. Cities often promote them as economic drivers, and the sector has expanded rapidly nationwide as demand from artificial intelligence accelerates. […]
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Fort Mitchell approves funding agreement to begin construction at former Drawbridge Inn site
Fort Mitchell approved an interlocal agreement with Kentucky Bond Development Corporation last week during a special meeting Friday to discuss funding construction at the former site of the Drawbridge Inn. The 26‑acre development in Fort Mitchel, known as the Fort Mitchell Gateway, is slated for a major mixed‑use redevelopment that will include restaurant and retail […]
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Construction begins on 11-home Ann Street Limited development in Newport’s Westside
Ann Street Limited, a new infill housing development, will bring more single-family homes to west Newport. Construction began on July 23, with nonprofit Urban Community Developers, Inc. leading the project to build 11 single-family homes on vacant urban lots. The development is a collaboration between Urban Community Developers, the City of Newport, Heritage Bank, The […]
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Covington breaks ground on first mixed-use riverfront development
City leaders and developers broke ground Friday on the first mixed-use development at the Covington Central Riverfront. Located at the M & N blocks of the CCR site, the development will include 269 market-rate apartments, about 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 133 parking spaces once complete. The buildings are expected to stand […]
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It’s official: Wawa’s coming to Covington
Wawa is coming to Covington. The Philadelphia-based convenience store chain is slated to open a location on the site of the old Walgreens on Winston Avenue in Covington, according to site planning documents LINK nky obtained through a public records. Demolition of the site began recently. The new owners of the property are an LLC subsidiary of […]
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Here’s what’s next for Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties
Newport now owns the Brass Ass, Brass Bull and seven other vacant parcels on Monmouth Street. Now what? The Newport Commission voted on July 23 to approve a $3.8 million purchase of nine properties on and adjacent to the 600 block of Monmouth Street. The approval comes after the city announced on Wednesday that it […]
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Bridge weight limit raises fears of delayed 911 response in Elsmere
Emergency access on the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere will likely be affected after the state downgraded the bridge’s weight rating. The city announced Thursday the weight rating reduction, from 27 tons to 13 tons, by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet following a recent structural analysis. The bridge is owned by the […]
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Covington approves multiple additions, changes to new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved multiple changes and additions Tuesday night to the new city hall building on Scott Street. First, the board approved a $100,000 addition to the contract with architectural firm Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for additional design work. Specifically, the changes affect the old Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky building, which is […]
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Newport to buy Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties in $3.8M redevelopment deal
Adult entertainment clubs the Brass Bull and Brass Ass, along with Huddle’s Cafe in Newport, are permanently closing as the city moves forward with a $3.8 million purchase of the properties. The deal is part of a downtown redevelopment effort. Newport announced on July 22 that it would be purchasing the Brass Ass, Brass Bull, […]
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Covington celebrates retirement of longtime economic dev. director
The Covington Board of Commissioners celebrated the official retirement order of longtime Economic Development Director Tom West Tuesday night. West was joined by his colleagues and loved ones as elected officials and city staff members reflected on West’s impact in the city. “There are so many things Tom has accomplished during his eight + years […]
