The Fort Thomas city council will meet twice in September. The next meeting will be September 16. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The September 3 meeting of Fort Thomas City Council opened with a moment of silence to honor city staff member Harry Holtkamp, who served as the city mechanic for 11 years. […]
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FT Public House, Studio Root Skin Care hoping to stay in Fort Thomas
FT Public House, 15 N. Fort Thomas Ave. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor While it is too soon to know any solid plans for businesses directly affected by the construction timeline recently announced for the new Central Business District (CBD) development project, tentative plans are already underway. The businesses located in the stretch […]
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Public Hearing Set to Review Revisions to CBD Project
About 75 residents attended the last Planning Commission public hearing on the Central Business District proposal. A new public hearing has been set to review some changes to the Phase One plan. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Planning Commission met Wednesday, July 17, to discuss a few changes to the […]
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City Passes Development Agreement for Central Business District Project
Fort Thomas residents gather to learn more about the Central Business District project Development Agreement. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At the July council meeting, city officials passed a Development Agreement between the city and developers of the recently proposed development along North Fort Thomas Avenue in the Central Business District. The council […]
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Design Review Board Approves Business District Proposal
After approval by the Fort Thomas Planning Commission, the developers presented a revised plan for their Central Business District development to the Design Review Board. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor At its May meeting, the Fort Thomas Design Review Board unanimously approved the initial proposal for a new mixed-use development in the Central […]
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Revamped Central Business District Proposal Approved by Planning Commission
Woodland Place resident, Neil Leyshock appeals to the Fort Thomas Planning Commission. Architect for the project, Sari Lehtinen, and developer, Rick Griewe, sit behind. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor In a five-to-one vote, the Fort Thomas Planning Commission approved the Phase One proposal for the Fort Thomas Town Center, a mixed-use development located […]
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Revisions for Central Business Proposal Announced
By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The plans for the Central Business District development project proposed by Rick Greiwe and his partners have undergone significant changes. Greiwe Development shared newly revised plans for the Fort Thomas Town Center on its website and has submitted them to the city for the upcoming public hearing and […]
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City Council Roundup: Pedestrian Safety, Street Repairs, Park Improvements
Tower Park is already a jewel in the city’s crown and improvements are planned. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Things are moving along for many ongoing city projects, City Administrator Ron Dill told city council recently. Here is a smattering of recent decisions, projects and plans around town. Parks and recreation […]
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New Dates for Public Hearings Related to Central Business District Proposal
The plan for the proposed development for North Fort Thomas Avenue has been revised and a new public hearing is set for May 29. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Revisions to a development proposal for the Fort Thomas Central Business District has led to rescheduling of public hearings set to review the original […]
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Design Board Asks Developer for Alternatives
Rendering of proposed Fort Thomas Central Business District showing some of the materials under consideration. By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor The Fort Thomas Design Review Board has asked developers of a proposed Central Business District to rethink some aspects of their design and consider returning with alternatives. On Thursday evening, the design board […]