It has been a few months since I have taken the temperature on the Fort Thomas real estate market and as we approach the end of the year it seemed as good a time as any to take the temperature on the market. Since I am a numbers guy lets take a quick look at […]
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Update on Newport Pavilion & Kroger Opening
Based on comments from the Facebook group ‘Newport Pavilion Fans’ here are a few updates: 1. Latest opening date for the Kroger Marketplace is now the week before Thanksgiving. I am actually starting to believe that the date can be met given that surfacing of Pavilion Way is nearly complete and lighting is about 3/4 […]
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Fort Thomas – A Growing Community?
Recent news from the Enquirer about over crowding at Moyer is just the latest indication that population in Fort Thomas is not decreasing as census numbers would indicate. The article mentions the rationale given by Fort Thomas Schools that younger families moving into the area and replacing older families is the cause for the over […]
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Pergola Closed!
Another unfortunate retail closing occurred today as Pergola shut their doors for good after only a few short months. I had been hearing rumblings for a over a week now but decided against posting anything to avoid contributing to an issue. I did speak to those with some knowledge of the situation and I want to be […]
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Fort Thomas Retail Update
As I walked by the empty store front that used to be the Mustard Seed on Fort Thomas Avenue I couldn’t help but wonder what the future holds for the Central Business District. Again we lose another business because it is difficult to get good signage and a lack of support…not from the community but […]
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The Latest on the Newport Pavilion
Today the Business Courier reported that Target is still planning a summer 2010 open date which I still find hard to believe considering not 1 brick or ounce of concrete has been poured. With that being said it is encouraging to hear a confirmation from Target – the first such confirmation in some time. The […]
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Census & Fort Thomas
There has been a lot of stories in the past few years about the census and its impact on funding at both the federal and state level. A high profile example has come from across the river as Mayor Mallory has successfully challenged census estimates in the past. A recent article in Soapbox indicates that […]
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Kroger Marketplace at Newport Pavilion Opening First Week in October
8/24 UPDATE: Just heard from the Kroger’s Consumer Affairs group and it is now confirmed – opening in the first week in October. The latest word on the new Kroger at Newport Pavilion is an opening date some time in September but an official grand opening date has not been scheduled. Some additional details about […]
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New Historic Marker for Evergreen Cemetery – Your Help Needed
There is a group of people working to establish a new historic marker at the Evergreen Cemetery. The group has currently raised $1,000 but needs your help to raise an additional $1,400 to make the marker happen. The group has also received approval from the KY Historic Marker Commission (yes this is apparently a real […]
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Why Can’t Fort Thomas Create a Strategy?
Two news stories lately that are great for Northern Kentucky but underscores the city’s inability to attract and retain good retail. Exhibit A – Brian Wiefering’s WieFit gym and fitness studio will be opening along Monmouth Street in Newport. Brian is a Fort Thomas resident who chose to open his studio along Monmouth Street near […]