On Wednesday, Southgate city council voted to join the roster of Northern Kentucky cities working with economic development organization Southbank Partners. The city will be the first city partner that is not a river city and represents an expansion of the organization’s outlook on regional development. After sitting down with Mayor Jim Hamberg to discuss […]
Tag: Southbank Partners
Posted inNews
Riverfront Commons project unveils new attractions
Southbank Partners has unveiled plans for a reimagined Riverfront Commons, featuring new attractions including a replica of the John Hastings ferry boat, expansions to Memorial Park in Ludlow, and extensions to a trailhead in Silver Grove.
Posted inNews
Bellevue to unveil permanent Taylor Swift Avenue sign
Taylor Avenue in Bellevue is set to unveil a permanent, decorative “Taylor Swift Avenue” sign on Oct. 30, in partnership with Southbank Partners, to coincide with Swift’s Eras’ Tour stops in Indianapolis and Halloween festivities.
Posted inCulture
Covington’s ‘Madison Mile’ project aims to draw visitors to city’s landmarks
The Covington Board of Commissioners is set to approve a pilot program for wayfinding signage along Madison Avenue to guide visitors to the city’s major landmarks.
Posted inNews
Significant investments in Riverfront Commons to start this summer
A $2.7 million investment across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons project is set to begin in the summer, with the goal of connecting the river cities from Devou Park in the west to Pendery Park in the east.
Posted inNews
Covington City Commission considers installation of outdoor smart kiosks
The Covington City Commission is considering an agreement between Rove iQ, the city and Southbank Partners for the installation of outdoor smart kiosks providing mapping and information to visitors to the city.
Posted inNews
Purple People Bridge kicks off holiday season with annual lights display
Starting this weekend, the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights & River Lights event. Visitors can walk the Purple People Bridge to experience thousands of holiday lights, projected lighting, seasonal music, wreaths, and views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Winter Nights & River Lights is free […]
Posted inNews
Southbank Partners unveils grant writing, grant management services request for proposals
Southbank Partners, an economic development organization in Newport, announced they are seeking requests for proposals for grant writing and grant management services. Southbank Partners said the primary objective of the proposals is to find an experienced firm or individual to provide comprehensive grant writing and management services for projects aimed at enhancing development of the […]
Posted inNews
Southbank Partners unveils new brand for Riverfront Commons
Riverfront Commons is being rebranded as it strives to become a destination along the riverfront in Northern Kentucky, according to a press release. The rebranding of Riverfront Commons was born out of Southbank Partners’ recent 2028 strategic plan. A recent analysis of Riverfront Commons found a noticeable lack of brand, identity, and wayfinding signage, the […]
Posted inNews
Southbank Partners and City of Bellevue to receive $3.7 million grant
Southbank Partners and the City of Bellevue were awarded $3.7 million from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity federal grant program. The funds will be used to complete the final pre-construction services required for Riverfront Commons, a 20-mile, multi-use path/transportation corridor along the south bank of the Ohio River from Devou Park to Pendery […]
