As 2026 sets in, several large-scale real estate development projects aim to transform the landscape of Northern Kentucky. For the new year, LINK nky is spotlighting five real estate developments to watch in 2026. These projects, including new mixed-use developments, apartment complexes, and grocery-anchored retail centers, indicate ongoing growth and investment throughout Boone, Kenton, and […]
Tag: Union Promenade
Union Promenade, Union Town Square developments progress update
Union City Commission received updates on two major developments, the Union Promenade and the Union Town Square, with developers presenting updated tenant lists and plans for the park project, which will include a splash pad, city building, residences and walking trails.
Commissioners debate whether businesses for new Union development are ‘high end’ enough
Union commissioners are concerned that the businesses that are slated to open at the new Union Promenade development are not high end enough, but Mayor Larry Solomon hopes that the establishment of well-known brands will encourage other businesses to be drawn to the growing commercial district.
Union Promenade developers secure zoning amendment for special sign district
After weeks of negotiating with the Boone County Planning and Zoning Commission, the developers behind Union Promenade finally have the necessary zoning amendment for a special sign district. Developers Thomas Ackermann and Ralph Meierjohan requested a zoning amendment to create a special sign district within Union Promenade. The development plan calls for some signs that […]
Plans for Aldi grocery store in Union advance
The Aldi grocery chain is a step closer to opening shop in Union. A request for a change in the concept development plan enabling the store to operate in the presently under-construction Union Promenade has been approved by the Boone County Planning Commission. “The committee did spend a substantial amount of time reviewing this with […]
Union Mayor discusses Brilliance Avenue extension progress
A municipal order that the Union City Commission approved in August of 2022 will allow for the extension of Brilliance Avenue, making way for the Grammas Center. The Grammas Center is a six-acre development named for the family that has owned the property for more than 15 years. It is a $50 million project to […]
Union Promenade infrastructure is 90% complete
A developer for the Union Promenade said the infrastructure for the site is almost done, according to a report he gave on the site’s progress at a recent Union’s Caucus/Commission Meeting. The city broke ground on the mixed-use development in July 2022, marking one of two large developments along U.S. 42 in the city. When […]
Union Promenade gets green light from county government
Union Promenade, a 61-acre commercial and residential development that will include a Cincinnati Children’s Hospital location, is moving forward after a Boone County Fiscal Court meeting. As developments continue, two major amendments were approved at Tuesday morning’s fiscal court meeting: that financial benefits and support for the project are based on incremental revenue that will […]
Union moves forward with Brilliance Avenue extension for Grammas Center
A municipal order that was approved on Monday by the Union City Commission will allow for the extension of Brilliance Avenue, making way for the Grammas Center.Â
Union breaks ground on 61-acre commercial, residential development
UNION, Ky. – The City of Union celebrated the groundbreaking of the Union Promenade on Friday, marking the official start of the 61-acre commercial and residential development that will now also include Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Union Mayor Larry Solomon tossed a shovelful of ceremonial dirt alongside elected officials and investors while excavators moved mounds of […]

