Major Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Subcommittee

Developments

Since 2007, the subcommittee has:

1. Conducted two public hearings in 2008 and 2009 on the proposed alternatives for the Brent Spence Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation Project; the subcommittee’s work and subsequent City Council action resulted in the successful elimination of alternatives that would have significantly harmed the Queensgate neighborhood and its businesses. 
2. Worked with the Ohio Department of Transportation to improve the proposal for the Hopple Street/I-75 interchange, to prevent the destruction of this important gateway to Uptown and preserve the character of Central Parkway.
3. Developed the Interstate 75 Context and Criteria, adopted by City Council in June 2009, to serve as the city’s policy guidance for redevelopment of the I-75 corridor. 
4. Provided guidance to consultant Urban Design Associates (UDA) on the Revive I-75 project. The Revive I-75 project is a public planning process to engage the communities along the I-75 corridor in discussions aimed at:

• Generating a visionary plan for each study area which identifies land uses and potential development and redevelopment opportunities, with consideration given to underused or brownfield areas. 
• Determining specific land uses and types of market-driven development in key neighborhoods. The recommended land uses will maximize property value to encourage new development and support existing businesses, institutions, neighborhoods, amenities and attractions.  
• Incorporating transit-oriented design principles that position Cincinnati for better and more viable growth in the 21st century.  
• Incorporating and capitalizing on other major infrastructure improvements already underway  
• Incorporating green infrastructure principles to reduce and filter storm water naturally and minimize negative climate impacts.  
• Providing attractive and exciting gateways into the city and its neighborhoods by taking advantage of natural and man-made resources. (source: www.revivei-75cincinnati.com).