Downtown has managed to turn the corner relatively quickly. People who once used to think of downtown as a tired/boring place are now frequenting the new restaurants, clubs, bars and events. New residents are everywhere and visitors are welcomed by something new almost every other week. It’s just past the half way point in 2007 and Downtown Cincinnati has seen the opening of 4 new bars/clubs, 3 restaurants and more events on Fountain Square than you can count.
It’s wonderful to see everything coming together and this is just the beginning. The majority of the tenants in the redone 5/3 building have yet to open, another few restaurants will be opening shortly, and another couple bars/clubs are on the way. This is all before the ball drops for 2008. If you want to think about 3-4 years down the road, then you’ll really be blown away with what Downtown Cincinnati will be like.
3-4 years puts the streetcar in place and the first phase of The Banks. The Banks will most likely attract tenants like ESPN Zone, Hard Rock Cafe, House of Blues, countless restaurants, bars/clubs. Combine that with the activity that the streetcar system will be shuffling around and you have yourself a VERY strong/vibrant urban core. Thousands of new residents and tons of new attractions. The streetcar system will most likely help give the retail scene downtown a kick in the pants…if that doesn’t do it, the thousands of new residents should.
Check out what’s going on in the NEW Downtown Cincinnati!
Bang Nightclub
Cadillac Ranch
Lodge Bar
Sully’s
McFadden’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
Boi Na Braza
Fountain Square Events
Oceanaire Seafood Room
JeanRo Bistro
Jean-Robert at Pigall’s
Bootsy Ruby’s
Aronoff Theatre
Morton’s Steakhouse
Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse
The Blue Wisp
Havana Martini Club
Rock Bottom Brewery
Contemporary Arts Center
Macy*s
Saks Fifth Avenue
Brooks Brothers
Tiffany’s and Co.
Taft Museum of Art
Joseph A. Banks
Need more to eat…
MORE RESTAURANTS!!!
Like to shop…
MORE RETAIL!!!
Want to be entertained…
MORE ENTERTAINMENT!!!
Some more developments (just to name a few):
The Banks
Parker Flats
The McAlpin
The Edge Condominiums
One River Plaza
Cincinnati Streetcar
Queen City Square
Now, downtown hasn’t gotten ‘there’ yet, but it is certainly on its way…and picking up speed.