Since 2007, UrbanCincy has served as the source for news on Cincinnati’s dynamic urban core. The website has won three Best of Cincinnati awards, and has had its content featured in publications throughout the United States.

UrbanCincy’s team offers a unique collection of professional perspectives that make the website a destination for diverse ideas and engaging conversation. In addition to original news content, our bi-weekly podcast, photographs, videos and events make UrbanCincy.com the region’s premier urban lifestyle website.

Randy A. Simes, Owner & Managing Editor
Randy founded UrbanCincy in 2007 and currently serves as the owner and managing editor of the website. He grew up on Cincinnati’s west side in Covedale and graduated from the University of Cincinnati’s nationally acclaimed School of Planning in 2009. Since that time, Randy has worked throughout the United States, Korea and the Middle East as a planning consultant. He currently resides in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood.

Travis Estell, Chief Technologist
Travis joined UrbanCincy in 2009 as a contributor, and quickly became the website’s lead technology professional. After growing up on Cincinnati’s east side in Goshen, Travis earned an Electronic Media degree from the University of Cincinnati in 2009. Since then, Travis has been working throughout the United States as a professional technology consultant. After living in both Clifton Heights and Over-the-Rhine, Travis currently calls Cincinnati’s Northside neighborhood home.

Jake Mecklenborg, Senior Transportation Analyst
Jake Mecklenborg joined UrbanCincy in 2009, contributing original articles, photographs, and videos.  He grew up on Cincinnati’s west side and graduated from St. Xavier High School in 1996.  His book, Cincinnati’s Incomplete Subway: The Complete History, was published by The History Press in 2010. He currently lives on Mulberry Street overlooking Over-the-Rhine.

John Yung, Public Policy Analyst
John joined UrbanCincy in 2011 and has immediately established himself as a key member of the urban analytical team. A native of Chicago, transplanted to Lebanon, Ohio in his teenage years, John currently resides in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. John earned a Bachelors in Arts degree from Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio, and is currently working towards his masters in community planning from the University of Cincinnati.