Supporters say the designation will help preserve the character of North Avondale as new development ramps up. Critics worry it could make property repairs more expensive.

The new design includes no hotel, a lower maximum height, and revised traffic patterns.

City Council approved legislation establishing civil fines and vehicle impoundment for people convicted of participating in street takeovers.

Former Cincinnati Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman is pushing for a charter amendment.

City officials say the goal is to inspire innovative ideas with a long-term goal of creating pre-approved design plans for two-, three- and four-unit housing.

The organizations that provide services say they can cover about half the funding for five months; they want to borrow the other half from the city and Hamilton County.

Mayor Pureval made several adjustments to the plan, like reducing the amount set aside for the Farmer Music Center and earmarking $1 million for BLINK.

The money was previously allocated for the convention center renovation project, which came in under budget.

"We constructed a portfolio to withstand volatility, and it's doing just that," reports an investment manager.

Council members say they and their staff have been targeted with online threats and harassment.