Big plans for The Banks, but will they come to fruition?

Published December 1, 2025 at 4:01 AM EST

A rendering of an urban development, as seen from above. — Consultants focused on the five undeveloped lots at the Banks, but also mentioned the possibilities of a plaza in front of the Freedom Center, and the return of a sky wheel ride.

There's an expansive new plan to finally complete development of the Banks, with hundreds of apartments and condos in buildings taller than those now located between the Reds ballpark and Bengals stadium.

But are Cincinnati and Hamilton County leaders on the same page about it?

On Cincinnati Edition, we talk with city and county leaders about what it would take to complete the riverfront development.

Guests:

Denise Driehaus, Hamilton Count Commission President
Seth Walsh, Cincinnati City Councilmember
Chris Wetterich, staff reporter and columnist, The Cincinnati Business Courier

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