economic development

Cincinnati Council voted Wednesday to approve $1.2 million in financing to redevelop the former Macy's at Fountain Square.

Cincinnati Council voted 8-0 Wednesday to ban some campaign contributions in an effort to combat corruption, and to create a new position to oversee all reform efforts at City Hall.

A director of ethics and good government could take on responsibility for implementing anti-corruption reform in Cincinnati. Creating that new position is a key part of City Manager Paula Boggs Muething's reform recommendations, outlined in a new report.

Some of the high points for the county include a strong Fortune 500 company presence; market competitiveness; successful urban core revitalization; and a "climate safe zone." Downsides included a "poor transportation system;" high property tax rates; high poverty rates and job growth in low-wage jobs; low number of immigrants; uneven market performance; and economic liabilities around infrastructure, like bridges.

Hamilton County officials want feedback as they begin an economic disparity study.

Some say the recommendations don't go far enough to fix a system that led to three council member indictments last year.

Cincinnati's Economic Development Reform Panel heard feedback from a few people Friday on its draft recommendations. City Council formed the panel in…

The city of Cincinnati will pay a contractor $150,000 for an audit of recent economic development deals. Council unanimously appropriated the funds…

Cincinnatians speaking to the Economic Development Reform Panel Friday say it's time for big changes.The panel was formed in response to three council…

Updated: Wednesday, Dec. 11 4:02 p.m. Cincinnati City Council adopted a motion Wednesday designed to bring more balance to development projects in the…