Consultant: Support for 1 of 3 conceptual development plans growing
COVINGTON, Ky. - One of the three concepts proposed for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site has definitely caught the eye of the public - so far winning 45 percent of total votes and 57 percent of those through a still-open online survey.
“We’ve been surprised by the number of people who zeroed in on t...
Tailored strategy gives Covington an economic blueprint
COVINGTON, Ky. - A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses - and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term, sustainable growth - left leaders “blown away” Tuesday night by the Covington-specific detail and recommendations.
“There are a lot of tru...
The existing shoreline just west of the Suspension Bridge does little to encourage interaction with the Ohio River – but that’s about to change.
$6.5MM Phase II of Riverfront Commons to bring amphitheater, pier, trails
COVINGTON, Ky. - Years from now, the “before” and “after” pictures of the Ohio River shoreline between Greenup Street and Madison Avenue wi...
Small businesses who applied last fiscal year for help with rent or exterior renovation were spread throughout Covington. This map was part of a presentation to the City Commission this past spring.
City offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent
COVINGTON, Ky. - Friday is the deadline for small businesses in Covington to apply for the latest round of City funding...
Work is entering its final stages on the new Kenton County government complex, which includes both new construction (upper left) and a rehab of the historic Bavarian Brewery (right). This view is from West Pike Street.
Construction nearing end at former Bavarian Brewery
COVINGTON, Ky. - If you see a convoy of moving trucks driving west through downtown Covington the first two weekends of Sep...
Consultant asking public to discuss July 12 presentation
COVINGTON, Ky. - You can still make your voice heard on the future of the 23-acre IRS site.
A new on-line survey lets members of the public weigh in three conceptual designs proposed during a public meeting July 12 by Cooper Carry, the global architecture and design firm that is helping the City plan and gain development c...
Three scenarios for 23 acres continue the public discussion
COVINGTON, Ky. - “Green on the Levee” features a strong retail street grid oriented diagonally on the site with a gradual slope up to a massive park near the Ohio River.
“Love the Covline” features a linear park running north-south through the site with “bridges” from building ...
A sign on Amsterdam Road near Sleepy Hollow Road alerts drivers to Monday’s closure.
Site work soon underway for subdivision straddling Covington, Park Hills
COVINGTON, Ky. - Northbound Amsterdam Road running from Park Hills into Covington will close Monday morning to through traffic to make way for site work related to a pending housing development on the border of the two cities.
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The BLINK art and light festival in October will feature more than 20 displays in Covington like this one in Cincinnati two years ago.
Art & light festival to feature more than 20 displays south of river
COVINGTON, Ky. - BLINK’S foray into Covington this October won’t be an afterthought: The massive and wildly popular art and light festival will feature more than 20 di...
Head 2 Toe Salon in Latonia was among the 30 businesses that received a Small Business Program incentive in the last year.
City tweaks incentives that helped 30 small businesses last year
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington didn’t just talk about helping its small and new businesses in the fiscal year that ended June 30.
It spent money to underline its commitm...