Proposed small-business incentive awards during the fourth round of funding come from nine neighborhoods – fulfilling the City’s goal of spreading out the economic energy.
Officials find extra money to fund 12 projects across Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. - Eager to help its small businesses, the City of Covington over the last two years has quadrupled the money it sets aside for fir...
The rehab of the building at 27-41 W. Eighth St., which used to house H. Johnson Moving & Storage but now is home to Road ID and Libby’s Southern Comfort restaurant, won in the Exterior Restoration-Commercial category.
River Cities awards honor projects, people for rehab work
COVINGTON, Ky. - To see how committed rehabbers can turn historic buildings into exciting modern uses, chec...
Nearly 140 people have gathered with friends (and sometimes strangers) at Civic Dinners in Covington to discuss what should go on the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site. (Photos courtesy of Civic Dinners)
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington residents have a last chance to host or attend dinner parties designed to nurture public conversation about the future of the 23-acre Internal Revenue Service si...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Covington is looking for a zoning and development specialist to replace Alex Koenig, who is leaving after three years to return to Arkansas.
The position carries a range of duties, many of them focused on administering the City’s zoning code, reviewing proposed development and construction documents, and working with other Economic Development Department team mem...
Presenting the framed gift is John Whitson, a principal with developer RealtyLink. Accepting it are City Manager David Johnston, left, and Economic Development Director Tom West, right.
COVINGTON, Ky. - A day after Sunday’s “decommissioning” event, the developers of the planned John R. Green Lofts project presented the City of Covington with a framed photograph of the mura...
This vacant lot on Philadelphia Street is in a group of City-owned parcels being recommended for sale for eventual single-family housing.
New guidelines spell out important details, City officials say
COVINGTON, Ky. - Read before you call.
That’s the message the City of Covington is giving the public after adopting a process for the potential sale of some of the 150 or so parcels of ...
4 chances to shape City’s new approach to zoning
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is totally revamping its approach to zoning, and it’s urging the public to help shape the new plan at the beginning stages rather than react after the fact.
Anybody who lives, owns property or runs a business in Covington is invited to four events at the end of the month to offer opini...
This property on Lee Street has been vacant since the City acquired it in 2009. Its sale is pending.
New formal guidelines seek best uses for vacant buildings, land
COVINGTON, Ky. - At last count, the City of Covington owns over 150 parcels of property.
They’re of different sizes. They’re spread throughout almost 20 neighborhoods. Their original uses ranged from single-fam...
3L Highway/Madison Pike-area businesses gathered for the first Covington Business Roundtable of the year.
1st 'Roundtable' creates productive, positive discussion
COVINGTON, Ky. - When Covington businesses located in the 3L Highway/Madison Pike area were invited to a joint meeting this afternoon, the topics ran the gamut of business issues: Worker transportation, child care, heal...
At a “charrette” held in Jackson, Miss., residents used photos and markers to design what they wanted to see in their downtown area. (Photo provided by Cooper Carry)
Meetings this week ask public to get creative in designing IRS site
COVINGTON, Ky. - Here’s what you need to know about the two “charrettes” that will be held tomorrow and Thursday to continue draw...