EXTRA: BOOST! at Metaphor Flats

In the February 12 issue of Soapbox, I wrote about Jenny White's new meeting space BOOST!, located in Metaphor Flats at 538 Reading Road (BIRD'S EYE).

Though I missed her open house due to the inclement weather, she was nice enough to give me a tour last Friday.

The space exceeded my expectations and was well worth my drive through a near blizzard.

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New, unique OTR meeting space BOOST! holding open house

Jenny White is holding an open house from 11 AM to 8 PM today for BOOST!, a fantastic new meeting space in Metaphor Flats, 538 Reading Road (BIRD'S EYE) in Over-the-Rhine.

You can read more about this exciting space in my article in the first issue of Soapbox, and please drop by and say hello if the weather permits.

Over-the-Rhine: Urban Sites starting Metaphor Flats

Interior rendering from Urban Sites website

Urban Sites has begun building Metaphor Flats, a new office project at 532 Reading Road.

The converted warehouse will feature open spaces, large windows and hardwood floors. Each floor will contain 3,000-4,000 square feet of space and rent for $10.00-$12.50 per square foot.

The sale of the 16,557 square foot building, built in the 1880s, was finalized in April 2007.

Soon after, building permits for interior renovation of the space and for plumbing fixtures were applied for and issued.

The current building permit is limited to interior work only. There is no word on the exteriors.

An opening date has not been set.

Urban Sites has done several projects in the area, including the Lofts on Broadway and the Light & Manor Houses.

Urban Sites project page


532 Reading Road

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