Action taken on University Plaza

University Plaza rendering, 2005: Click to enlarge

The redevelopment of University Plaza in Corryville has been slow to come about, but some action has been taken place behind the scenes.

The Corryville Economic Development Corporation (dba URP Euclid South LLC) and the Vine Street Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation have been buying up lots in the area bounded by Short Vine, Corry, and Charlton streets and Euclid Avenue (BIRD'S EYE), including 2606 Vine Street, 2615 Euclid Avenue, 17 E Charlton Street and 26 E Daniels Street.

The redevelopment plan is part of the Corryville University Village Urban Renewal Plan, which was adopted by City Council in March 2005.

The plan envisions the reconnection of Short Vine to Taft Road, a redeveloped Kroger store of 35,000 to 65,000 square feet, and ground floor retail with housing and office uses above. Parking garages would be located at the center of each block.

No formal announcements regarding the development have been made.

It is rumored that the developers have a purchase option on several more properties within the block, but that the owner of 2608 Vine Street (home of Submarine Galley) is the lone holdout.

Fifth-Third, which occupies the corner of Corry Street and Euclid Avenue, will move two blocks north to the old site of the Schiel Primary School for Arts Enrichment.

A local blogger provided the information in the last two paragraphs.

Short Vine Vending District created

Photo by Chris Cousins, courtesy of Urban Ohio

Legislation creating a vending district for Short Vine was approved unanimously by City Council.

A vending district would ensure that street vendors in the area follow a standard set of rules and regulations.

The tentative boundaries of the district include both sides of Short Vine between Corry Street and University Avenue.

The new legislation will be codified as Section 839-1-SV of the Cincinnati Municipal Code.

Further reading on BC:
Short Vine Vending District closer (8/8/07)
Short Vine Vending District to be created (6/26/07)

Short Vine Vending District closer

Legislation to create a vending district along Short Vine has been passed to the Vibrant Neighborhoods, Environment and Public Services Committee.

The City had been waiting for approval from the University Village Association.

A vending district would ensure that street vendors in the area follow a standard set of rules and regulations.

The tentative boundaries of the district include both sides of Short Vine between Corry Street and University Avenue.

If approved, the City will have to amend the Cincinnati Municipal Code.

The City's Municipal Code currently has three established vending districts. The Liberty-Dalton Vending District and the University Hospital Vending District became law in 1985. The Downtown Vending District became effective in 1997.

The next meeting of the Vibrant Neighborhoods, Environment and Public Services Committee is September 5 at 3 PM.

Further reading:
BC: Short Vine Vending District to be created (6/26/07)

Short Vine Vending District to be created

Cincinnati City Council will work with the University Village Association (UVA) to establish a vending district along Short Vine.

A vending district would ensure that street vendors in the area follow a standard set of rules and regulations.

The tentative boundaries for the district include both sides of Short Vine between Corry Street and University Avenue.

In August 2005, UVA Treasurer Alan Porkolab sent an e-mail to Councilmember Laketa Cole inquiring about the creation of a district. Michael Cervay, Director of the Department of Community Development and Planning (DCDP), initiated contact with Porkolab and the UVA four months later.

After that letter, contact was lost. In May 2007, Porkolab again contacted Cole, stating that he had not heard from the city for over a year and that vending activity on Short Vine was becoming problematic.

The next day, Cole submitted a motion for a report on the necessity of a district for Short Vine.

City Manager Milton Dohoney submitted a report at the June 20 Council meeting stating that City staff had visited the area and had seen a definite need for one.

The UVA will vote on the proposed district later this summer.

If the district is approved by the UVA, the City will work to amend the Municipal Code to include the new district.

The City's Municipal Code has three established vending districts. The Liberty-Dalton Vending District and the University Hospital Vending District became law in 1985. The Downtown Vending District became effective in 1997.