COMMENTARY: It’s time to consider moving major Cincinnati festivals to central riverfront

There has been much rancor over the past week about how or if to operate the streetcar during major events such as Oktoberfest or Taste of Cincinnati. The perceived problem is that the streetcar’s tracks cross the existing location of those major festivals, and would thus pose a conflict.

It is worth taking a look at these festivals and their locations along Fifth Street, along with what other options might exist.

Historical Context

Both festivals got their start in the 1970s, with Oktoberfest…

​Montgomery Martin renovating private school library

Montgomery Martin Contractors LLC is renovating the library of a local private school.

New Hope Christian Academy at 3000 University St. is undergoing a $50,000 renovation of its library and east/west corridor.

Sigmon Consulting is listed on the building permit as the project’s architect.

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Good office space is hard to find outside lagging downtown St. Louis market

This story is a part of the St. Louis Business Journal’s real estate focus that appears in the April 24 issue. For an in-depth look at the homebuilding, construction, rental markets, as well as an exclusive interview with AFL-CIO President Pat White, pick up a copy this week.

A move to larger space was a boon in a number of ways to Anders CPAs + Advisors, according to Craig Campbell, a partner with the firm.

“About a year and a half ago when we created Anders CPAs + Advisors, we merged two…

Expect a big Braves mixed-use project update on Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves on April 28 will reveal more details about the $400 million mixed-use component around SunTrust Park.

Check back tomorrow around 11 a.m. for coverage and pictures.

The team would say only to expect a “major announcement related to the SunTrust Park mixed-use community.”

In a project update earlier in April, the company signing restaurants and retailers for the Braves’ mixed-used development in Cobb County said the target is Atlanta’s top chefs and quality, affordable…

Why Gainesville is good for families

Financial planning site NerdWallet ranks Gainesville No. 1 on its new list of Best Cities for Young Families in Virginia.

The rankings consider home affordability, prosperity and growth, quality of education and family friendliness.

In Gainesville, 40 percent of the households are families with children, the highest mark in the state. Gainesville also provides the most family-oriented community in the state, and excellent schools, NerdWallet says.

Seven of the top 10 family cities in Virginia…