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Contractors got their first look at plans for the Cossitt Library’s renovation on Friday, Sept. 13, as the main piece of the project went out to bid.

But, the plans aren't for a typical library.

The renovation of the Cossitt — which is estimated to cost about $5 million, all told — will include a new cafe, courtyard, meeting spaces with river views, and recording studios.

Branch manager Shamichael Hallman said it has been designed to attract a wide array of visitors — with spaces…

The properties — one on Wolf Road, the other near the airport in Latham — will be auctioned separately online.

This project will include a 145,000-square-foot office building and a 260-unit apartment project.

Columbus Crew SC is just weeks away from plunging shovels into the dirt for its new $233 million Arena District stadium, with the team touting the Oct. 10 groundbreaking as an “historic Columbus moment.”

But questions remain about the deal between the Crew's ownership group (led by the owners of the Cleveland Browns and the family of a longtime team physician) and Nationwide Realty Investors Ltd., the current owner of most of the land for the 420,000-square-foot stadium.

Both NRI and the Crew…

The BJCC Authority was presented the final design for the new Protective Stadium at the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex on Wednesday.

Finalization of the design will pave the way to bid out the construction package for the long-awaited project. The approximately $174 million project is expected to be bid later this year. Construction is planned to be completed by 2021.

Kansas City-based Populous, which has worked on stadium projects around the world and more than 150 college stadiums,…

A $2.9 million home in Williamson County showcases French inspiration throughout its 12,681 square feet.

The house, currently owned by John and Lelia Udick, includes eight bedrooms, eight full baths, two half-baths and two kitchens. A covered deck, complete with wet bar and fireplace, overlooks the heated saltwater pool in the backyard.

Bruce Jones, of Compass, has the listing for the property, located at 132 Steeplechase Lane.

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“A majority of the population merely wants and needs a safe place to live,” the developer said. “Big Walnut Run checks this box.”

Single-family homebuilding appears to be both a larger and more stable industry in Greater Cincinnati than in most other metropolitan areas in the state.

John Blatchford’s Kunst has been developing apartments in Over-the-Rhine for several years, and it’s not planning to slow down anytime soon.

Edgewood-based Ashley Builders is the 10th-largest homebuilder in Greater Cincinnati.