CINCINNATI — City and county leaders will get a first look at a new design plan to finally develop empty lots at The Banks and improve the riverfront today.

The Banks urban plan update is set to be presented at the Hamilton County Commissioners’ staff meeting at 10 a.m., Nov. 18, and at Cincinnati City Council’s Equitable Growth & Housing Committee meeting at 1 p.m.

Ahead of the meeting, a 3D model sat in the middle of the Hamilton County Commissioners' meeting room.

Paula Murphy

Last week, our I-Team obtained preliminary images from a June 24 th presentation to The Banks Urban Design Steering Committee. It showed a high-rise luxury residential building with waterfront views, a new hotel near Paycor Stadium and a pedestrian-only version of Freedom Way.

A county spokesperson said th

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