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Article: THE BANKS: HAMILTON COUNTY WRESTS CONTROL OF PROJECT FROM PORT AUTHORITY \ THIS IS 'MISSION STARTED'.(News)
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- The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH)
- Article date:
- June 11, 2005
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Byline: Kevin Osborne Post staff reporter
Frustrated with repeated delays in developing a riverfront housing and shopping district over the past five years, Hamilton County officials decided Friday to take control of the Banks project away from the regional Port Authority and work directly with private developers.
County commissioners unanimously approved selecting two local development firms to build the multimillion-dollar project.
Corporex Cos. and Vandercar Holdings Inc. will form a partnership called the Banks Development Co.
The joint venture will build offices, shops, apartments, condominiums and a hotel in phases over a ...