This vacant lot on Philadelphia Street is in a group of City-owned parcels being recommended for sale for eventual single-family housing.
New guidelines spell out important details, City officials say
COVINGTON, Ky. - Read before you call.
That’s the message the City of Covington is giving the public after adopting a process for the potential sale of some of the 150 or so parcels of ...
4 chances to shape City’s new approach to zoning
COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington is totally revamping its approach to zoning, and it’s urging the public to help shape the new plan at the beginning stages rather than react after the fact.
Anybody who lives, owns property or runs a business in Covington is invited to four events at the end of the month to offer opini...
This property on Lee Street has been vacant since the City acquired it in 2009. Its sale is pending.
New formal guidelines seek best uses for vacant buildings, land
COVINGTON, Ky. - At last count, the City of Covington owns over 150 parcels of property.
They’re of different sizes. They’re spread throughout almost 20 neighborhoods. Their original uses ranged from single-fam...
3L Highway/Madison Pike-area businesses gathered for the first Covington Business Roundtable of the year.
1st 'Roundtable' creates productive, positive discussion
COVINGTON, Ky. - When Covington businesses located in the 3L Highway/Madison Pike area were invited to a joint meeting this afternoon, the topics ran the gamut of business issues: Worker transportation, child care, heal...
At a “charrette” held in Jackson, Miss., residents used photos and markers to design what they wanted to see in their downtown area. (Photo provided by Cooper Carry)
Meetings this week ask public to get creative in designing IRS site
COVINGTON, Ky. - Here’s what you need to know about the two “charrettes” that will be held tomorrow and Thursday to continue draw...
Cincinnati Edition host Michael Monks, Covington Economic Development Director Tom West, and Mayor Joe Meyer in the WVXU studio, with a producer in the background.
COVINGTON, Ky. - “Covington’s Resurgence” was the topic of the first half of WVXU radio’s Cincinnati Edition today.
Hosted by Michael Monks, the show featured Covington Mayor Joe Meyer and ...
COVINGTON, Ky. - Wanted: Engaged people who like food, have opinions ... and would voice them in casual settings.
The topic is the future of the 23-acre Internal Revenue Service site just south of the Ohio River in Covington, and what should go on the site after the IRS leaves this fall.
Specifically, Covington is seeking people to both host and attend what are called Civic Dinners, ...
The City is helping the owner of 3616 Decoursey Ave. renovate the building to house The Bluegrass Barn, a coffee shop that will feature art and music.
COVINGTON, Ky. -- A pizza pub, a full-service salon, a wedding design/planning firm, and a soon-to-arrive coffee shop that will feature music and art are the latest beneficiaries of the City of Covington's expanded and upgraded Small Business...
A demo bike rack installed on Pike Street across from City Hall (and near the cut-through to Seventh Street) was in use much of today.
COVINGTON, Ky. - People who use bicycles to get around Covington may soon have hundreds of places to lock up their bikes - not only in the downtown area but also in neighborhood business districts and parks.
The Covington City Commission directed staff to d...
Open house seeks comment on proposals to increase safety
COVINGTON, Ky. - Technically, the closest NASCAR track is 40 miles south, in Sparta, Ky.
But many residents of Covington neighborhoods that border Greenup Street and Scott Boulevard say they only have to look out their front doors to see what amounts to a cutthroat race every rush hour - and a crowded one at that.
The volume ...