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Riverfront Development Moves Forward

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington is moving forward with riverfront redevelopment plans. At Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims presented the Mayor and Commissioners with a draft plan of possible enhancements to the City’s Riverfront Commons Design. The design plan, completed by Woolpert, Human Nature, and Kolar Design, is a lis...

Community Input Meeting for Westside Strategic Plan

WHAT: A public input meeting regarding future redevelopment possibilities in the Westside Neighborhood WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, 2016 WHERE: The Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street (Enter The Center through the glass doors off of the rear parking lot) For almost a decade, the City and its partners have been working with the community to revitalize the Westside Neighbo...

Public Safety and Economic Development Highlights of Covington Commission Meeting

COVINGTON, Ky. – A major Covington Police Department (CPD) initiative was approved at the Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday night. Assistant Police Chief Lt. Col. Robert Nader presented to Commissioners the Northern Kentucky River Cities Unified Police System (NKRCUPS), an agreement between the City of Covington and the City of Newport which allows officers from each police department t...
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Historic Preservation Projects Focus of Covington Commission Meeting

COVINGTON, Ky. – Although lighter than usual, the agenda for Covington’s Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday night was heavy on historic preservation projects. Three applications for Kentucky Heritage Council grant funds were approved by the Board. Each application addressed a specific historic preservation project. The first grant application was for $3,000 for the 2017 Northern Ke...

Covington is Seeking Public Input on Community Development

COVINGTON, Ky. – On Monday, February 8, at 6:00 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street, Covington, KY to participate in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Community Needs Public Hearing. During the public hearing, members of the public are encouraged to offer comments and ideas on community issues tha...
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City of Covington Becomes the First Government in Kentucky to Approve PACE Financing for a Private Energy Efficiency Project

COVINGTON, KY – For the first time in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a local government (City of Covington) has authorized a private property owner (Ivy Knoll Senior Living Community) to use PACE financing for an energy project, according to the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance. In March 2015, the Kentucky General Assembly passed legislation that authorizes local governments to establish En...
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Covington Awarded $1 Million State Grant for Downtown Walking & Biking Path

  COVINGTON, Ky. - The City of Covington has been awarded a $1 million Transportation Alternatives (TA) Grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.   The funds will go toward the reconstruction of a downtown alley into a safe and easily traversable pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists.   The project involves closing Electric Alley, located between Madison Avenue and Scott Bou...

Covington Seeking Developers for MainStrasse Property

COVINGTON, KY - The City of Covington is seeking qualified developers for an opportunity to redevelop an exceptional site in the heart of the City. The site is a 2.41 acre property with a two story, brick office building and is owned by the City. It is located at 501 Main Street, immediately adjacent to the heart of MainStrasse Village, which has established itself as a regional dining ...
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Covington Holiday Events

  This special edition of our monthly Recreation Events newsletter features neighborhood holiday events throughout Covington. Click on the event title for more information or visit our Events Calendar. MainStrasse Tree Lighting Join MainStrasse Village at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 27, in lighting the tree on 6th and Main, complete with music, free hot chocolate and cookies, and...

Covington Breaks Ground on New Devou Park Golf Course Clubhouse

COVINGTON, KY – Residents and visitors to Covington’s Devou Park will soon be able to enjoy a brand new golf course clubhouse thanks to the generosity of the Devou Park Trust and Drees Pavilion. City of Covington officials and representatives from the Devou Park Advisory Committee, Drees Pavilion, the Devou Park Trusts, and the Devou Park Golf Course broke ground today on the new facil...
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