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Commissioners approve conceptual design work for Hilltop lot after debate over cost and scope
Summary
The Board approved funding for conceptual design and planning work to develop a permanent parking plan for the Hilltop property west of Paycor Stadium. Commissioner Alicia Reese abstained and voiced concern the project could become an expensive, taxpayer-supported development rather than a pragmatic parking solution.
The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners voted to advance conceptual design work for the permanent redevelopment of the Hilltop property west of Paycor Stadium, approving budget and consultant actions to produce design options and cost estimates.
The administration said the site currently operates as an interim lot surfaced with recycled asphalt and striped for parking. Staff presented a conceptual-design authorization to balance the city’s preference for something more than a “pure asphalt parking lot” with the county’s operational need for event parking and riverfront access. The conceptual task will include options, current cost estimates for each option, and consideration of bike-path connections and green elements.
Why it matters: The Hilltop property is county-owned and directly linked to stadium and riverfront activity. Commissioners said they…
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