February 8, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – FC Cincinnati News Release
Demolition is underway for phase one of a $300 million, 8.5 acre best-in-class mixed use district north of TQL Stadium. The district will include a hotel, apartments, office space, retail, restaurants, and a privately owned public green space. Located in the West End, adjacent to Over-the-Rhine and near Downtown, the district will be at the heart of Cincinnati.
The district is inspired by best-in-class mixed use districts adjacent to other major leagues sports stadiums across the U.S. including:
Gallagher Way at Wrigleyville in Chicago
The Wharf between Washington National Ballpark and Audi Field in Washington, DC
Titletown at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin
“We intend to make Cincinnati a championship city beyond the soccer season. The district will create a community hub at the front steps of our home field, rooted in history and legacy, that aesthetically inspires and emotionally unites our city with a vision for the future. This holds true to our core values and culture as a team,” said Jeff Berding, co-CEO of FC Cincinnati.
Phase one demolition will include three buildings located south of Liberty Street between Central Parkway, Central Avenue and Wade Street. O’Rourke, a market leader in this type of demolition and a certified Women’s Business Enterprise, will take the buildings down to grade level. The perimeter of the site is fenced for safety. Demolition is expected to be completed this summer.
“As a community, we are excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make transformational improvements to the West End,” said Chris Griffin, President, West End Community Council.
“FC Cincinnati will serve as Master Developer and Master Mixed-Use Operations Manager for the district and engage experienced third-party professional consultants to assist in executing the Master Development Plan,” said Chad Munitz, Chief Development Officer, “We believe this is a seven to eight year development. We started demolition today with the first buildings complete by the end of 2025.”
In 2022, FC Cincinnati announced The Compendium will develop the hotel. “Today marks a bold step forward for FC Cincinnati and The Compendium’s inaugural hotel,” said Josh Heuser, founder of The Compendium. “We are looking forward to creating unforgettable memories for our guests through elevated design experiences and a superior level of service across our hotel, hospitality, entertainment, and retail…
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