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RETAIL CONSULTANT EXPANDS UPON HIS FINDINGS
IN COVINGTON
Downtown Covington will never be what it once was according to retail consultant Mike Berne, of MJB Consulting, who was contracted to perform a study of our City's retail viability. It was the final piece of presentations from the Center City Action Plan which aims to revitalize Covington's urban core. Berne's message, as even he admitted, was a "tough nut to swallow".
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The River City News covered the presentation:
Downtown Covington will never be what it once was, so it's time to focus, says a consultant. Madison Ave should own that focus while Pike, Scott, & MLK are on hold for now. Plus, Mainstrasse should rebrand itself as a destination for fine-dining and refined tastes. Full story at the link.Full story: The River City News
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Following the publication of that story, Berne contacted The River City News to expand upon his findings and clear up any vagueness or possible misinterpretations, particularly of the impression that certain types of retail would "never" come to fruition, like a grocery or more shops in Mainstrasse. "I do not think that you misrepresented my position," Berne wrote. "I feel that you did a great job. It is more that retail is a subject of such nuance and complexity, especially in urban settings, and so the specifics really do matter. I myself take some of the blame for inaccuracies -- I try to be very careful in my choice of words, but it is not easy, especially when presenting in front of an audience."
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On the low possibility of an upscale grocer in Covington:
"We are far from that minimum threshold. Not that we cannot get there, but it will take time. The roughly 13,000 residents in the supermarket trade area (drawn in response to existing competition, traffic patterns, physical/psychological barriers, etc.) have a median household income of about $27,000, with just 10% of the households - barely more than 600 in total - at $75,000 or higher, and 48% at $25,000 or lower. Furthermore, just 25% of the residents aged 25 and over have B.A.'s or more -- a key factor for more up-market grocers, which typically require 40% or more. Sure, Covington has the highway access, but the communities to the north on I-75 are mostly low- to middle-income. And as for Downtown Cincinnati residents, that ship has already sailed, with the Kroger's in Newport and Fort Mitchell, not to mention the alternatives that may yet materialize in the CBD itself."|
On competition for Roebling Point at The Banks:
"Yes, I heard from several quarters during my research that many Kentucky residents prefer to stay in Kentucky for their pre- and post-game eating/drinking, but I also heard that there is typically a contingent crossing the bridge from Cincinnati as well, and that will likely get smaller. Remember, retail happens at the margins -- businesses succeed or fail just based on relatively small changes in the demand. Not saying that the existing ones will be hurt by The Banks, but it does mean that we should proceed with caution in that sub-district."
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On new businesses opening on Madison Ave:
"I really hope that the momentum continues to build there. We consultants are often branded as just producing fancy/expensive reports that sit on shelves, but it does nothing for me as a consultant for my piece to sit on a shelf -- when something happens as a result of what I have proposed, that is the best form of marketing that I can ask for."------------------------------------------------------------
the week that was...
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SUNDAY
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FOOD FIGHT: GO TRUCK YOURSELF
Boy, things sure got testy when Downtown Covington welcomed some food trucks Friday afternoon. Is Covington ready to eat standing up? An editorial at the link. Share your thoughts, too!
Full story: The River City News
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PHOTOS: MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE CAR SHOW
Check out all the hot wheels!
Lots more photos: The River City News
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SATURDAY
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SEARCH FOR TEEN MISSING FROM COVINGTON RESUMES SUDDENLY
Nearly two years after a Covington teen disappeared, new clues lead to a large and immediate search in Knox County. "It's important for the public and Paige's family to know we have not given up," said Covington Police Chief Spike Jones. Full story at the link.
Full story: The River City News
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SATURDAY HEADLINES
Holmes students show improvement on advanced placement tests (plus, other notes from the Covington School Board meeting); The Chick-fil-A controversy hits a KY university campus when the President says he's finished eating that chicken; Plus, photos from Covington's successfull Food Truck Invasion. Those stories and more at the link!
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FRIDAY
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NEWLY RENOVATED HOMES HIT THE MARKET IN COVINGTON
It was a block dominated by dilapidated, boarded-up houses but now features several newly renovated or newly constructed homes that just hit the market. (The houses are so nice, two are already nearly SOLD!) Take a photo tour of them at the link!
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FRIDAY HEADLINES
A Covington school will have to start the new year without its playground; Delta to cease operations of Comair; Plus, News anchor and Covington resident Katherine Nero discusses her breast cancer diagnosis. Those stories and more at the link.|
THURSDAY
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COVINGTON SCHOOLS CONSIDER DRUG TESTS FOR SOME STUDENTS
Covington Independent Public Schools considers drug-testing some of its students. Full story at the link. 
Full story: The River City News
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THURSDAY EVENING HEADLINES
The Southgate House lands a new home; Did Covington-born assassinated KY Governor William Goebel deserve to die?; A UK student is in trouble with the law for emailing a picture of The Joker; Plus, a look ahead to weekend events in Covington. Those stories and more at the link!|
THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Kentucky man charged with stealing ring off the finger of a body inside a funeral home; Fighting the emerald ash borer in Devou Park; Those stories and more at the link!|
WEDNESDAY
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DOWNTOWN COVINGTON MUST NOT LOOK TO PAST FOR FUTURE PLANS
Downtown Covington will never be what it once was, so it's time to focus, says a consultant. Madison Ave should own that focus while Pike, Scott, & MLK are on hold for now. Plus, Mainstrasse should rebrand itself as a destination for fine-dining and refined tastes. Full story at the link.Full story: The River City News
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EMOTIONS FILL CITY HALL AS FIRE CHIEF, FIREFIGHTERS RETIRE
"People don't see at three in the morning when a young lieutenant has to put two toddlers and their grandmother in body bags. When a sixteen-year old boy hangs himself with an electrical cord. How do you close your eyes at night after that?" An emotional night at City Hall as firefighters retire. Click it.
Full story: The River City News
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WEDNESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
New streetlights for 2 neighborhoods and new signs for Devou Park, as well as other notes from Tuesday night's City Commission meeting; A Kentucky shelter is forced to put down 200 dogs; Plus, the mayor of one city running out of money is only paying employees if they win a raffle! That & more at the link.|
TUESDAY
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TUESDAY AFTERNOON HEADLINES
A teen girl tells Covington Police she was pulled from a Mainstrasse street into an apartment where she was forced to have sex; The drought is taking its toll on Kentucky wine; Plus, Holy Cross's football coach is honored by the Bengals. Those stories and more at the link.
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TUESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Kenton Co Prosecutor: "Not the time to be cutting police positions"; Expect a busy, important meeting tonight at City Hall; Plus, get your first look at the new murals along the Licking River Greenway & Trails. Those stories and more at the link!|
MONDAY
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COVINGTON RANKS POORLY IN STATE CRIME REPORT
Our City is close to the top in several categories of crime across the state, including burglary, robbery, prostitution, arson, and more. (Thank goodness for Lexington!) A full breakdown of a year in crime in Covington and Kentucky -- at the link.Full story: The River City News 
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MONDAY EVENING HEADLINES
What happened in 1875 when Covington's baseball team challenged the mighty Cincinnati Reds?; More cities intend to join the consolidated Kenton Co Dispatch Center; Plus, a vehicle damaged in a Covington parking lot during last week's storm shows up on Craigslist. Click it. |
MONDAY MORNING HEADLINES
A quick look back at a piece of history on one Covington corner; Covington's loss of businesses is Cincinnati's gain; Nostalgic road signs are one way to "cool-up" a strip of state highway; Plus, some adorable furry faces ready to be adopted. Click it. |
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the week that will be...
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TUESDAY
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POLICE & FIRE RESTRUCTURING TO BE DISCUSSED
A public meeting is set for Tuesday inside Commission Chambers at City Hall on the recommendations set forth by Management Partners in regards to restructuring Covington's police and fire departments. The meeting begins at 6:00PM, Tuesday night.
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THURSDAY
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ARTS DISTRICT WILL FINALLY BE OFFICIALLY REZONED BACK TO CBD
Covington's failed arts district zoning will be changed back to various "central business district" zoning during a Thursday meeting of the Kenton County Planning Commission. For the agenda, click here.
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Covington Business Council's annual dinner Click Here
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World's Longest Yard Sale runs through Mainstrasse Click Here
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Baker Hunt to show off colored pencil artwork from 2:00Pm - 5:00PM with show and reception
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SATURDAY
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Fleeing Felon Obstacle Run
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HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
And remember... if it happens in Covington, you'll see it here at The River City News!
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