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| Electronic Business Newsletter, September 2016 |
Wow, what a summer it has been as the Anderson development boom that was forecasted several years ago is now upon us! Not only is this apparent in the over $165 million in public and private investment that is occurring around the center of our community, at Beechmont and Five Mile roads, but this impact is now being felt and seen across Anderson Township.
As we look toward fall, several of these projects will be wrapping up with this new investment and infrastructure coming online. These include a portion of the redeveloped Anderson Towne Center, Mercy Health's Anderson Hospital expansion, and the Professional Center of Anderson office building, along with roadway, sidewalk and public transit improvements.
At the same time, a number of other projects that have been in the pipeline will begin construction. Anderson's development wave will continue through not only 2017, but into 2018 as well. In addition to construction in the core of our community, revitalization of the Forest Hills School District sites, and over a half dozen new residential subdivisions, are signs of development and change across our community.
The Anderson Township Economic Development Committee launched this Anderson Business Update in early 2013 to showcase the happenings and opportunities our community possesses. This and upcoming editions will give a peek to these new developments as the "new" Anderson begins to take shape. As you will see, this also includes a significant public investment, fueled by the voters of Anderson Township and the Village of Newtown, who supported a 2014 bond levy from the Forest Hills School District.
These new businesses, redevelopments and public facilities will help ensure Anderson Township remains one of Greater Cincinnati's most desirable communities to live, work and play!
Sincerely,
Andrew S. Pappas,
Trustee President
Joshua S. Gerth
, Vice President
R. Dee Stone
, Trustee
Kenneth G. Dietz
, Fiscal Officer
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Forest Hills School District underwent a summer of construction projects covered in the passage of the 2014 bond issue. Projects ranged from climate control upgrades and renovated classroom space to security improvements and traffic rerouting.
Improvements from large to small have been undertaken this summer in the schools, with some sites receiving increased handicap accessibility, improved technology, the addition of flexible learning spaces and new furniture.
At Anderson High School, Titus Auditorium received an upgrade, with new seating, aisle lighting improvements and enhanced accessibility. Further improvements will be completed in summer 2018. Turpin High School's building addition and renovations are scheduled to begin this fall.
Nagel Middle School's traffic pattern was rerouted to alleviate traffic congestion. All Nagel improvements have been completed this summer including classroom upgrades,
Work also started at the new Wilson Elementary School, which is scheduled to be complete in summer 2017.
The five other elementary schools received a variety of upgrades over the summer, with work on Ayer and Sherwood expected to be complete this fall. Summit Elementary construction work is scheduled to be complete in summer 2017. Next summer, renovations at Mercer Elementary School also will be completed. At Maddux Elementary School a groundbreaking in the fall begins numerous projects, with an expected completion date of summer 2017.
The school administration office is scheduled to move to a new site on Beechmont Avenue in November. This project was funded outside of bond issue funds.
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Fresh Thyme Full-Service Market Focuses on Fresh, Healthy, Organic Offerings
7910 Beechmont Avenue
The fourth Cincinnati area Fresh Thyme market opened its doors in late August to serve Anderson Township residents. This location now operates out of almost 30,000 square feet in Pinnacle Plaza, in the former Fitworks location at 7910 Beechmont Ave.
Focusing on healthy, organic and natural offerings, the full-service market carries an extensive produce department with organic and local fruits and vegetables, a natural meat department, healthy deli foods to go, bakery goods, 400 bulk food bins, dairy and frozen, and health supplement products. More than 7,000 varieties of vitamins, supplements and natural body care products, an extensive produce section and many gluten-free and dairy free options are also available. A large selection of wine and local craft beers also are featured.
According to information supplied by Fresh Thyme, the store combines the "spirit of a weekend farmers market" with the convenience of a local store. This is Fresh Thyme's 45th store. The Midwestern chain grocer headquarters out of Downers Grove, Illinois.
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The Anderson Towne Center's Ovation Cinema Grill 9 is scheduled to be open for the Christmas movie season, according to information released by Carmike Cinemas. The full-service seat-side food theater offers patrons luxury electric recliners and a full-service bar for movie-goers' enjoyment.
The movie theater will be a BIGD large format screen auditorium that offers dimensional sight, dynamic sound, and deluxe seating. The BigD consists of a wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling screen with premium seating. Each auditorium offers stadium seating which includes comfortable high-back rocking luxury seats, retractable armrests, and cup holders. Additionally, each auditorium also is equipped with an immersive audio sound system.
Under construction since 2015, the 9-theater cinema is located on a portion of former Kmart site, and next to the Anderson Professional Centre. Based in Columbus, Georgia, theater operator Carmike Cinemas, Inc. also operates more than 275 theaters throughout the U.S., mostly in mid-sized cities.
Various entities have worked to draw a movie theater to Anderson Township for more than a decade, noted Steve Sievers, assistant administrator for operations for Anderson Township. "The theater and other entertainment and dining additions to the Anderson Towne Center reflects a shift occurring across the country, with a growing mixture of uses in traditional retail settings," he said.
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Get in Shape at Anderson's New Crunch Gym
Anderson Towne Center - 7500 Beechmont Avenue
An early November opening is slated for new anchor Crunch health club at the redeveloped Anderson Towne Center, 7520 Beechmont Ave. Bringing 40 jobs to the community, the New York-based fitness company will introduce a 25,000 square foot fitness club in a portion of the remaining, and completely redeveloped, former Kmart space.
According to Joel Theissen with Cincinnati's Crunch operations, the club is based on a low-cost model with high-level amenities. Offered will be group fitness classes which are "proprietary" to Crunch, yoga, Zumba and personal training. State-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, childcare and a functional training area also are offered at the site. Crunch will be open 24/7. The company operates two other health clubs in the region, one in Florence and one in Mason.
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New Bar Louie Under Construction on Former TGI Friday's Site
Anderson Towne Center - 7500 Beechmont Avenue
The local nightlife scene may have just kicked up a notch with the recently announced addition of a Bar Louie restaurant, under construction at the former TGI Friday's site at Anderson Towne Center.
An opening date of November 15 has been set, according to Brian Cmiel, regional marketing manager, Bar Louie Restaurant Operations, LLC.
Cmiel said the restaurant is expected to bring 80-100 jobs to the community. The restaurant will include amenities such as a fireplace and private dining room, with total seating in the facility for 338.
Started in 1991, the chain bar and restaurant company hosts 110 locations in 25 states, including Greater Cincinnati sites at Newport on the Levee and in Oakley. According to the restaurant website, the establishment focuses on premium cocktails, local brews and good food.
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New Wendy's Plans Early October Opening
8660 Beechmont Avenue
The new Wendy's fast food restaurant located at 8660 Beechmont Avenue in the former Beechmont Audi location near Target is scheduled for an early October opening.
With a space set to seat 80 customers, the modern Wendy's site has 3,200 square feet of contemporary style space. Greg Alexander, real estate director of The Wendy's Company in Dublin, Ohio, said the new site will include a fireplace and be typical of current Wendy's new development. A similar Wendy's restaurant is open in Amelia.
Alexander said he expects the site to open in early October.
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Openings, New Construction, and Expansions
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Other developments or business expansions recently completed in Anderson Township include the following:
- The Dance Realm Studios (8124 Beechmont)
- Poland Psychiatric (7801 Beechmont)
- Connect Hearing (7801 Beechmont)
- Mercy Medical Office Building (7502 State Road, Ste. 207 & 213A)
- Tri-Health (7991 Beechmont, former Foreign Exchange)
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Other developments or redevelopments currently under construction or renovation in Anderson Township include:
- Professional Center of Anderson - 7881 Beechmont
- Anderson Professional Center - 7820 Five Mile Road
- Anderson Towne Center "North" Redevelopment, Including Additional Retail, Ovation by Carmike Theater, Crunch Fitness, Bar Louie and Additional Restaurant/Retail Opportunities - 7500 Beechmont
- Anderson Hospital - Patient Tower Addition - 7500 State Road
- Main Source Bank - 7637 Beechmont (former Buddy Rogers)
- Skyline Chili - 7101 Beechmont (former location of Mercy Health, Concord Custom Cleaners and Lake's Pet Design/D&P Shoe Repair)
For a list of available properties on Beechmont Avenue HERE.
For a list of available properties on Five Mile Road click HERE.
For a list of other available properties in other areas of Anderson Township click HERE.
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