17-454: Downtown Cincinnati is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio . It is the central business district of the city, as well the economic and symbiotic center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area . Originally the densely populated core of the city, the neighborhood was transformed into a commercial zone in the mid-20th century. The population was 5,835 at the 2020 census. Downtown
34-400: A 1.3 mile contiguous path in 1997, but has since fallen into disfavor by city leaders, and some sections have been removed. Downtown Cincinnati is an increasingly residential area with former commercial space, such as Park Place at Lytle , being converted into luxury condos. Museums downtown include the high-rise Contemporary Arts Center , National Underground Railroad Freedom Center , and
51-652: A bachelor's degree or higher. Downtown has long been the economic hub of Cincinnati. In the mid-nineteenth century, 16 of the city's 24 banks were located on Third Street near the busy Public Landing river port. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the center of business activity moved to Fourth Street, closer to where it remains today. Kroger , Fifth Third Bank , Procter & Gamble , Western & Southern Financial Group , American Financial Group , and Cincinnati Bell are all headquartered in Downtown Cincinnati. The Duke Energy Convention Center
68-563: A grid. Streets are split between the east and west by Vine Street . Bridges from Downtown Cincinnati span the Ohio River across to Covington and Newport in Northern Kentucky . The city government defines the neighborhood's northern boundary with Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton as East Central Parkway , the northwestern boundary with West End as Plum Street , the western boundary with Queensgate as Interstate 75 , and
85-845: Is also served by the Connector , a streetcar line that connects downtown with Over-the-Rhine . 39°6′N 84°31′W / 39.100°N 84.517°W / 39.100; -84.517 List of Cincinnati neighborhoods Cincinnati consists of fifty-two neighborhoods . Many of these neighborhoods were once villages that have been annexed by the City of Cincinnati. The most important of them retain their former names, such as Walnut Hills and Mount Auburn. Neighborhoods are numbered and categorized by Cincinnati Police districts. Many neighborhoods have smaller communities and/or historic districts primarily within their boundaries, and those are denoted with bullet points. Many communities within
102-519: Is the convention center of Cincinnati. Opened in 1968, it offers 750,000 square feet (70,000 m) of meeting space. The Cincinnati City Hall is located downtown on Plum Street. The Hamilton County Courthouse is connected to the Hamilton County Justice Center via a skybridge. Downtown Cincinnati is marked by its large collection of historic architecture and contains several historic districts and dozens of buildings on
119-731: The Cincinnati – Northern Kentucky metropolitan area are considered by local residents to be neighborhoods or suburbs of Cincinnati, but do not fall within the actual city limits, Hamilton county boundaries, or even within Ohio state borders. List of tallest buildings in Cincinnati This is a list of tallest buildings in Cincinnati , Ohio , U.S. This list ranks Cincinnati skyscrapers and high-rises that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates
136-618: The National Register of Historic Places . All but one of the twenty-five tallest buildings in Cincinnati are located in Downtown Cincinnati. The Carew Tower had a public observation deck on the forty-ninth floor, though it has since closed. Since 1971, the Cincinnati Skywalk has connected buildings throughout downtown via a series of primarily indoor, elevated walkways. The Skywalk was officially completed as
153-601: The Taft Museum of Art . The Banks is a waterfront mixed-use development hosting bars and restaurants. It is especially crowded following games at the adjacent Paycor Stadium and Great American Ball Park , the stadiums of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Reds . The Backstage District that sprang up around the Aronoff Center contains nightlife and dining options. Often considered to be
170-432: The 1980s. The 26th-tallest building in Ohio. Headquarters of First Financial Bank, Roto-Rooter, and Chemed. The 35th-tallest building in Ohio. The 36th-tallest building in Ohio. Former headquarters of Chiquita . Tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1970s. [REDACTED] Discrepancies exist about the building's height. An Emporis estimate lists the height as 349.86 feet, while another source suggests that
187-402: The building is 322 feet tall, and LiDAR measurements indicate 323 feet. [REDACTED] In East Walnut Hills . Not to be confused with The Edgecliff, a 231-foot structure residing nearby. Headquarters of The Kroger Company. Former Macy's headquarters. Designed by Cincinnati architectural firm Garber & Woodward and John Russell Pope . Tallest building built in Cincinnati in
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#1732779688580204-548: The eastern boundary with Mount Adams as Eggleston Avenue. As of the census of 2020, there were 5,835 people living in the neighborhood. There were 4,147 housing units. The racial makeup of the neighborhood was 68.0% White , 17.9% Black or African American , 0.1% Native American , 6.4% Asian , 0.1% Pacific Islander , 1.7% from some other race , and 5.7% from two or more races. 4.7% from two or more races. There were 2,639 households, out of which 17.2% were families. 64.4% of all households were made up of individuals. 2.7% of
221-431: The fifth-tallest building in the world, and the tallest building in the world outside of New York City and Philadelphia. The 14th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1990s. The 21st-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in the 1960s. Headquarters of Fifth Third Bank . The 24th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building built in Cincinnati in
238-691: The heart of Cincinnati, Fountain Square is located in the center of the Central Business District. The 1871 dedicated Tyler Davidson Fountain stands prominently on the often busy city square . Other city parks located Downtown are Lytle Park and Piatt Park . Downtown is a transportation hub for the entire region. Downtown is served by Fort Washington Way which connects interstates 71 and 75 with Route 50. Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority operates public transportation with its transit hub at Government Square. The downtown area
255-428: The neighborhood's population were under the age of 18, 92.0% were 18 to 64, and 5.3% were 65 years of age or older. 37.6% of the population were male and 62.4% were female. According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey , for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the neighborhood was $ 90,027. About 4.2% of family households were living below the poverty line . About 68.1% had
272-399: The year in which a building was completed. The 3rd-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building in Cincinnati. Tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 2010s. The 6th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 1930s. The 12th-tallest building in Ohio and the tallest building constructed in Cincinnati in the 1910s. When completed was
289-589: Was the densely populated core of Cincinnati in the 19th and 20th centuries. The basin was amongst the most densely populated areas of any city in the United States from 1860 to 1900. It remained a large share of the city's overall population until urban renewal and highways tore up much of urban fabric in the 1950s and 1960s. Downtown Cincinnati is laid out on a basin on the Ohio River , surrounded by steep hills. Downtown Cincinnati's streets are arranged on
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