Covington IRS site’s backstory enmeshed with intrigue, drama – $1 grows to $20.5 million
Almost 60 years old, the newspaper clippings are faded and fragile. But with the rapid-fire publication of daily journalism, their…
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Covington buying IRS site; goal is to reshape its ‘identity and economics’ long into the future
The City of Covington will soon own 23 acres of land once described by an East Coast commercial developer as…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part 1 focuses on economic development, finance and budget
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. Part one focuses on economic development, which…
IRS site: ‘This is real now’ – consultant pitches mixed-use development with street grid, green space
A consultant’s conceptual plan for the 23-acre Covington IRS site includes a restored street grid, a levee park, a community…
Consultants make last pitch for Covington IRS site; food trucks legalized on city property
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Connectivity. Job creation. Mixed-use opportunities. Those are the characteristics that are most important to the…
One week left for IRS site survey, support for 1 of 3 conceptual development plans growing
One of the three concepts proposed for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site has definitely caught the eye of the public…
Covington City Commission to hear five-year economic development proposal next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter It was all about economic development Tuesday night in Covington. While commissioners had much to…
Covington IRS site concepts: mix of uses, three scenarios for 23 acres continue the public discussion
An event Thursday evening at Covington City Hall gave the public a first look at three conceptual drawings of what…
As IRS prepares to vacate Covington site, public is invited to evaluate three conceptual plans Thursday
An event Thursday evening will give the public a first look at three conceptual drawings of what could be built…
Legos, map grids and charrettes; meetings this week ask public to get creative in designing Cov IRS site
Here’s what you need to know about the two “charrettes” that will be held Wednesday and Thursday to continue drawing…
Wanted: Dinner hosts for low-key confabs discuss the future of the IRS site in Covington
The next phase of Covington’s efforts to solicit the public’s ideas for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site is banking on…
IRS site open house draws 200 to kick off discussion about plans to develop prime piece of real estate
They came dressed in high heels, hiking boots, and clerical collars, and they had plenty of ideas. “They” were the…
Open house kicks off Covington IRS site study; City seeks public input in development of prime parcel
For established cities, opportunities like this come along maybe once in their existence: 23 undeveloped acres, one block from a…
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s…
Covington gets underway with intensive process for vision for IRS site, hires planning firm
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the strategic planning for this city’s IRS site, Mayor Joseph U….
Covington City Commission on Tuesday approves studies designed to promote economic development
The Covington City Commission moved forward Tuesday night with three studies designed to ensure that economic development proceeds in a…
Covington may change law for low-speed vehicle businesses; waste collection changes also proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter They look like souped-up golf carts But don’t call them that. They are much, much…