LOCAL USDA ANIMAL AND PLANT INSPECTION SERVICE. LOCAL DEVELOPERS ARE NOW SCALING DOWN PLANS TO CHANGE PART OF HYDE PARK SQUARE. SO THEY WENT BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD TO GET MORE SUPPORT FROM NEIGHBORS. WLWT NEWS FIVE’S TODD TODD — LIVE IN HYDE PARK FOR US, WITH A CLOSER LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW. YEAH, CHRIS, YOU KNOW, TALK OF CHANGING THE LOOK OF HYDE PARK SQUARE TOUCHED A MAJOR NERVE HERE AMONG RESIDENTS AND PEOPLE WHO REALLY LOVE AND VALUE THIS AREA. WHEN IT WAS FIRST BROUGHT UP LAST YEAR, DEVELOPERS SAY THEY GOT THAT MESSAGE LOUD AND CLEAR AND HAVE COME UP WITH A NEW PLAN DESIGNED TO BE A BETTER FIT FOR THIS HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD. THEY WANTED US TO ENHANCE, NOT DETRACT, FROM THE SQUARE. AFTER A YEAR OF PUSHBACK AND REDESIGN, THESE IMAGES SHOW WHAT THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF HYDE PARK SQUARE MAY END UP LOOKING LIKE. WE REALLY DID LISTEN. SO WHEN YOU DO THAT, THERE’S GOING TO HAVE TO BE SOME CONCESSIONS THAT ARE MADE. MEGAN LAWHON WITH LOCAL DEVELOPER PLK COMMUNITIES, SAYS THE NEW VISION CALLS FOR ABOUT 160 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, ALONG WITH SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS AND A NEW PLAZA, PLUS AN UNDERGROUND PARKING GARAGE. LAWHON AND NICK LINGENFELTER SAY THE NEW VERSION ALSO CALLS FOR PRESERVING THE BUILDING ON THE CORNER OF ERIE AND EDWARDS. THEY SAY SOME OF THE BIGGEST CHANGES ARE WHAT’S BEEN SCALED BACK. THIS PLAN IS MATERIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE ONE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED TO THE CITY. THE HOTEL HAS BEEN REMOVED. IT IS NO LONGER PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT. THE BUILDING IS SHORTER AND THE ARCHITECTURE HAS BEEN REDESIGNED BY MSA, WHICH IS A CINCINNATI FIRM AND DRAWS FROM THE MATERIALS AND DESIGN CHARACTER ALREADY FOUND IN THIS ICONIC AND HISTORIC AREA. DURING THE FIRST ROUND OF REDEVELOPMENT DISCUSSIONS LAST YEAR, NEIGHBORS SAID THEY WERE WORRIED ABOUT MORE CARS AND MORE CONGESTION. TO ADDRESS THOSE CONCERNS, DEVELOPERS PLAN TO ADD A SECOND PARKING ENTRANCE TO THE PROJECT SITE ON MICHIGAN AVENUE. IN ADDITION TO ACCESS FROM EDWARDS ROAD. LAWHON AND LINGENFELTER SAY THEY KNOW THE PROCESS HAS BEEN TURBULENT, BUT ARGUE THE REWORKED PLAN BETTER REFLECTS WHAT NEIGHBORS HAVE BEEN ASKING FOR, AND WE’RE EXCITED TO CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD AS WE PUSH IT FORWARD. WE THINK THIS IS THE END. NO, BUT WE FEEL LIKE WE PUT TOGETHER A PROJECT THAT TODAY MEETS THE MAJORITY OF ALL CONCERNS THAT WE HAVE HEARD. NOW WE KNOW HOW CONTROVERSIAL THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN. AND IN FACT, IN THE LAST HOUR, I’VE TALKED TO A COUPLE OF FOLKS WHO LIVE AROUND HERE. ONE NOT REAL THRILLED. EVEN WITH THE NEW DESIGN, ONE SEEMS TO BE OKAY WITH IT. WE’LL BE TALKING TO MORE PEOPLE IN THE COMING DAYS AND WEEKS. BUT IF DEVELOPERS DO GET FINAL APPROVAL, IT’S POSSIBLE THAT THE NEW MIXED USE BUILDING WOULD BE READY TO OPEN SOMETIME IN 2029. WE’LL BE WATCHING IT ALL FOR NOW. REPORTING HERE IN HYDE PARK. TODD TODD — WLWT NEWS FIVE. THERE’
Hyde Park Square business says it is relocating amid controversial redevelopment plans
A Hyde Park Square business says that it is relocating amid controversial redevelopment plans that may soon come to the neighborhood.Green Farm Juicery, which is located at 2727 Erie Avenue, announced on Thursday that it is set to relocate down the street to 3431 Edwards Road, which is the location of the former Macaron Bar. The company cited the Hyde Park Square redevelopment project as its reason for the relocation.”Hyde Park has been home to Green Farm Juicery from the very beginning,” said Green Farm Juicery’s founder, Mara Boord, in announcing the news. “This community embraced us, supported us through the challenges of the pandemic, and helped us grow into what we are today. Staying in Hyde Park was incredibly important to us because of the relationships we’ve built with our customers and neighbors over the years.”Green Farm Juicery describes itself on its website as a “100% juice” brand devoid of artificial sweeteners that takes its ingredients from fruits, vegetables and other plants. The business was founded in 2017 in Blue Ash and has since expanded to five locations throughout Ohio. Hyde Park marked the juice bar’s first expansion in 2019.The relocation comes as Hyde Park Square may soon be dramatically remodeled over the next few years, with about 160 residential units, shops, restaurants, a new plaza, and an underground parking garage proposed by developers to be introduced to the square. However, the redevelopment proposal, which originally included the construction of a new hotel, was significantly scaled back last month by developers amid widespread resident backlash to the plans.Cincinnati City Council had previously approved an earlier version of the Hyde Park Square redevelopment in April 2025. However, as resident backlash continued to grow and became a major issue in the fall mayoral and city council races, the council revoked its approval in September.Developers are now pushing to get approval from city council for the new version of the Hyde Park Square redevelopment to get underway over the next few years.”Neighborhoods change and grow, and Hyde Park is certainly no exception,” Boord continued. “What won’t change is our commitment to providing high-quality products, exceptional service and a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We’re grateful for the support this community has shown us and are excited for what comes next.”The opening date for Green Farm Juicery’s new Hyde Park location was not immediately provided by the business.Additional information about Green Farm Juicery, including its menu and the hours of its five locations, can be found at its website.
A Hyde Park Square business says that it is relocating amid controversial redevelopment plans that may soon come to the neighborhood.
Green Farm Juicery, which is located at 2727 Erie Avenue, announced on Thursday that it is set to relocate down the street to 3431 Edwards Road, which is the location of the former Macaron Bar. The company cited the Hyde Park Square redevelopment project as its reason for the relocation.
“Hyde Park has been home to Green Farm Juicery from the very beginning,” said Green Farm Juicery’s founder, Mara Boord, in announcing the news. “This community embraced us, supported us through the challenges of the pandemic, and helped us grow into what we are today. Staying in Hyde Park was incredibly important to us because of the relationships we’ve built with our customers and neighbors over the years.”
Green Farm Juicery describes itself on its website as a “100% juice” brand devoid of artificial sweeteners that takes its ingredients from fruits, vegetables and other plants. The business was founded in 2017 in Blue Ash and has since expanded to five locations throughout Ohio. Hyde Park marked the juice bar’s first expansion in 2019.
The relocation comes as Hyde Park Square may soon be dramatically remodeled over the next few years, with about 160 residential units, shops, restaurants, a new plaza, and an underground parking garage proposed by developers to be introduced to the square. However, the redevelopment proposal, which originally included the construction of a new hotel, was significantly scaled back last month by developers amid widespread resident backlash to the plans.
Cincinnati City Council had previously approved an earlier version of the Hyde Park Square redevelopment in April 2025. However, as resident backlash continued to grow and became a major issue in the fall mayoral and city council races, the council revoked its approval in September.
Developers are now pushing to get approval from city council for the new version of the Hyde Park Square redevelopment to get underway over the next few years.
“Neighborhoods change and grow, and Hyde Park is certainly no exception,” Boord continued. “What won’t change is our commitment to providing high-quality products, exceptional service and a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. We’re grateful for the support this community has shown us and are excited for what comes next.”
The opening date for Green Farm Juicery’s new Hyde Park location was not immediately provided by the business.
Additional information about Green Farm Juicery, including its menu and the hours of its five locations, can be found at its website.