In a press conference today at Music Hall, the Ohio Development Services Agency awarded $25 million in Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits for the rehabilitation of Cincinnati Music Hall.

The agency said the project — which had stiff competition with several others in Ohio — is expected to spur revitalization in Over-the-Rhine.

What this means is that the project can now proceed. It’s a much-needed boost after losing the prospect of gaining $60 million from a new sales tax after being dumped from the “icon tax” levy.Read More »