Vision

Southbank hires top NKY planner for Imagination 2020

Northern Kentucky's preeminent planner has been hired by Southbank Partners to oversee an exciting new economic development plan for the Ohio River Southbank corridor. Marshall Slagle, whose career as a professional planner spans nearly 50 years, will work with Southbank's member cities and volunteers on crafting the Southbank Imagination 2020 Plan. The plan, which will take more than a year to draft and implement, will create an economic development road map from Ludlow to Fort Thomas and help transform the Southbank riverfront corridor. “I'm thrilled to have Marshall Slagle and all he knows working for Southbank,” said Southbank President Jack Moreland. “Every development plan that has been done involving the riverfront, Marshall is familiar with and probably wrote.” Imagination 2020 will bring together government, business and community leaders to develop a master economic development plan for the Southbank river cities. It will include plans to develop and upgrade business opportunities, entertainment areas, public walking and gathering places, public and private transportation, streetscapes, signage and infrastructure. “The plan will bring jobs, growth and improved infrastructure to our river cities,” Moreland said. “And we are partnering with Marshall Slagle to help make that happen.” Slagle, spent nearly 40 years with the Northern Kentucky Planning Commission. In 2004 he established Marshall Slagle Planning LLC, a consulting firm specializing in planning and zoning services to communities, organizations and others. Slagle said working on Northern Kentucky riverfront's long-term development strategy is a natural fit with his background as a career planner.  Marshall appeared on FOX 19 after his hiring was announced. Read more here;

http://www.fox19.com/Global/story.asp?S=11790570

Envision.  Transform.  Realize.

Envision a Northern Kentucky riverfront community celebrating the region's heritage and current accomplishments while driving a bold vision of the future.  Creating a leading-edge, vibrant "Southbank" - the riverfront areas of Ludlow, Covington, Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Fort Thomas - is more than a dream.  The collaboration of these communities under Southbank Partners is transforming the vision into reality.

Develop.

The Southbank economy is thriving.  Spectacular view, charming historic districts, bustling business districts, and award-winning new construction converge; creating an exciting sustainable community.  Beautiful hotels, cool office environments, hip retail spaces, and amazing residential opportunities couples with major public attractions and entertainment venues are in three stages of development:  thriving, underway and planned.

Move.

Easy navigation is crucial to the vitality of Southbank.  Improving access to the area and enhancing the walkability throughout the neighborhoods are key priorities.  The premiere Southbank Partners project, Riverfront commons, links Southbank with a riverfront trail; providing a pedestrian alternative and recreational opportunities.

Experience.

Southbank Partners maximizes the opportunities and marketability of the most exciting address in the Tri-State Region... Southbank.