Fights over eminent domain in Cincinnati

[LaurenG]

"When you say the name Crate & Barrel, you're talking about one of the most desirable retailers in the world. So, two astute developers would -- if both have the opportunity -- be in a tenacious tug of war," marketing consultant Stan Eichelbaum said.

Planners had hoped to have a two-story Crate & Barrel store already in place as part of the retail and commercial complex envisioned to lie just off the Smith Road/Edwards Road exit on Interstate 71.

But the Ohio Supreme Court said it has not decided if it will hear the appeal of holdout homeowners, London said.


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[maxsolomon]

1. no place in america needs another crate & barrel store

least of all the smith/edwards exit.

everytime i go back to my dying hometown, i'm stunned at how much history it will tear down to grovel at the feet of soulless franchise retail.

[LaurenG]

2. I agree

They tore down some beautiful homes for the developer. I never cared for crate and barrel either. I'm surprised it wasn't for a super walmart.