The Banks: See new renderings of planned office tower at Cincinnati riverfront – The Cincinnati Enquirer

Rendering of the 180 Building, set for The Banks along Cincinnati's riverfront.(Photo: Provided)

Last year amid fighting between the city and county, county officials pledged an office tower would be built at 180 Walnut at The Banks on Cincinnati's riverfront.

There was no official announcement though. And then the coronavirus pandemic hit Ohio and there was little news related to the project -- other than more fighting between the county and city.

Officials on Tuesday unveiled renderings of the office tower at Tuesday's Board of Commissioners' regular work session.

The building, which will be developed by Lincoln Property Company, is a $92.5 million, 17-story office building, just east of the Freedom Center on the existing development podium next to Planet Fitness. At 361,285 square feet, the tower is twice the minimum build requirement on the site, according to a report on the project reviewed by The Enquirer.

Project employment is 1,400-1,600 employees, though no tenants will be revealed yet. County officials say there are pledged tenants for at least 50 percent of the space.

Renderings show a top floor lounge and outdoor roof terrace, along with an in-building gym.

Construction is set to begin in the spring or summer of 2021, with completion by winter 2021.

"It's very exciting to bring all those jobs down to the riverfront," said Board of Commissioners President Denise Driehaus.

Commissioners are expected to officially sign off on the construction at their meeting on Thursday. The deal then goes to the city, where the city manager is expected to sign off on the deal, said County Administrator Jeff Aluotto.

The deal does not need Cincinnati City Council approval, Aluotto said.

Rendering of the 180 Walnut Building lobby at The Banks.(Photo: Provided)

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