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Sydney Franklin

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Cincinnati, New York
As seen in: Cincinnati Enquirer, MSN, The New York Times, Yahoo Entertainment, Yahoo Life, USA Today, Yahoo News, Aol, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, Miami Herald and
Covers:  Architecture, urban design, real estate, art, gender & identity issues in the professional workplace, labor practices, commemorative design, parks, and preservation in the built environment
Doesn't Cover: Interior design
@enquirer real estate enterprise reporter // Formerly @nytrealestate, @archpaper // @Syr_Arch & @GoldringAJCs Alum ‘15 // send tips to: sfranklin@enquirer.com

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As an arts journalist, I pursue writing and communications opportunities that revolve around architecture, urbanism, politics, feminism, and equity. My background working for the City of New York and various design media outlets have given me extensive insider knowledge of the built environment, as well as a deep appreciation of the dedication and foresight it takes to build strong communities. Whether it's reporting on upcoming park projects in Detroit or how the people of Orlando and Charlest…

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A new group of experts wants to eradicate modern slavery in the built environment

A new group of experts wants to eradicate modern slavery in the built environment

Spearheaded by the Grace Farms Foundation in New Canaan, Connecticut, a group of high-profile construction an…

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Here's what saved the Notre Dame Cathedral from total destruction

Here's what saved the Notre Dame Cathedral from total destruction

Though a battered version of its former self, Notre Dame Cathedral still stands today largely because its 226…

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Michael Arad unveils design for Charleston shooting memorial

Michael Arad unveils design for Charleston shooting memorial

Michael Arad, architect behind the New York’s National September 11 Memorial, unveiled his vision for a monum…

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Selby Library by SOM's Walter Netsch may be demolished in Sarasota bayfront project

Selby Library by SOM's Walter Netsch may be demolished in Sarasota bayfront project

A Walter Netsch–designed library is under threat as plans move forward for a much-anticipated, community-back…

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The TWA Hotel opens at JFK Airport, helps revamp Saarinen's Jet Age landmark - AN Interior

The TWA Hotel opens at JFK Airport, helps revamp Saarinen's Jet Age landmark - AN Interior

Humbly perched behind Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center, a new seven-story split structure has risen at JFK, …

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Architecture collective joins activists to protest luxury towers on New York's Lower East Side

Architecture collective joins activists to protest luxury towers on New York's Lower East Side

One Manhattan Square, an 800-foot-tall glass tower in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, is at the center of a gras…

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Share your memories of the Crosley Tower with The Enquirer Original

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By Sydney Franklin Verified
| Cincinnati Enquirer Verified
June 16, 2026, 9:30 p.m. ET With demolition well underway of the University of Cincinnati's Crosley Tower, The Enquirer is collecting reader memories of the infamous Brutalist building. Take our quick survey below (or click the link here and open a new tab) to share your experiences of the 57-year-old structure through the decades. Your answers may be published in a special Enquirer article. View in new tab USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales in tech, home, fashion, beauty & more curated by our editors.
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Hyde Park Square advocacy group angry over demolition of 1915 building Original

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By Sydney Franklin Verified
| Cincinnati Enquirer Verified
June 10, 2026, 11:15 a.m. ET The advocacy group that successfully led a citywide petition over the future of Cincinnati's Hyde Park Square is now rebuking developers for plans to demolish a 111-year-old building in the neighborhood's business district. On Wednesday, June 10, Save Hyde Park Square sent out a press release calling out the development team of PLK Communities, The Loring Group and NorthPointe Group just one week after they filed new plans with the city's planning department.
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Housing plan for old sports mall divides 2 West Side neighborhoods

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By Scott Wartman Verified, Sydney Franklin Verified
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June 4, 2026, 12:25 a.m. ET A developer plans to demolish the former Western Hills Sports Mall to build a 167-unit affordable housing complex. The Westwood Civic Association supports the project, citing the need for denser, affordable housing in the area. The West Price Hill Community Council opposes the development, raising concerns about density, crime and traffic. The proposal will go before Cincinnati's planning commission for a public meeting to address a necessary zoning change.
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