Uplift Dispensary
Hamilton
Description
Fifth Cincinnati-area store for the Uplift brand, occupying a 6,000-square-foot third tenant space in Todd Hilton's revitalized building.
Impact summary
Would fill a long-vacant retail space with 35-45 jobs and steady daily traffic, but faces the city's one-dispensary selection rule.
Applicant
- Name
- Cascade Southern Ohio, LLC (Ben McBride)
- Address
- 877 NW Washington Boulevard, Hamilton, OhioSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council — 2026-10-28
Uplift wants to open a dispensary in a vacant 5,800 sq ft space of the former Dan Barry Cinema building, open 9-9 daily with 35-45 employees and 350-400 customers a day. Planning commission recommended approval with conditions; the ordinance only got a first reading.
Planning Commission — 2026-09-17
Fifth Cincinnati-area store for the Uplift brand, occupying a 6,000-square-foot third tenant space in Todd Hilton's revitalized building.
Related issues (1)
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