The Banks is a one-of-a-kind, 18-acre mixed-use development on the Ohio River between Great American Ball Park and Paul Brown Stadium. Phase 1A is now open . Adjacent to the new Riverfront Park, Phase One of The Banks opened in 2011 featuring 300 luxury apartments and 80,000 square feet of in-line retail and over 6,000 parking spaces.

Establishments now open include Holy Grail, Johnny Rockets the Police Welcome Center, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill and Orange Leaf. Opening in 2012, Mahogany's, Ruth's Chris, The Wine Guy and Tin Roof will join the line up.

Upon completion of the entire development, The Banks will include nearly 3 million square feet of residential living, street-level retail, restaurants, offices, and hotel rooms.