The Ridge Completes Retail Leasing in Cincinnati
The addition of a new fitness studio fills the final commercial space at the mixed-use development.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Ambition Fitness signed a 10-year lease for 3,416 square feet of retail space at 6010 Ridge Avenue in Cincinnati. This commitment secures the final available commercial unit within The Ridge, a mixed-use development.
Why it matters
The deal signals the full occupancy of The Ridge, a $20 million development, and marks the expansion of the Ambition Fitness brand into the Cincinnati market.
The 10-year lease covers 3,416 square feet in a $20 million mixed-use development. With this agreement, the developer has achieved full occupancy for its commercial retail space at the site.
The players
Ambition Fitness
A fitness studio operator founded in 2018 by Katie Daniel.
Towne Properties
The commercial real estate landlord and developer of The Ridge.
Tryfon Christoforou
A commercial real estate representative who managed the leasing transaction.
Nick Pesola
A former brokerage representative involved in the transaction.
Katie Daniel
The founder and operator who established Ambition Fitness in 2018.
The details
Ambition Fitness secured the final retail unit at The Ridge, a $20 million mixed-use project. Landlord Towne Properties finalized the transaction with representatives Tryfon Christoforou and Nick Pesola in October 2026. The site will function as a fitness studio, rounding out the development's commercial tenant mix.
Timeline
October 2026: Ambition Fitness signed a 10-year lease.
May 2026: Nick Pesola departed the brokerage.
Market Landscape
This deal marks the completion of the commercial leasing strategy for The Ridge, a $20 million mixed-use development in Cincinnati. Securing this final anchor tenant reflects the ongoing absorption of retail space within the area's planned mixed-use corridors.
Local operators in mixed-use developments should monitor the total occupancy rates and foot traffic shifts that occur once a fitness studio begins operation at The Ridge. Review your own lease renewal timelines against the 10-year standard set in this commercial transaction.
The takeaway
The finalization of this lease highlights the importance of anchoring retail spaces with destination-based fitness services to drive recurring foot traffic. Operators should audit the tenant mix of nearby properties to assess how complementary service providers influence regional commercial demand.
Further reading
For more on local business expansion, visit Cincinnati Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKRC.
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