Featured Stories

8 Cincinnati area buildings are coming back to life

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, December 02, 2014

A new Soapbox series focuses on building redevelopment. In part 1, writer Caitlin Koenig dives into Greater Cincinnati’s past and offers a peek at what these eight buildings are blossoming into.

Architecture, Cincinnati, Economic Development, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Covington, Over-the-Rhine, Madisonville

Happy Thanksgiving

Sarah Whitman Monday, November 24, 2014

Soapbox is on hiatus this week as we take time to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families. Look for updated content and a new newsletter on December 2. Happy Thanksgiving!

Elevating Our Environment: Cincinnati Design Awards recognizes 17 outstanding projects

Sarah Whitman Thursday, November 20, 2014

Recently, 255 design professional gathered at the Contemporary Arts Center to honor the year's best projects in architecture, interior design, landscape design and experiential design.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, BrandHUB, Cincinnati, Environment + Sustainability, Parks + Greenspace, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Talent

Downtown

My Soapbox: Chris Bergman, Choremonster

Benjamin Plattner Tuesday, November 18, 2014

OTR-based startup Choremonster is riding a huge wave of momentum following a four-month stint in the Disney Accelerator. We recently caught up with CEO Chris Bergman.

Architecture + Design, Cincinnati, Consumer Products, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, IT + High Tech, Research + Innovation, Startup, Talent

Over-the-Rhine

Four Cincinnati startups that could change the world

Chelsea Amsley Tuesday, November 18, 2014

These four Cincinnati startups are making moves to improve both the local economy and quality of life. If they succeed, humanity will be all the better.

Cincinnati, Entrepreneurship, Environment + Sustainability, IT + High Tech, Quality of Life, Research + Innovation, Social Business, Social Innovation, Startup, Talent, Water

My Soapbox: Ben Cochran, Soap Floats Recording

Benjamin Plattner Tuesday, November 11, 2014

A Cincinnati native with a lifelong musical infatuation, Ben Cochran is the creative force behind Soap Floats, a collaborative recording studio in Columbia-Tusculum.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Entrepreneurship, Regionalism, Talent

Mt. Lookout / Columbia-Tusculum

Man on fire: Xavier innovation center head taps into region's creative mindset

Douglas J. Guth Tuesday, November 11, 2014

After a 20-year career of connecting with creatives at organizations such as The Walt Disney Company, Shawn Nason is finding his motto of "Innovation isn't work, it's a lifestyle" seamlessly carrying over into academia.

Cincinnati, Higher Education, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Evanston / Norwood

Cincinnati Design Awards honors wide range of local projects

Sarah Whitman Tuesday, November 11, 2014

This Friday, the Cincinnati Design Awards will celebrate Greater Cincinnati's best architecture, interior design, graphic design and landscape architecture projects.

Architecture, Architecture + Design, Arts + Culture, BrandHUB, Cincinnati, Talent

Downtown

How public art is building safer, stronger neighborhoods in Detroit

Anna Clark Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Forget your ideas about giant abstract sculptures on museum lawns. In Detroit, public art is an essential part of community life.

Community leaders push to make Cincinnati the most immigrant-friendly city in America

Holly End Tuesday, November 04, 2014

Cincinnati ranks as one of the best cities to raise a family, to start or expand a business, and (no surprise) to eat ice cream. Now a group of nearly 100 prominent Cincinnatians led by Mayor Cranley wants to add one more designation to that list—The Most Immigrant Friendly City in America.

Cincinnati, Diversity, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Social Innovation

Clifton / CUF, Downtown

Greater Cincinnati's 10 Most Anticipated Development Projects

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Today it seems that construction is everywhere. Developments are popping up overnight, and long-time residents and recent transplants are breathing life back into the city, while new projects are being announced every day. Here's a field guide to good things coming to Cincinnati.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, Dining + Nightlife, Economic Development, Education + Learning, Food + Drink, Move to Cincinnati, Non-Profit, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Transportation

Western Hills, Covington, Newport, Price Hill, Northside, Downtown, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills, Over-the-Rhine

Group celebrates 50 years of saving buildings and improving neighborhoods

Liz McEwan Tuesday, October 28, 2014

In a culture obsessed with the newest, biggest and brightest things, some of our most valuable assets can be neglected to the point where their very presence becomes a blight to the community. The Cincinnati Preservation Association is our city’s local preservation hero, stepping in to speak for historic buildings, artwork, cultural sites and infrastructure that would otherwise be on the slate for demolition.

Cincinnati, Economic Development, Environment + Sustainability, Leadership, Research + Innovation

Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills

Want to get people back to work? Fill the basic skills gap

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Low-income workers like Tawnee McCluskey often lack the basic skills needed to find a good job. To bridge the gap, experts says it's essential to invest in training. Yet despite millions of people out of work, programs are hard to find.

Great Parks help attract, retain and connect young professionals

Jayna Barker Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Whether you enjoy the challenge of a strenuous hike or prefer to sit quietly and watch the fireflies next to a campfire, there are countless activities at Cincinnati's local parks to help young professionals disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Cincinnati, Move to Cincinnati, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life

Meet four locals who are living the dream in Cincinnati

Holly End Tuesday, October 14, 2014

From the founder of a local food startup to parents who chose to adopt internationally, find out about four Cincinnatians who are living the dream right here in the Queen City — and how you can, too.

Cincinnati, Move to Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life

Pleasant Ridge / Kennedy Heights, Covington