In the hands of Danny Babcock and Matthew Dayler, the two principle artists in a fast-growing Cincinnati mural collective called Higher Level Art, street art is making its move indoors covering the walls of businesses and bars. But the best advertisement for their skills might remain the colorful, topical designs that adorn buildings and streets in Cincinnati.
Urban farming isn't easy. Soils are rock-hard and contaminated, markets are tough to develop and space for crops is limited. In fact, farming is tough enough in rural areas. So why do it in the city? Ask Megan Hill - one of Cincinnati's newest urban farmers. And later this week, Will Allen, the leader of the urban farming revolution visits Xavier to lay the groundwork for other future farmers.
Don't call it a comeback - it's been there for years, but Main Street's previous incarnations as both an eclectic art enclave and busy entertainment district are seeing organic growth as businesses begin to spring up again. Soapbox writer Henry Sweets talks with some of the area's new business owners and current residents to find out what's breathing new life into the neighborhood.
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