Northside

For those seeking an urban environment with a funky blend of Victorian homes, eclectic and traditional businesses, a long tradition of community activism and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati, you can't go wrong with Northside. Home to the legendary 4th of July parade, the Northside Farmer's Market, Shake It Records, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, popular watering holes like the Comet and Northside Tavern and an active community council, Northside is all about preserving its strong grassroots heritage. One of Cincinnati's most walkable neighborhoods, Northside also features multiple green spaces, including Hoffner Park, the central site of numerous festivals.

The Makers Mobile art gallery sits outside of PAR Projects' new home. It will eventually become part of a new building made entirely from shipping containers.

PAR Projects opens new space to art installations

Now through Nov. 27, PAR Projects is hosting its first art installation at its new home in Northside. Over the next few months, the organization will begin the redevelopment and renovation of the property.

Brand Old Productions produced this public service video for KCB.
Brand Old Productions, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful collaborate to launch PSA

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful has a new public service announcement that speaks to something we all have in common — the desire to live in a neighborhood, and in a city, that’s free of blight and vacancy.

Rachelle Caplan purchased a vintage van and transformed it into a mobile music studio.
People’s Liberty project grantee, Rachelle Caplan

Local musician Rachelle Caplan is using her People's Liberty grant to bring a music studio on wheels, called Caravan, to events around the city.

Renovation work is underway at 4240 Fergus St. in Northside, which will become a Kinda Tiny House.
NEST bringing tiny house movement to Northside

Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation has been renovating and building houses for years. On Sept. 25, the organization is hosting a kick-off party for its Kinda Tiny Houses development project.

In 2014, 4221 Hamilton Ave. was included on the house tour.
Northside House Tour celebrates neighborhood architecture

The Northside House Tour has been held 16 times since 1990, and this year's event on Sept. 25 will feature 12 homes from a variety of historic periods.

Owners of The Littlefield opening second concept in Northside

The Littlefield team is bringing another concept to Northside in September called Second Place, a neighborhood bar to showcase local sporting events.

The scoreboard at Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition keeps track of the high scores on its 50+ arcade games.
Breweries and game libraries encourage Cincinnati to get its game on

Arcades aren't the only place to play games in Greater Cincinnati, as brewpubs have started adding giant Jenga and ping pong tables to their taprooms and two new places offer board games on their menu.

Going Green: Collective Impact connects at-risk residents to cleaner air and healthier food

Green Umbrella unites more than 300 businesses, nonprofits and governmental agencies to improve Greater Cincinnati sustainability efforts, thanks to the Collective Impact model.  

A rendering of what the new construction at 1323 Cedar Ave. in College Hill will look like.
NOFA program allows developers to complete rehabs in eight neighborhoods

Ten residential development projects will receive a total of about $4.4 million in city funds through the Notice of Funding Availability program.

Dojo Gelato is expanding its operation to a second location in Northside.
Update: Status of food trucks to restaurants

Local food truck owners are in the process of opening brick-and-mortar restaurants in Newtown, Northside, Over-the-Rhine and Pleasant Ridge.

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