Video Summer in the city
A look at summer in Cincinnati through the eyes of the Soapbox video staff.
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.
Cincinnati seeking applicants for arts grants
The City of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for its competitive Capital Arts Grant Program, with approximately $300,000 available for improvements to cultural facilities.
Occupying idle teen hands
Like Cincinnati, many cities across the country are trying to prevent the volatile mix of teen boredom and hot temperatures by implementing summer jobs programs.
Free-college programs multiply
As cities try to emulate Kalamazoo's success with its free college tuition program, Strive is working to put together its own program locally.
Cincinnati delegation sees form-based codes in action
Late last week, a twenty-five member delegation of Cincinnati city staff, members of the Urban Land Institute, neighborhood leaders and local developers went to Nashville to see first-hand how form-based codes have accelerated that city's economic development.
Green Cincinnati Action Plan passed by council
Cincinnati City Council has passed Mayor Mark Mallory's Green Cincinnati Action Plan, a list of 80 specific recommendations that could reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent over the next 20 years.
Transit restructuring getting a close look
Cincinnati City Council has adopted a motion that would restructure the finances and control of SORTA, southwest Ohio's transit agency.
AIA report looks at Cincinnati’s 100 percent green building exemption
A new report released by the American Institute of Architects looks at the 12 best green building incentives by state and local governments, which includes the City of Cincinnati's tax exemption.
Cincinnati promoting National Homeownership Month
Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory and City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr have announced a schedule of events to commemorate National Homeownership Month and to show why Cincinnati is such a great place to buy a home.
Cincinnati CFOs forecast increase in 3Q hiring
The Robert Half International Financial Hiring Index is forecasting increased hiring of full-time accounting and finance professionals in the Cincinnati area during the third quarter of 2008.
