New housing project breaks ground in Avondale
On Nov. 6, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for eight for-sale townhomes in Avondale. The $2.4 million project is the first market-rate housing project in the neighborhood since the '90s.
Avondale
Avondale is Cincinnati’s fourth largest neighborhood and home to the nation’s second oldest zoo, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. Burnet Avenue runs through the community and serves as headquarters for two of the region’s top hospitals and research centers: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The neighborhood abuts both Xavier University and UC main campuses. The developing Cincinnati Innovation District is anchored by 1819 Innovation Hub on Reading Road, just off of interstate I-71 at the Martin Luther King Dr. exchange.
United Way seeks volunteers to assist families with tax prep
Tax season is quickly approaching, and because the United Way of Greater Cincinnati recognizes it can sometimes be a stressful time for hardworking families, it’s seeking volunteers who can commit to helping those families file for free.
First POP-UP Cincy installation set for weekend
The first installment, Concept Camp, will provide a space for artists to share ideas and receive feedback from the local creative community.
CYC honors Outstanding Students, raises $105K at Dream Makers Celebration
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative hosted its 11th annual Dream Makers Celebration earlier this month, raising about $105,000 for programs that “empower vulnerable students to succeed.”
Mercy Health physician hosts second annual health fair
For Kent Robinson, Mercy Health physician, it’s his goal for people to begin to expand their notions of “wellness,” so he's hosting his second-annual A Day of Wellness.
Impact 100 funds three grantees, enables transformation
At its annual awards ceremony last week, Impact 100 awarded $327,000 to three local nonprofits in the form of three $109,000 transformational grants.
Art & Cuisine Series to launch in October
Uptown Consortium is preparing to launch an art and cuisine series in October, which will last through March, as they recently received a $10,000 grant from The Haile/U.S. Bank Foundation.
HOME encourages dialogue, shares best practices for stronger communities
Housing Opportunities Made Equal will host a forum next month to generate discussions about best practices for community building.
ArtsWave grant recipient: Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation
ArtsWave recently awarded a total of $45,000 to five LISC Place Matters neighborhoods—Avondale, Covington, Madisonville, Price Hill and Walnut Hills.
Co-working options grow thanks to Cincinnati’s expanding pool of independent professionals
Co-working has had a foothold in Cincinnati for many years, and the options for workers looking for collaborative office space have continued to grow. Here are 6 co-working shops for independent workers who still want to drink from the proverbial water cooler.
