Downtown

Downtown Cincinnati is the place to live, work, and play populated by restaurants, cafes, bars, arts and culture venues around every corner, plus a long-awaited and busy Kroger's that anchors recently-renovated Court Street Plaza. The downtown urban core is alive with programming, including music during the summer and ice skating in the winter, and features the largest living room 'television' in the region overlooking The Genius of Water at Fountain Square. Downtown has experienced dramatic expansion and population growth with residential developments, including condos and apartments in all price ranges, many of which boast scenic views of the hillsides and the river and offer unparalleled access to nightlife and recreation.

Entrepreneurs showcase their growth with technology tools

A captivated audience hears how local Nitro! Bootcamp participants have embraced new tech tools and coaching.  

CNU 32.Cincinnati Comes to Town

“Cincinnati was chosen for its history, distinct neighborhoods, unique communities and places, and how it has been rebuilt harnessing its own diversity to overcome adversity.”

The proposal's intent is to craft a zoning regulation that minimizes parking requirements.
Connected Communities feedback from neighbors in East Price Hill, North Avondale, and Mt. Airy

Multifaceted zoning legislation to increase housing has disconcerted critics on the ground while others see middle housing as a balancing factor to improve housing stock.

Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s production of The Match Game is playing now through May 5, 2024
On stage at Ensemble Theatre: Full production of the 2022 PLAY/write winner

The Match Game is the 2022 winner of the Jackie Demaline Regional Collegiate playwriting competition.

Ceramic artist Terri Kern's work has evolved from emphasizing functional to creative pieces, especially vessels and jewelry.
Artists lean into social media

A muralist and a ceramic artist discuss how they promote.  

2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Tunde Wey (chef)
Meet Tunde Wey, 2024 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence

With a unique blend of activism and gastronomy, Wey challenges the way we think about food and its impact on society.

From left to right: Julee Peterson, Katie Trauth-Taylor, PhD, Dr. Kesha B. Williams, Amy Vaughn, Anastasia S. Tarpeh-Ellis
TogetherDigital uplifts Women in Tech at second annual Women’s Day event

50% of women in tech leave their jobs by age 35. The majority leave due to life circumstances or a lack of support.

Every Thursday, the Center opens its doors for Pub Night, with live music and ample Guinness on tap. On this particular evening, a traditional Irish session, a fluctuating group of 8 to 14 string and woodwind players, performs traditional music.
Cincy Go Bragh, Boyo! Local descendants preserve Irish culture

Irish immigrants have made monumental contributions to Cincinnati’s evolution. As offspring of Irish immigrants became settled into local society, those of Emerald Isle lineage dispersed widely throughout the city.

Jessica Shely, GDP Creative Agency, teaches founders how to use Wix to build their websites.
Minority and women founders use bootcamp lessons to excel

Nitro! Bootcamp 2023 has been instrumental in unlocking a reservoir of ideas, technology and tools.  

1986 Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Nikki Giovanni (poet)
Landscapes by artist Robert S. Duncanson left astonishing mark and important legacy for Cincinnati

The Taft Museum of Art and the Duncanson Society launch year-round outreach program.  

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