Are Ohio’s small villages serving their residents? A new law brings more scrutiny
It requires every village in the state to be evaluated to see if it should be considered for dissolution by the voters.
Greenhills
Greenhills is a village with its roots in a historic period of the nation. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s created a program to build new communities as part of his New Deal plans for the country. Greenhills is one of only three such “greenbelt” communities built in the country, whose designs included expansive greenspace. Today, Greenhills is surrounded by 2,500 acres of Winton Woods, one of Hamilton County’s largest parks. Its nearly 4,000 residents enjoy a community vibe thanks to its winding streets, cul-de-sacs, community events, and the neighborliness of its residents.
Demands for emergency medical service are stretching the budgets of small towns and townships
Calls for medical care have increased 40-50% in some communities over 10 years while the population has remained stagnant.
Taxing times: Small towns count on special tax levies to maintain essential services
Paying for fire protection and emergency medical services was on the ballot seven times in six different communities.
In North Bend, a tiny village has big plans for a riverfront park and historic site
The William Henry Harrison Riverfront Park would be an $11 million project that pays homage to the history of the site, the stories of Harrison and his family, the indigenous people who populated the Ohio and Miami valleys, and the importance of the Ohio River to the region’s history and culture.
Despite controversies, mayor’s courts are fixtures of small-town justice
Ohio is one of only two states with mayor's courts, whose origins date to 19th century Cincinnati.
Greenhills: A New Deal historic landmark strives to attract new residents with community and safety
Eighty-five years after its settlement, Greenhills is trying to balance its historic legacy with the changing tastes and demands of 21st century America.
Public meetings and convening sessions help guide county allocation of federal funds
This money went towards immediate, long-term, and transformational needs.
Partner Partner Content What makes a great place?
No matter the scale, we intuitively know when a place is great, even if we don’t fully understand why.
City of Neighborhoods: The antidote to anti-urbanism
Empowering urban neighborhhoods and giving them the tools they need to build the kinds of communities they envision will create diverse, equitable communities.
Volunteers, signatures needed for affordable housing trust fund
A proposed charter amendment will allocate funds to support the city’s most vulnerable population.
