8 Cincinnati area buildings are coming back to life
A new Soapbox series focuses on building redevelopment. In part 1, writer Caitlin Koenig dives into Greater Cincinnati’s past and offers a peek at what these eight buildings are blossoming into.
Madisonville
Offering an eclectic array of businesses, Madisonville is home to deeply rooted residents and newcomers attracted by unique homes in a reasonable price range. This family-friendly neighborhood offers hike/bike trails, an emerging arts scene and a burdgeoning CBD that's just months away from a complete overhaul, thanks to the Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation.
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: Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation
ArtsWave recently awarded a total of $45,000 to five LISC Place Matters neighborhoods—Avondale, Covington, Madisonville, Price Hill and Walnut Hills.
Children’s Home high school focuses efforts to assist young adults with autism
The Children’s Home of Cincinnati’s High School for Students with Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorders, now in its fourth year of operation, is open for registration.
Madisonville Blooms Garden Tour beautifies neighborhood
On June 22, the Madisonville Beautification Committee is hosting its third annual Madisonville Blooms Garden Tour.
Xavier offers LaunchCincy entrepreneurship workshops in Spanish
Xavier University’s X-link program, a Williams College of Business initiative to support locally owned business creation in greater Cincinnati, has expanded its LaunchCincy entrepreneurship workshops to include a workshop for Spanish speakers called LaunchCincy Juntos.
ArtsWave gives $45,000 to five Place Matters neighborhoods
This year, ArtsWave will award grants to five of LISC’s Place Matters neighborhoods—Avondale, Covington, Madisonville, Price Hill and Walnut Hills—totaling $45,000.
SPARK expands to prepare more children for kindergarten
The Children’s Home of Cincinnati has offered the Supporting Partnerships to Assure Ready Kids (SPARK) program since 2009, and it continues to expand its reach, as it now serves children in four different Cincinnati communities.
Madisonville to build 500 gardens
Madisonville has a goal of having 500 food-producing gardens for residents and workers in 2014 and beyond. The initiative, 500 Gardens, was created by Sidestreams Foundation, Inc. and the MCURC.
Neighborhood improvement: The 90-day plan
A collaborative effort between city departments, neighborhood residents and community organizations, the three-month Neighborhood Enhancement Program focuses on developing the assets of Cincinnati neighborhoods.
