Power to the people: Neighborhoods flex their civic muscles to bring about change
Neighborhood groups are working to shift power back to people who have historically been forgotten, marginalized, and ignored over the years.
Mt. Airy
Mt. Airy was first settled in 1806 and incorporated in 1865 from land granted by Mill Creek and Green townships. In 1911, Mt. Airy was annexed into the city of Cincinnati. The racially diverse community, which had 9,210 residents according to the 2020 U.S. Census, is a varied mix of single-family and high-density housing. The community is home to two Queen City icons: Mt. Airy Forest, which provides 1,459 acres of greenspace that’s one of the largest urban municipal forests in the U.S., and the Mt. Airy Water Tower; a majestic, 15-building, 8.5-million-gallon-capacity structure that resembles a medieval fortress. The Water Tower has kept the Mt. Airy community hydrated since 1927. In 2018, when the possibility of demolishing the Mt. Airy Water Tower was proposed, Mt. Airy residents successfully embraced the effort to have the Water Towers designated as an historic city landmark.
Power and purpose: The leadership of Dr. Kareem Moncree-Moffett and Ramona Malone
They don’t run daily school operations, but their influence is undeniable.
The Living New Deal: 90 years later, FDR’s groundbreaking program is part of our everyday lives
"It showed what a caring government, an enlightened government, could do for everybody."
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.
Mt. Airy CUREator: Constance Brinson, Constance Constant Care
An experienced day-care facility owner provides formative lessons for little ones.
Mt. Airy CUREator: Ryan Conlon, Honeysuckle Removal
Ryan Conlon didn’t envision shifting careers to specialize in removing invasive plants.
Third places prevail
Beyond work and school, these Mt. Airy places enliven the community
Mt. Airy CUREator: Adam Jones, The Nati Disc Golf
The Mt. Airy course has been ranked among the top five courses in Ohio and the top 50 in the world. Players from Europe and Asia come in and play the Forest’s course. It’s beautiful, it’s easily accessible, and it’s great exercise.
Just being of service
Two longstanding community organizations that serve Mt. Airy’s more than 9,200 residents are its Town Council and Civic Club.
Stable homes, stable communities
Mt. Airy navigates several hurdles to improve owners’ and renter’s quality of life.
