Forum to explore strong, diverse neighborhoods
You can be a part of the creation of strong, diverse neighborhoods at a meeting being hosted by Steve Smith, president of The Model Group.
Mt. Lookout / Columbia-Tusculum
Home of Cincinnati's 16-inch astronomic telescope and Ault and Alms parks, Mt. Lookout boasts locally-owned, one-of-a-kind specialty shops, as well as upscale restaurants and neighborhood watering holes. The neighborhood is inviting with a bright mix of traditional and modern elements scattered around the easily walkable Mt. Lookout Square.Featuring a well-maintained stock of stately older homes, a new wave of young families and singles have recently taken to moving up to the hill in search of housing deals conveniently located to a vibrant nightlife and strong community involvement.
Growing Cincinnati beats trend
U.S. Census estimates released last week show that Cincinnati gained 826 residents in 2007, beating the trend of population losses suffered by most Ohio metropolitan areas.
Cincinnati seeking applicants for arts grants
The City of Cincinnati is seeking applicants for its competitive Capital Arts Grant Program, with approximately $300,000 available for improvements to cultural facilities.
Occupying idle teen hands
Like Cincinnati, many cities across the country are trying to prevent the volatile mix of teen boredom and hot temperatures by implementing summer jobs programs.
Free-college programs multiply
As cities try to emulate Kalamazoo's success with its free college tuition program, Strive is working to put together its own program locally.
Cincinnati delegation sees form-based codes in action
Late last week, a twenty-five member delegation of Cincinnati city staff, members of the Urban Land Institute, neighborhood leaders and local developers went to Nashville to see first-hand how form-based codes have accelerated that city's economic development.
Green Cincinnati Action Plan passed by council
Cincinnati City Council has passed Mayor Mark Mallory's Green Cincinnati Action Plan, a list of 80 specific recommendations that could reduce the city's greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent over the next 20 years.
Transit restructuring getting a close look
Cincinnati City Council has adopted a motion that would restructure the finances and control of SORTA, southwest Ohio's transit agency.
AIA report looks at Cincinnati’s 100 percent green building exemption
A new report released by the American Institute of Architects looks at the 12 best green building incentives by state and local governments, which includes the City of Cincinnati's tax exemption.
African-American Chamber teaming with State of Ohio on minority business development
The Ohio Department of Development has announced that it will team up with the Greater Cincinnati African-American Chamber of Commerce and the Akron Urban League to expand the state's support of the minority business community.
