Three Cincinnati development organizations receive New Market Tax Credits
This year, a total of $7 billion in New Market Tax Credits were awarded to 120 organizations around the country from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund.
Northside
For those seeking an urban environment with a funky blend of Victorian homes, eclectic and traditional businesses, a long tradition of community activism and one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Cincinnati, you can't go wrong with Northside. Home to the legendary 4th of July parade, the Northside Farmer's Market, Shake It Records, the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Cincinnati, popular watering holes like the Comet and Northside Tavern and an active community council, Northside is all about preserving its strong grassroots heritage. One of Cincinnati's most walkable neighborhoods, Northside also features multiple green spaces, including Hoffner Park, the central site of numerous festivals.
People’s Liberty funds Space Walk backyard solar system
Josiah Wolf loves space. Through a grant from People's Liberty, he has taken his hobby and made it accessible to passersby along the Mill Creek Trail in Salway Park.
PAR Projects opens new space to art installations
Now through Nov. 27, PAR Projects is hosting its first art installation at its new home in Northside. Over the next few months, the organization will begin the redevelopment and renovation of the property.
Brand Old Productions, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful collaborate to launch PSA
Keep Cincinnati Beautiful has a new public service announcement that speaks to something we all have in common — the desire to live in a neighborhood, and in a city, that’s free of blight and vacancy.
People’s Liberty project grantee, Rachelle Caplan
Local musician Rachelle Caplan is using her People's Liberty grant to bring a music studio on wheels, called Caravan, to events around the city.
NEST bringing tiny house movement to Northside
Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation has been renovating and building houses for years. On Sept. 25, the organization is hosting a kick-off party for its Kinda Tiny Houses development project.
Northside House Tour celebrates neighborhood architecture
The Northside House Tour has been held 16 times since 1990, and this year's event on Sept. 25 will feature 12 homes from a variety of historic periods.
Owners of The Littlefield opening second concept in Northside
The Littlefield team is bringing another concept to Northside in September called Second Place, a neighborhood bar to showcase local sporting events.
Breweries and game libraries encourage Cincinnati to get its game on
Arcades aren't the only place to play games in Greater Cincinnati, as brewpubs have started adding giant Jenga and ping pong tables to their taprooms and two new places offer board games on their menu.
Going Green: Collective Impact connects at-risk residents to cleaner air and healthier food
Green Umbrella unites more than 300 businesses, nonprofits and governmental agencies to improve Greater Cincinnati sustainability efforts, thanks to the Collective Impact model.
