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.

Upcoming Soapbox Sponsored Events

Soapbox is proud to sponsor the Cincinnati Soapbox Derby “Build-A-Box” competition at the BMW store in Silverton on May 18. Assemble your car faster than the other competing teams and be the envy of all your co-workers as you return victoriously to the office with giant trophy held loftily above your head.  Prizes will also be awarded based on how well the companies can trick out their respective “shells.” Judges from branding, graphic design and advertising agencies will determine winners in two categories: “Best Brand Impression” and “Most Artistic.” Corporate teams will be paired alongside a youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati.A few openings are still available with cost for businesses wishing to enter the “Build-A-Box” event $1000 which provides everything you need to build your own green machine including a car kit, racing wheels, tools, a “Build-A-Box” t-shirt for each member of your team and the opportunity to work alongside a great kid from the Boys & Girls Club.  For more information, please visit the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby  for more information and to register.

Colerain improvement project open house tomorrow night

The public is invited to see the latest plans for alleviating the frequent bottlenecks around the Colerain-Virginia-West Fork intersection in Northside at an open house tomorrow evening.

Northside, region even prettier today

The lower Northside business district received a fresh coat of paint as part of the nationwide Great American Cleanup on Saturday, one of 90 regional projects involving more than 5,000 volunteers.

Money magazine ranks Cincinnati one of six best places to buy a home

Money magazine's list of the six “best places to buy a home these days” includes Cincinnati.  Money's list is of “the six cities where home prices are likely to rise the most - or fall the least - in the next 12 months.”

Money Magazine rates Cincinnati among top 6 best places to buy a home

Citing a manufacturing-heavy economy that should benefit from the falling dollar, Money Magazine has rated Greater Cincinnati among the 6 "best places to buy a home these days".

Port, National City partner on gap financing program

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority and National City Bank have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to provide gap financing for small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses participating in brownfield development projects in the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Port Authority quietly making $2.1B impact

Though it has been reported that the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has a $2.1 billion annual impact on the region, many Cincinnatians remain unaware of the group's activities.

Cincinnati metro population now larger than Cleveland’s

According to the latest estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the 15-county Greater Cincinnati region's population has topped that of the Cleveland metropolitan area, rising to 24th nationally.

Bloomfield/Schon + Partners redefine ‘the bottom line’

Through inspired design, sustainable building practices and community engagement, developers Bloomfield/Schon + Partners are redefining "the bottom line".

Northside at the forefront of green redevelopment

The Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation is quickly becoming the local leader in green redevelopment techniques, with two new LEED-quality homes and more projects on the way.

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