The return of the pre-fab home
Millennials looking to buy their first homes and Boomers looking to downsize find factory-built or manufactured housing to be a good alternative that offers affordable, sturdy and green living.
Over-the-Rhine
As more visitors discover — and regional residents rediscover — the charms of Over-the-Rhine (aka OTR), most are delighted to find a neighborhood rich in art, history, and community plus plenty of food and drink establishments and independent retailers. Architectural treasures like Music Hall and Memorial Hall sit side by side with the School for Performing Arts and Washington Park in this neighborhood that's been heralded as a national leader in urban transformation. Vine Street, Main Street, Race Street, and Pendleton are the area's hot spots for an eclectic array of restaurants and shops near the Ensemble, Woodward, Cincinnati Shakespeare, and Know theaters. Findlay Market, between Race and Elm Streets north of Liberty Street, is Ohio's oldest continuously-operated public market where you will find locally sourced food, cafes and restaurants as well as the Rhinegeist Brewery taproom. The community's remarkable 19th-century buildings feature one of the country's largest collection of Italianate architecture and provide a dramatic background to the diverse residents that call OTR home.
Soapdish: Why can’t Cincinnati have nice things like bike lanes?
Recent rumblings out of City Hall have labeled Central Parkway’s protected bike lane a "disaster" that should be "scrapped." Just because Cincinnatians are terrible drivers? Really?
TEDx and NewCo host outstanding conferences dedicated to Cincinnati’s innovation activity
TEDxCincinnati and NewCo Cincinnati hosted outstanding July conferences highlighting the region's innovation renaissance, with 2016 versions expected to be even larger and more compelling.
Third annual Taste of OTR adds new experiences, “best of” contest
Tender Mercies will host its third annual Taste of OTR event Aug. 29 in Washington Park to showcase craft beer, local restaurants and food trucks and shed light on the Over-the-Rhine nonprofit's mission of serving homeless adults with mental illness.
Brush Factory builds exciting future on a base of craftsmanship and tradition
Brush Factory co-founders Rosie Kovacs and Hayes Shanesy focus on design and craftsmanship "not because it's trendy but to build on and celebrate tradition." Their company is a finalist in the ArtWorks Big Pitch program/competition.
Ode to Joy: When Rachel Roberts found yoga, she found a path to success
After Rachel Roberts bounced around from job to job, she found her calling in yoga, which led to a career path as founder of The Yoga Bar. Now she helps others find their own calling.
Findlay Market, community stakeholders plan for pedestrian-friendly Pleasant Street
A number of community stakeholders in Over-the-Rhine are exploring options for a pedestrian-friendly walkway along Pleasant Street to link Washington Park and Findlay Market.
Cincinnati is recapturing and redefining its dining legacy
Cincinnati native Keith Pandolfi makes a convincing argument in Savuer Magazine that Cincinnati is and should be recognized as the next big food city in the U.S.
Cincy Summer Streets back for second year, adds event in OTR
Last year, Cincy Summer Streets drew in about 4,200 people to the two events in Walnut Hills and Northside. The car-free events are back in the two neighborhoods this year, with a new event in Over-the-Rhine.
Big Pitch finalist Jess Sheldon shows longtime love for OTR with Cityscape Tiles
Local photographer Jess Sheldon's Cityscape Tiles celebrate historic places in Cincinnati and beyond, creating something tangible in the digital era.
