Walnut Hills / E. Walnut Hills

Walnut Hills was the first Cincinnati neighborhood to participate in Soapbox's On the Ground series, an embedded journalism approach to learn what's happening in the underrepresenting neighborhoods that are being transformed. Stories covered everything from business and community development, arts and culture and education to health and wellness, crime and food insecurity. A community newsroom was held at Caffé Vivace hosted by the champion of 45206, Kathryn Gardette. 

Confronting obstacles to implement theory of change

Four local nonprofit leaders speak out on frustrations and hopes for what Cincinnati and Hamilton County can yet become.

Restored Taft Museum of Art, 2022
This travel writer is getting something so right
Both the patio seating or the chair grouping called The Nest offer picturesque views of the exterior of St. Francis de Sales church.
Weekend in the City: Let’s discuss the Symposium

The creators of an East Walnut Hills cantina call the space a place for guests to "raise a glass and break some bread together." 

Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture

Q&A with sisters Lorraine and Isabella Williamson, and their employer Barb Faimim

Voices of Youth students (front row) l to r, Tamia and Lorraine, (back) writer Liz McEwan with Kendall
Soapbox pilots Voices of Youth project with CPS Summer Scholars

As the school year came to a close, some CPS students and teachers were preparing to get right back to work. And, this year, Soapbox was right there with them.  

John Arthur Flats in Northside
How Stuff Gets Built

From transparency at city hall to attempts at adapting the zoning code, cities, including Cincinnati, are trying to create a better built environment for everyone.

Northside Transit Center opened in fall 2020.
Cincinnati’s regional transit system improves with collaboration focused on inclusivity
The Queen City receives her CROWN

Private and public entities join forces to link communities in health, transportation, environmentalism and commerce.

Rebecca Dorff Cadena and Madeline Palmer are working to make on-site childcare a reality.
A new generation of co-working (with childcare!) is in-the-works in Walnut Hills

Caalma, or "home for the soul," will provided a workplace design that brings a new approach to workplace design and professional life.

The Fridge etc. is going strong after a year in Camp Washington

After a year at its new home, Cincinnati’s first free fridge is thriving and the concept is spreading.

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