City of Hope: A new mission to expand home ownership in urban neighborhoods
A well-funded not-for-profit embarks on a mission to help turn renters into homeowners and return stability to city neighborhoods.
Westwood
Cincinnati's largest neighborhood, Westwood, houses more than 30,000 residents in a six-mile area just west of downtown. With tree-lined streets and architecturally appealing homes, many parts of the neighborhood offer beautiful walking views. Westwood maintains its historic buildings as renovations, new businesses and diverse young residents continue to be drawn to the west side. The community was featured in the Soapbox On The Ground series where we connected with Westwood community members and their many, ongoing initiatives. Want to learn more about Westwood? Check out On The Ground Westwood.
Kroner Dry Cleaners scours pandemic options, comes out spotless
“My dad always used to say, ‘Just keep your head down and keep working.’ And I really wrestled with that concept because sometimes you’ve got to look up and see what's ahead of you,” says Ray Kroner.
Public meetings and convening sessions help guide county allocation of federal funds
This money went towards immediate, long-term, and transformational needs.
Dog walking: Twin teens pursue first moneymaking venture
Q&A with sisters Lorraine and Isabella Williamson, and their employer Barb Faimim
Soapbox pilots Voices of Youth project with CPS Summer Scholars
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Partner Partner Content 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.
The Philanthropic City: Sharing the wealth to build strong communities
Philanthropists have built and sustained this city and many others, funding the arts, improving the quality of life, and expanding health care and education. Can they respond to changing community needs?
City of Art: When the urban streets become a gallery for international artists and students
A public mural project helped create a sense of identity for a forgotten urban neighborhood, encouraged visitors, and sparked further investments.
Westwood developers have big plans for 2023
The owners of the Ivory House plan to convert two 1920s-era funeral homes into restaurants.
