Featured Stories

Metro blazes new trails with green efforts

Caitlin Koenig Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Metro has been "going green" for more than 25 years, but partnerships with progressive organizations have helped it broaden sustainability efforts.

Cincinnati, City Building, Emerging Technology, Green, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Reuse / Rebuild, Sustainability, Transportation

Modern Makers: The Big Dinner with Chef Frances Kroner of Feast

Scott Beseler Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Soapbox's Scott Beseler shares a visual feast of the latest Modern Makers event, a celebration of food and art at the Niehoff Urban Design Studio in Uptown. Music by Maria Carrelli.

Arts + Culture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Research + Innovation, Talent

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Old kids on the block: Calhoun cornerstones offer alternatives

Kyle Stone Tuesday, March 05, 2013

As U Square at the Loop looms large, long-standing Calhoun Street businesses in Clifton hope for a long-awaited resurgence.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Food, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Anchor districts emerge as powerful players in bid to shape new metropolis

Lee Chilcote Tuesday, March 05, 2013

In Cincinnati, Cleveland and East Baltimore, major employers are anchoring massive new developments in a full-on effort to remake their cities. Strong partnerships and shared visions are essential elements for success.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Food, Higher Education, Jobs, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

My Soapbox: Craig Vogel, University of Cincinnati

Chris Graves Tuesday, October 09, 2012

What do machines that make frozen margaritas, OXO Good Grips and the entrepreneurs on Main Street have in common? According to UC's design guru Craig Vogel, two very important things: Opportunity and innovation. Vogel shares his thoughts on Cincinnati and what companies need to do to “get it right.”

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Consumer Research, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent

Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

VFA Fellows excited to move to Cincinnati

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 19, 2012

They are young, high-powered, high-achieving, highly skilled professionals with their sights set on the same thing: success in Cincinnati, start-up style. Read where they are working — and why.

Branding + Design, Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Entrepreneurship, High Tech, IT, Jobs, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Talent, Venture Capital

Clifton, Mariemont, Corryville, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

What The New York Times forgot: Our innovative parks

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, June 19, 2012

With the Smale Riverfront Park open and Washington Park debuting July 6, we take a closer look at how the Cincinnati Park Board's oft-overlooked innovations move, and in some cases outright push, the city forward.

Alternative Energy, Cincinnati, City Building, Education + Learning, Green, Health + Wellness, Leadership, Non-Profit, Parks + Greenspace, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation, Sustainability

Clifton, Corryville, Mt. Lookout, Mt. Adams, Price Hill / Covedale, Oakley, Northside, Downtown, Uptown, Over-the-Rhine

Fifth Quarter in Cincinnati: Not your mother's summer school

Deidra Wiley Necco Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Now in its 4th year, Cincinnati Public Schools’ 5th Quarter program targets under-performing, low-income schools with an extended school year and a collective approach to learning, and fun, that's getting national attention.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Education + Learning, Leadership, Move to Cincinnati, Quality of Life, Regional Indicators, Regionalism, Research + Innovation

Westwood, Corryville, Price Hill / Covedale, Northside

Bike Month events celebrate city's progress, potential

Evan Wallis Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Grease up your chain, pump up your tires, roll up your right pant leg and hop on your bicycle--it's nearly Bike Month in Cincinnati. Get ready to roll.

Cincinnati, City Building, Diversity, Quality of Life, Transportation

Clifton, Covington, Corryville, Northside, Downtown, Columbia Tusculum, Over-the-Rhine

Unleashing Uptown's Inner Dynamo

Jonathan DeHart Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A team of developers, city officials and UC administrators have big things in mind for Uptown. This week in Soapbox, key members of this visionary group speak to the motivations, aspirations and potential payoffs for the mega-development they are spearheading.

Architecture, Cincinnati, City Building, Consumer Products, Entrepreneurship, Food, Higher Education, Non-Profit, Quality of Life, Venture Capital

Avondale, Clifton, Corryville, Uptown

Divine Inspiration: New Uses for Old Churches

Sean Rhiney Tuesday, March 01, 2011

A recording studio, boutique hotel, and arts center are just some of the innovative approaches Cincinnatians are taking to preserve and reimagine our historic houses of worship.

Architecture, Arts + Culture, City Building, Entrepreneurship, Quality of Life, Sustainability

Clifton, Corryville, Over-the-Rhine, Uptown, Walnut Hills / East Walnut Hills / O'Bryonville, West End / Brighton

Soapbox Speaker Series: Patrons of Urbanism

Soapbox Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Our first Soapbox Speaker Series of the new year is this Wednesday. There's still time to register!

Arts + Culture, Diversity, Leadership, Non-Profit, Quality of Life

Corryville, Uptown

Soapbox Speaker Series: Urban Pioneers

Soapbox Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Come meet some of the pioneers who have reinvigorated Cincinnati's past and are working hard on its future by reviving vital, urban neighborhoods at the Soapbox Speaker Series.

Architecture, Green, Leadership, Northern Kentucky, Quality of Life, Sustainability

Corryville, Mt. Adams, Northside, Over-the-Rhine

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