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.
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This money went towards immediate, long-term, and transformational needs.
Q&A with sisters Lorraine and Isabella Williamson, and their employer Barb Faimim
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A public mural project helped create a sense of identity for a forgotten urban neighborhood, encouraged visitors, and sparked further investments.
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