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Development News Speakers top row l to r: Maria Walker, Alto Design Group; Bridget Harris, BTH Construction Delivery; Bryant Phares II, SHP; bottom row Christopher Hernandez, Jacobs, moderator

Diversity in Design: An Architecture Matters panel discussion

If you’re curious about how a diverse design team improves the built environment and what you can do to encourage more diverse design professionals, this is the program for you.

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City of Solidarity: Urban places can be models of social harmony in a divided world

With a diversity of cultures, places, and experiences – cities show how we can thrive in a complicated world.

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(Still) Made in Cincinnati: Behind the scenes with local artisans keeping traditional trades alive

While traditional trades like carpentry, blacksmithing, upholstery, and tailoring seem like dying trades, they’re not dead yet. It might be hard to find them but, yes, there are still plenty of things being made in Cincinnati.

Partner Content From top left to right: Maria Walker, AIA, Alto Design Group; Bryant Phares II, Assoc. AIA, SHP; Bridget Harris, Assoc. AIA BTH Construction Delivery; Ivan Cheung, AIA with GBBN

Architecture Matters: Diversity in Design

In 2021, 83% of architects identified as White and nearly 80% as male. What’s being done to address it? And why should anyone care outside of the profession?

Innovation News It's unknown whether this clock design bedecked an office, store or private residence, but it reinforces Sforzina's mastery of Art Deco aesthetics.

Museum Center document collection provides intimate look at iconic building

Heirs of Edgard Sforzina, the French-born architect and interior designer who devised Union Terminal’s boardroom and president’s office, enable his document collection to be preserved at the CMC. 

Development News Southbank Shakespeare’s performance of Romeo and Juliet ran June 14-17, 2023

Historic Dayton, KY church gains new life as community events space

Commonwealth Sanctuary wants to create a profitable business and a community space.

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Dog About Town: Dead Low Brewing has top-notch wings and good shade for summer’s dog days

Vincent and his owner scope out dog-friendly places to visit this summer.

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Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival includes special events as well as independent movies

All tickets are on sale now for the July 6-8 festival presented by Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled (LADD).

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Lincoln Heights: Moving beyond the past to a hopeful future

A history of disinvestment and institutional racism has meant challenges for Lincoln Heights since it was founded. But a window of opportunity is open that can move the community forward. 

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Edenesque Walnut Hills is the right location and right choice for a bookstore for the ages

Household Books is a new bookstore and literary venue that focuses on culture, engagement, and community outreach.

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Cincinnati startup aims to revolutionize health care

RE-Assist digitizes and updates the information available to patients upon hospital discharge, provides real-time assistance to care coordinators, and lets patients filter and search indicators to find what they need.

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Community input inspires the “Spoke” 4th Street Bridge design between Newport and Covington

Priorities include a safe three-lane, transit-ready bridge with a shared-use path.  

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The trip to Mondragon: Home of the world’s largest co-op

The delegation from Cincinnati and Dayton came back with clear next steps on how they want to bring work-ownership to the next level in southwest Ohio.  

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Preserving the City: Important sites of Black history need attention to keep their stories alive

Preserving sites of Black history, and raising awareness of them, has become more urgent as the pressures of commercial development increase, the city and the nation wrestle with the legacy of their racial histories, and racial antagonism continues to taint our public life and politics.  

Innovation News Blis Hanousek Devault is director of Xavier University's DIFT program (Digital Innovation, Film and Television. Her film, "A Slice of Pie: A Love Story," is a festival entry.

OTR International Film Festival announces 2023 lineup

"A Slice Of Pie: A Love Story," a documentary by Xavier professor Blis Hanousek Devault, is among the lineup for this year's Over-The-Rhine International Film Festival.

Development News The decor and aesthetics of Fort Thomas Coffee more closely resemble a hotel lobby or reception hall than a coffee house.

Fort Thomas Coffee energizes its community

A successful coffeehouse doesn’t just sell you a product; it offers a comfortable space and meets you where you are.

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Regional economic development organizations win national job creation awards

In 2022, businesses announced plans to add nearly 6,000 new jobs in the 16-county tri-state region.

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Celebrating the LGBTQ+ music community in Cincinnati and beyond

Vincenzo Volpe, a fellow flutist from CCM commissioned Kei Slaughter, Berklee College of Music assoc. professor of music therapy to compose new work based on recent anti-trans legislation.

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Greenhills: A New Deal historic landmark strives to attract new residents with community and safety

Eighty-five years after its settlement, Greenhills is trying to balance its historic legacy with the changing tastes and demands of 21st century America.

Feature Story An actual opening is expected later this month after the clinic receives its final certificate of occupancy.

Samaritan Car Care Clinic scales up Covington operation to help low-income drivers

The Samaritan garage is an answer to a pastor’s directive and a community need as a regional economic development strategy to support transportation.