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ArtWorks rechristens as 1001 Colors, embraces growth opportunities

The organization was inspired by a slogan used by Bolce Paint Co., former occupant of their home base.

Long before the spotlight, these Cincinnati neighborhoods built their institutions

From community councils to development corporations and nonprofits, neighborhood leaders created the organizations that continue to drive local progress today.

A sprawling suburban city reimagines its aging downtown core

Building housing is one part of a much larger plan to create a walkable, mixed-use district in Sharonville’s old downtown.

May Festival (still) has the power to unite people across backgrounds, generations and experiences

Julia Bullock and Matthew Swanson spark exciting artistic collaborations for 2026 performances plus a Dîner en Fleur review.

Foundation Park, 100 apartments planned for Middletown’s Manchester and Main

Three local partners are each investing $5 million in the revitalization project.

FotoFocus Center opens with a celebration of American photography

Designed with visual cues inspired by film and photography, the postmodern center feels deeply rooted in OTR and Mt. Auburn while reflecting the art form’s history.

Happier, more connected communities start right in the front yard

A study of nearly 1,000 front yards in a Buffalo neighborhood found the livelier and more open the front yard, the more content and connected the resident.

Price Hill rises on its own terms

The focus goes beyond development—it’s about making sure the people who carried the neighborhood through hard years share in what comes next.

Community art and skating event “PaintNSkate” transforms Cincinnati’s Riverfront Rink

At the heart of the mural spanning half of the rink is a powerful concept: celebrate everyday people and years of grassroots engagement at the rink.

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