Since the start of Price Hill Blog I’ve debated if I should post news regarding Price Hill, save room for user commentary and leave it at that, or, chime in with my opinion and make that the conversation starter, rather than the news item itself.
I’ve come to the conclusion that I find my comments most interesting–granted they are my thoughts. Isn’t this really the nature of a blog? Otherwise, I’m just filtering various newspapers, blogs and other media sources into a digestible stream for a niche audience. So, in the future look forward to more commentary on my part (when time and reason permits.)
Todays earlier post has inspired me for a more in depth explanation of how $500,000 isn’t really a great thing for Price Hill. I’ll post it shortly.
On another note, I have various ideas and segments I’m working on for the blog so stay tuned.
Another couple notes that are way off topic…
Lately I tried a (new?) Thai restaurant in Western Hills, Thai Taste. It’s located on Crookshank, near Applebee’s and O’Charley’s. This isn’t Price Hill, but it’s close. The menu includes plenty of entre choices and at least two pages of sushi rolls. This is the only place on the west side I know of that serves Sushi. If I’m wrong please comment below. The building doesn’t look like much from the outside, but I was impressed with the food. Both the Chicken Pad Thai and sushi choices I ordered were great. I would rate the food somewhere between Thai Express in Clifton, and Teak in Mt. Adams or Thai Cafe in Clifton.
Also, over the weekend I dropped by Findlay market to hang out, get some food and taste the new Christian Moerlein Fifth & Vine Oktoberfest Marzen. It’s excellent!
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The Ohio Housing Finance Agency has contributed to a rehab project in the Incline District and Whitier Gardens areas of East Price Hill.
I had heard and read that this was in the works, but thanks to Kevin Dugan’s tip to the Business Courier’s article it looks like the check has been handed over to Price Hill Will.
I don’t really care for the plan to “sell them to owners who earn at or below 80 percent of the area median income.” Money to fix up homes is great and new home owners, as opposed to renters, in the neighborhood is a plus, but whether or not this will help in the long run is a gamble. If the new owners can’t afford to maintain or don’t maintain the property it will be a wash.
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The Enquirer has a short article regarding a meeting in Columbus to discuss Ohio’s foreclosure problem. Representative Steve Driehaus of Price Hill was there with some local concerns.
Some of the proposals seem pointless, i.e. “counseling.” Anyone who thinks “counseling” will help create more responsible home owners or reduce foreclosures is off the mark. I like the idea of giving the community more control of blighted properties.
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A meeting will be held at Price Hill Will on Thursday, August 16th, to discuss the creation of a mural somewhere in East Price Hill. More details regarding the meeting and project are at the Community Press.
ArtWorks will be painting the mural as part of their MuralWorks program. Photos of their work from other local neighborhoods are available on their site.
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My hope in the Cincinnati Enquirer has been slightly renewed as the gave me a plug.
I’d also like to mention that in the future I will be looking for another contributor to help with some posts. It’s probably evident that my stomping ground is the East Price Hill area. I’d like to cover the whole Price Hill area (where that ends and begins is probably debatable) but there’s only so many neighborhood meetings one person can attend and plenty of information to scour from local news, magazines and blogs. If anyone is interested drop me a line at john@pricehillblog.com.
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The 2nd annual run in Price Hill that loops through Mount Echo park is coming next month. Last year’s race was awesome. It’s the only run I’ve been to that offers fresh waffles at the finish line. Don’t hold me to that this year, I’m not sure if the waffles are still being offered. Regardless, it’s a great race and you get to see Cincinnati from the view atop Mt. Echo park. If you don’t run, you can still walk. In fact, the slower people get to pass the skyline more casually so they can take it all in.
This years run/walk is on September 29th at 9am. Parking is available in Holy Family Church/School parking lot. More info is available at Steve Prescott’s site and you can register online.
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Kevin LeMaster has a great piece of info regarding the proposed barge terminal vs green space in the Queensgate/Lower Price Hill area just south of the 6th St. Viaduct.
This issue is of great importance to the Price Hill Community. It’s been discussed significantly at EPHIA (East Price Hill Improvement Association) meetings and all votes oppose a barge terminal. Check out the June meeting, point #4. Any industrial use of this space would be an eyesore for people with view property from Mt. Hope and Grand Ave. Not to mention increased noise, traffic and trucks. Considering this and the planned developments by the City Lights Development Company near Queen’s Tower, it is vital that we keep the space between the hillside and downtown free from industrial use.
We are glad to have City Council on our side.
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Price Hill local, Logan Wallace has updated his Alternative Motive “I believe in cincinNATI” t-shirt to version 2.0. If you prefer stores built of brick over bits there’s more info at Alternative Motive’s web site, including some of the local shops, like Park+Vine, that carry his line.
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Tune in August 9th at 10:30pm to the DIY Network to see Jason Cameron and the Desperate Landscapes crew provide their expertise at 850 Academy. Get more air times and show info.
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