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Section 8 at the Banks

Published at April 19, 2008 in 45204, 45205, Enquirer, Media, People, Price Hillians and The Press. 0 Comments

Big applause to Pete Witte for his comments in the April 27th Enquirer article: 

  ”They want low-income families penned up in low-income neighborhoods, and that’s not happening anymore,” he said from his engraving business on Glenway Avenue. “The Banks needs to take its fair share, just like Mount Lookout, just like Hyde Park, and just like my friends in Symmes Township - wherever that is.” 

 

Pete’s right, but it’s unfortunate there’s a lack of political support.  There’s no excuse for unequal distribution of CMHA housing throughout the county.  Of course the only way we will ever see equal Section 8 allocation throughout Hamilton County is when the system is put to rest and it’s 0 across the board.   

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Incline District Development, Whittier Elementary School

Published at February 25, 2008 in 45204, 45205, Development, Media, Places and The Press. 7 Comments

Here’s a roundup:

Finally some solid news has surfaced from the City Lights Development company!  There was lots of press coverage over the weekend so here are the web sources at the Cincinnati Enquirer (includes rendering), Business Courier and QueensTower.net.

A few blocks away, less than half of the Whittier Elementary School building is standing after a few weeks of demolition.

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Someone Beat Me To It: West 8th & Elberon Ave.

Published at October 4, 2007 in Development, Media and The Press. 2 Comments

I was wondering if this had made it to the media yet.

I have heard very impressive plans for the building at the corner of West 8th & Elberon Ave but wasn’t sure how many people were in the loop.  The Business Courier apparently wrote about it back on September 21st and I missed it.  It’s possible I missed it elsewhere too.

This is one of the most exciting projects to date.  When I was in grade school I remember walking to the corner store located in the bottom of that building with neighborhood friends.  Over the years it had gradually declined into a hang out for thugs and lost appeal as a safe and convenient neighborhood store.  The building itself is beautiful and could serve as a perfect icon for the neighborhood.  A significant amount of traffic passes that corner in the early morning and late afternoon.  Let’s hope this gains much support with the community.  I believe it will be the topic at October’s EPHIA meeting.

Oh, did I mention the land across the street is for sale?  Now it’s for sale at a hefty $325,000; much too high considering you would need a few properties on the side and the last tenant was an auto mechanic which probably left some contamination to clean up.  But, there isn’t a better place for a real coffee (read “espresso”) shop in Price Hill.  It’s on the right side of the road perfect for the morning commuters heading downtown.

…now I’m off for my morning run.

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Good Guys Loitering Gets More Press

Published at September 18, 2007 in Blog, Crime, Events, Media and People. 2 Comments

Local 12 gave the Good Guys Loitering event that I mentioned last week more press.

Everyone attending feels that the events are working.

If you would like more information about participating, contact District 3 Police at (513) 263-8300.

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Good Loiterers

Published at September 13, 2007 in Cincinnati Suburbs, Crime, Events, Media, Meetings, People, Price Hillians and Props. 1 Comment

I was going to save this for a later post but apparently my Inbox doesn’t want me go to sleep.

Tomorrow, Friday, September 14th, is a scheduled “Good Guy Loiterers” outing for Price Hill.  Meet at St. Lawrence Church at 7:30p to get assigned a street corner.  I wasn’t aware that these events had made it to the local media, but Local 12 has a more in depth article.  The article mentions the improvements and plans for fighting crime in the neighborhood and claims that violent crime is down 7% in West Price Hill and 23% in East Price Hill (not Gill).

…perhaps a local food or beverage company could sponsor these events and provide sustenance for the “good loiterers”?

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DIY’s Desperate Landscapes in Price Hill

Published at August 3, 2007 in Cincinnati Suburbs, Media, People and Price Hillians. 0 Comments

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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