In a Neighborhood in Transition, Community Leaders Reimagine Mt. Airy
By Steve Aust | Soapbox Cincinnati

When it became part of the city of Cincinnati in 1911, Mt. Airy was considered to be on the outskirts of the city, practically rural. In the mid-20th century, with an influx of people and housing, it was a suburban bedroom community. Today, with its business district situated at the crossroads of Colerain Avenue and North Bend Road, its character is much more urban.  Throughout its evolution, the community has benefitted from leaders, organizations, and everyday citizens invested in their neighborhood and collaborating to address community concerns. This Soapbox series takes a look at the economic, social, and cultural issues in this Cincinnati neighborhood, and the solutions that community leaders are pursuing to create a promising future. Read More

There's Gold in them there Ponds - Gold Fish!

Anyone from Mt. Airy or vicinity that has used Google Maps has probably noticed something  that may have caused them to scratch their heads. On the corner of Colerain Ave. and Shepherd  Rd. just south of Mt. Airy Tanks, it shows a series of 12 ponds that do not exist. Driving by, all  you see is an open field, a small parking lot and a playset known as Colerain Shepherd  Recreation Area. In fact, before the Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) took over this  property over 40 years ago, it was indeed a series of ponds that operated as a goldfish hatchery  for many years owned by a prominent Mt. Airy family by the name of Denier.  Read More

Mt. Airy Civic Club: Cincinnati's Oldest Continually Active Civic Organization

The Mt. Airy Civic Club (MACC) was organized in 1913 following the annexation of the village of Mt. Airy by the City of Cincinnati. Previously, Mt. Airy was a self-governing community with a mayor an council, so when the Civic Club was formed, this structure was dissolved. The Civic Club brought together business leaders, residents and investors to gather and discuss neighborhood issues to be addressed with the City of Cincinnati. Read More

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