Brick by Brick
complex issues shaping our region.
Now in its third season, this regional community affairs program examines solutions to complex problems facing our neighbors in Southwest Ohio. What began as a focused look at responses to the regional housing shortage has expanded to cover community development, governance, public health, the environment, and economic issues.
Safe Sleep Lots and Neighborhoods As Systems
Thursday, September 10 at 9pm on CET and Friday, September 11 at 9pm on ThinkTV14
The Promise of the Hope Zone
Thursday, September 24 at 9pm on CET and Friday, September 25 at 9pm on ThinkTV14
Solutions to Sustain Neighborhoods
Thursday, October 8 at 9pm on CET and Friday, October 9 at 9pm on ThinkTV14
- Evening out the tree canopy in Southwest Ohio
Across the U.S., wealthier neighborhoods have more trees. In fact, American Forest’s tree equity score finds areas with extreme poverty have 41 percent fewer trees than upscale neighborhoods. There are also racial disparities. Neighborhoods of color have 33 percent less tree canopy than white ones. - As Americans age they want to stay in their own home. Can they do it?
By the mid-2030s more people will be 65 and older than under 18. That is putting additional pressure on the housing and rental markets because there aren’t enough affordable homes and apartments to let older adults age in place. What steps can society, developers and residents take to ensure seniors can live where they want to live? - This accelerator is designed to move
Beltways, a Northern Kentucky start-up, will announce a pilot this fall with a major airport for its accelerating walkway technology. The accelerator is twice as fast (2.5 mph) as the one passengers are used to. It has been rated for a top speed of 5 mph. Sometime in the future the founders envision this walkway outside, connecting neighborhoods. - From Cradle to Career; Promise Neighborhoods seek to uplift communities
Every neighborhood should have “access to great schools, and strong family and community support systems” that will prepare kids for college and a career. That’s the vision of the Department of Education which funds nearly 50 so-called “Promise Neighborhoods.”
❝ Coming to the lot when I pulled in, it made me feel safer because it was gated. I was able to actually get some sleep and have a peace of mind for a second. But, it allowed my kids to, you know, also rest as well. ❞
– Aja Cole, Mother
Safe Sleep Lot Client
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