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4.15.2024 -

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill to fight 'squatters' taking over homes

Ohio lawmakers are trying to protect homeowners from "squatters," people trying to claim rights over someone else's residence. However, housing advocates worry that the proposed legislation will have unintended consequences that could hurt individuals facing homelessness.

The Hometown Needs More Homes

Over the last year and half, Cincinnati’s Department of City Planning and Engagement has been researching and engaging the community to create a new “people-focused” zoning and land-use code, Pureval said in January. The reforms will be voted on by council in late June after another period of community engagement, culminating in a Housing Summit …

The Norwood Plan: Strengthening the city's connections

When the contractor they hired was finished, he asked, “Why in the world would you want to move to Norwood?” That was her first experience with the all-too-common, popular perception of Norwood as a Rust Belt burg whose best days were behind it. As Cincinnati's first-ring suburbs go, Norwood is fairly large. Nearly 20,000 residents …