Blog 4: Over-the-Rhine's Food Environment

Over-the-Rhine (or OTR) is a neighborhood and historic landmark in Cincinnati, Ohio. It has a legacy of being a working-class neighborhood all the way back to its German roots. At the beginning of the twentieth century, new and improved accessibility…

The awkward traffic flow of 12th Avenue at Neil.

As planners, we use tools such as land use planning and zoning to regulate and maintain the design, efficiency and safety of cities. In order to undertake this work, it is important to first make assessments of the current environment…

Comprehensive Plan for the City of Rockfield

Introduction  Rockfield is a city with two major rivers running through it, separating the northern suburban area from the southern urban region. The city strives to follows principles of New Urbanism that promote an environmentally friendly community through prioritizing walkability, useful public space, diversity, accessibility,…

First Thing's First... My First Blog Post

I’m Lauren Sauter, a freshman here at The Ohio State University. I come from just two hours south of campus in Cincinnati. I jumped into the City and Regional Planning major with enthusiasm, so taking CRP classes such as CRPLAN:…