Every final Sunday at 2pm, join your neighbors at the Main Library (800 Vine St.) for a live performance from a local artist featured on the Social Stairs. In September we’re happy to welcome pop/rock band MADQUEEN for a special performance at the base of the Social Stairs.
A helpful resource to share with those who are at risk or experiencing homelessness:
Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-SAFE)
This line assists community members experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and be placed into housing programs.
Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. And check for space in shelters and other homeless programs. Trained Intake Specialists determine if the caller needs shelter immediately. Or if a referral to a homelessness prevention program is an option.
Help Stop Panhandling. Cincinnati has a very detailed law controlling panhandling. See how it protects you. Additionally, here is a helpful brochure on how you, your neighbors and your colleagues can make change without providing spare change.
Secure Your Vehicle. Learn more about how you can better secure your vehicle with this downloadable brochure from the Cincinnati Police Department.
DRC Monthly Meeting
6 pm Nov 12, 2024
First Financial Bank, 4th & Vine more…
Membership has its benefits! A growing number of downtown merchants offer discounts to DRC members. See our current list. Why not join today?
JOIN US on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the First Financial Bank lobby located on the corner of 4th & Vine in Downtown Cincinnati. Check our calendar page for upcoming dates. Minutes for our last meetings are here.
Sign-up for the weekly DRC E-news
The Barrister at 214-216 E. Ninth St. is the first affordable housing project in downtown Cincinnati in decades. Over-the-Rhine Community Housing and Urban Sites partnered in the 44-apartment development featuring efficiency and one, two and three bedroom units. Rents range from a low of $400 for some efficiencies to $1,485. Ribbon-cutting for the project was March 7, 2024. A video of the ceremony can be viewed here.
Is there a place in your neighborhood that could use some extra care?
Any individual, organized group, or business can sign up to Adopt-A-Spot and show love for their community by maintaining a public property or the public right-of-way.
https://www.keepcincinnatibeautiful.org/adopt-a-spot
Moving around downtown safely is an issue that a lot of residents are concerned with. If you think a sidewalk is in poor condition and a possible trip hazard, the best way to report the problem is to use the City’s Citizen Service Request options. That includes calling 311, visiting https://cagis.hamilton-co.org/311/, or using the 311Cincy app on a smartphone.
Downtown Cincinnati is now home to over 6,000 residents (over 15,000 in the greater market area, which includes OTR, Pendleton and the West End), with more arriving every month as new condos and apartment homes are completed (see Central Business District Map here). The Downtown Residents Council works to develop a community atmosphere, conducts projects to improve the quality of life, and voices concerns of residents at City Hall.
We work closely with the Police Department on safety issues and 3CDC on development and promotion efforts.
If you see graffiti on a building, sidewalk, rack, etc. in Downtown Cincinnati, please help us get rid of it ASAP. The longer graffiti stays up, the greater the invitation for more. Please contact 3CDC Safe and Clean Manager David Vissman when you see graffiti. David will dispatch a team to photograph it, report it to the police and remove it. David’s number is 8598-866-5224.
Ambassador Hotline. To contact a 3CDC Safe and Clean Ambassador, call their hotline at: 513-623-3429. In an emergency, always call 911.
Freestore Foodbank
Pantry helpers M-F 8 am-Noon
112 E Liberty
Distribution Center Opportunities
Assemble food packs for children or seniors or pack produce
M-F 8-10:30am (produce) 9-11:30 am or 1-3:30 pm
for food packing, plus some evenings open.
3401 Rosenthal Way, 45204
