Ernestine Byers-Lowery and Mary Metzmeier represented the Beekman Corridor Coalition at the Policy Link Conference August 24-28 in Washington, DC. The trip was sponsored by Interact For Health and included representatives from Lower Price Hill, Middletown, and Lincoln Heights, as well as groups from all over the United States. Participants were encouraged to think about
This summer has been eventful for the Beekman Corridor Coalition Food Team. We partnered with Cincinnati Health Department to form a food network of the handful of community gardens in the Corridor. We've held volunteer workdays to install infrastructure upgrades at three existing community gardens. We started a tool library so that gardeners in the
On June 25, 33 people met with Brandon LeCrone, Manager for the City’s Western Hills Viaduct replacement project. LeCrone updated Coalition members about the latest design for the viaduct and explained that due to decreased federal funding, the new design eliminates some of the features from the original plan. For example, the bridge will feature
Children ages 5-12 from throughout the Beekman Corridor kicked off Working In Neighborhoods' 2026 Summer Camp on June 16 and have already packed their summer with learning, creativity, and fun. From exploring the meaning of Juneteenth and making community connections to discovering money-smart lessons through games and activities, campers are building new skills, making friends,
When Richard Gibson joined Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) as the new Construction Coordinator for the Aging in Place Home Repair Program, he found himself returning to an organization that had once helped him keep his own home. Nearly three decades after turning a curiosity about construction into a career, Gibson is now helping older adults
Oury Niagane brought the flavors of Senegal to Cincinnati this spring, celebrating her first official market day at Findlay Market on April 19, 2026. A South Fairmount mom originally from Dakar, she had already been making and selling her nutritious millet and dairy treat within her community while working a full-time warehousing job. Her product
Garden Together is a community-based initiative supporting both community and home gardeners across the Beekman Corridor. The program brings neighbors together to share skills, prepare garden spaces, and strengthen local food access ahead of the growing season. This February, residents in South Cumminsville spent weekdays preparing the South Cumminsville Community Garden for spring—building raised beds
Community Building is one of the key elements of Working In Neighborhoods' (WIN) mission to empower people. WIN brought together five neighborhoods—S. Cumminsville, Millvale, N. Fairmount, S. Fairmount, and English Woods—to increase their ability to influence decisions about their community. This group of Mill Creek communities makes up the Beekman Corridor Coalition. At the January
This winter, Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) took a hands-on, resident-centered approach to help neighborhoods tap into the City of Cincinnati's Urban Agriculture Grant and expand local food production across the Beekman Corridor. By combining fiscal sponsorship, coaching, and strategic partnerships, WIN helped community leaders turn ideas into funded, actionable projects. WIN sponsored the South Cumminsville
For years, Beekman Corridor residents have looked at the former Lunkenheimer Valve Company buildings as a reminder of what once was—and what could be. In January, that long-held hope moved closer to reality, and the community is congratulating the Hamilton County Landbank, a manage entity of The Port, on reaching this pivotal moment. With the
