Affordable Walkable Cities: Cincinnati, Ohio

[@0c7ober7]

Cincinnati looks like New Yorks brother that went down to Kentucky and settled down.

[@mg3226]

A lot of Cincinnati is just a medium version of New York. The Roebling Bridge was the precursor to the Brooklyn Bridge, and Carew Tower is basically the younger sibling of Rockefeller Center.

[@Lovell93]

I’d much rather be in Cincy than NYC lol.

[@dsdwtn5911]

You do a great job covering different cities. Thank you. Cincinnati is indeed a beautiful city with wonderful architecture, culture, sports and a great urban vibe.

[@Joshisepic2222]

I highly recommend the Covington-Newport-Bellvue area in Northern Kentucky as another historical urbanist area

[@cities4ppl]

Good call!

[@SeaBassTian]

Cincy is an underrated city, spent a wild weekend five years ago where I caught two concerts (one in Over the Rhine which was lit on a Saturday night) and got around carless while staying across the river in Newport (mostly by a shuttle bus). They have quite a few pedestrian bridges but transit is a bit shortcoming and lack of rail service to the airport (which isn't close) is defintiely a downside!

[@cities4ppl]

Haha nice! I’m not surprised OTR was litty even five years ago. Sounds like you need to plan a trip back.

[@DeadCat-42]

Moved to Cincinnati from Florida in 2015, bought a fantastic old house on the west side. Unbelievable architecture, and there are all these catwalks around the neighborhood. The houses are huge very well maintained with stained glass, crystal, carved wood and Rookwood fireplaces. This is considered by some a higher crime are , but honestly compared to Florida it's a joke. I think Cincinnati just keeps better statistics and all the crime gets reported where we from other places just ignore it as expected. I found the contractors i hired here to be far more honest than any I used building my Florida home and the people more honest in general. This is a good town. Oh , they also take littering and graffiti as a serious crime! (I think this is great as the city is much cleaner looking)

[@cur244]

Great to hear! I'm considering a move from FL and like you am sick of the crime here. I look forward to having my windows in my house again. How hard is it to meet people? Traffic?

[@DeadCat-42]

@@cur244 I work at the university so meeting people isn't a problem. Traffic is odd, the streets are a bit narrow and the hills are everywhere. (I like the hills but drive a stick shift) and the public transportation system isn't very good. That said , once I figured out the twisty roads and faster pace of traffic it's not bad. Things are closer together so I don't drive nearly as much. Food is really good here and the people are friendly.

[@cur244]

@@DeadCat-42 I was looking up crime rates with Cincinnati and am a little concerned, but I'm hoping you're right about the stats. I'm just hoping it's better than FL crime. I know a lot of it is about street smarts and common sense.

[@mattdaemontargaryen5256]

I hear Cincinnati is unsafe , is that true?

[@CapitulationTrader]

Keep up the good work. I enjoy your takes. Cheers

[@cities4ppl]

I need all the encouragement I can get. Thank you.

[@tonywalters7298]

The streetcar would be better if it connected to UC and across the river into Kentucky. Also, there is a lot of commuter traffic between Dayton and Cincinnati and it would be nice to have commuter rail in SW Ohio

[@cities4ppl]

Oh absolutely. Unfortunately it seems like almost every city in America has similar problems. We are all in the infancy stage of a mass transit network. 😕

[@CB____]

Commuter rail is needed all across the state. So many cities that are interconnected.

[@patrickprendergast9589]

how come

[@aus10powers]

Yes! It would help Cincinnati's increasing property prices a lot, too. I moved to Dayton and commute to Cincy for work a few times per week. Many people do it because Dayton has a growing urban scene also with a lot of arts and interesting stuff, but it's insanely cheap. So you can make Cincinnati money but live at Dayton prices. A train connecting the two would increase this and allow more Cincinnati folks to move to a cheaper location.

[@Kodeb8]

Best city in Ohio hands down!

[@cities4ppl]

I gotta wait until I take a deeper dive into Columbus before I can agree with you 😎

[@Rudolph_Manor]

​@@cities4ppl I've been to Columbus before and it was cool but I feel more at home in Cincinnati where I was born and raised. 💯

[@patrickprendergast9589]

yes

[@Mradamronel]

By a landslide.

[@Seibuhjira06]

Shinji pfp fr, anyways, yeah, I love both Cincinnati and Cleveland, but I definitely prefer Cincinnati and actually feel safe here compared to other major cities fr.

[@burnttezzy]

I’m in the neighborhood on your title slide, East Walnut Hills! This view up Woodburn Ave is one of my favorite historic districts in the city.

[@cities4ppl]

The Natti doesn’t get the recognition it deserves!

[@SourdoughVideo]

A massive 100 mile largely road separated bike/ walking loop is being built in Cincy called crown. In addition to that, there is an ordinance enacted that require all repairs to roads to include the rules outlined in “complete streets” give it a look. I think Cincinnati will be a rising star in urban development and opportunity. I’m moving back next year, I miss it a lot.

[@cybergrail]

Great video. Thank you.

[@cities4ppl]

Very much appreciated!

[@amandatschoepe9634]

I've lived in Cincinnati for 27 years... left 10 years ago. .and the fact he said over-the-rhine is one of the best places to live absolutely blows my mind... that was a place you never go to even in the day time.... unless you know ppl there and that was even iffy...

[@MomentofZed]

Otr 10 years ago was death. All gentrified now.

[@bilbodiggins4274]

@@MomentofZed i was there for the riots. not the same place, but still the essence since covid.

[@DeltaZones10]

One street over from OTR is still death😂

[@JimPaul0627]

What a change. I was at an OTR restaurant and asked the waitress if she lived near by. She said are you kidding? I can't afford over the rhine.

[@wafford11]

Great video! I appreciate the fact that you add street view with the price of an example home in each neighborhood. Would love to see Louisville on here

[@cities4ppl]

Thanks, Joel! I could spend all day zooming through street view. Louisville is definitely on my list!

[@jazzcatjohn]

Agree on Louisville. Visited once a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

[@petezereeeah]

I'm from New Jersey. Moved to the Nati about 6 years ago. It's the prairie. But I've been around Ohio. Cincy is without question the best place to live in this State.

[@cities4ppl]

The Nati! I’m about to take a deeper dive into Columbus but my gut says I’ll like Cincy more.

[@butchsvideovision5226]

IF CINNCY IS THE PRAIRIE;WHAT WOULD YOU CALL ATLANTA? LOL...TALK ABOUT PRIAIRIE!!!!

[@petezereeeah]

@@butchsvideovision5226 Atlanta is a trailer park😂🤣😂

[@MrEffinBest]

Cincy is not on the prairie 😆. I'm glad you like it but I think you need to look up what a prairie is and where its located. Cincy is part of the Eastern hardwood forest of the US, and is technically the northernmost border of what is considered the "Bluegrass" region.

[@petezereeeah]

@@MrEffinBest Sir, Those New Yorkers think the world stops at the Delaware River. And some at the East River. My mother is from Brooklyn. I know.

[@MezmerKaiser725]

Cincinnati is held back by its complete lack of rapid transit, especially from the suburbs into the city

[@KJSvitko]

Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles.

[@cities4ppl]

Good bot

[@DiogenesOfCa]

This video shocked me, Cincy is looking good. Hills? Get an e-bike, my 1500w motor CRUSHES hills.

[@cities4ppl]

Definitely surprised me a little bit too. I like to feel the burn in the legs 🔥🚴🏼

[@Cincinnatian777]

You are a little confused about Clifton. The actual neighborhood of Clifton is predominantly north of Ludlow Ave. far up to the northwest of the U.C. campus. It is very different from Clifton Heights or CUF. The area east of campus is another neighborhood called Corryville. Clifton proper is a rather upmarket neighborhood and contains numerous old mansions as well as Mt. Storm Park. The Ludlow Ave. business district is the heart of Clifton and is very walkable.

[@cities4ppl]

Where were ya before I posted the video, man?! But seriously I was a little confused.

[@patrickprendergast9589]

yes love it

[@MrEffinBest]

That is correct but only locals know this. A lot of people will refer to Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview, and even Corryville all as "Clifton".

[@Ponchoed]

Also check out the Old Louisville neighborhood in Louisville, KY... another hidden urbanist gem

[@genebigs1749]

Seems like a great city without being too big and impersonal. I love those neighborhoods and affordable prices! As a New Yorker, I really appreciate the fact that you have some room to breathe in that town. Great video!

[@olafharoldsonnii4713]

Please do one on Minnesota twin cities!

[@DeltaZones10]

I must comment that that target is indeed not “clutch” but rather “never stocked”

[@aus10powers]

I used to live in Cincinnati and lived in the building that has the downtown Kroger grocery store you highlighted. Will always be the most incredible apartment I have ever lived in (and I've lived in over 20 apartments/homes/etc. in many states and countries). It overlooked Over-the-Rhine and felt like you'd been transported to central Europe. The only problem is that Cincinnati is so loud at night. There are lots of wild people and cars blasting bass so loud it made stuff rattle in my 14th floor apartment. This is an issue in American cities broadly speaking. This whole country is too wild and too "free" in a bad way. Americans need to learn manners and until that, noise pollution will continue to plague urban folks.

[@8gomerpyle22]

Many smaller cities keep the street cars/ subways OUT of the universities because they do not want people from the inner city to have easy access to the university and the adjoining neighborhoods.

[@chuckieb3798]

I grew up in College Hill! North of Cincinnati. It stands for COVINGTON

[@cities4ppl]

Pleasant Hill eh?

[@Cincinnatian777]

College Hill is not north of Cincinnati, it is one of the 52 neighborhoods which make up Cincinnati. North College Hill on the other hand is a separate municipality.

[@chuckieb3798]

@user-xo6pr6zw7l You are crazy! I grew up in college hill. North college hill is just north of college hill. We moved in to college hill in 1968. I'm just a few miles away from it NOW! I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE COLLEGE HILL IS!!!

[@Cincinnatian777]

I live in Cincinnati myself and what I wrote is absolutely true. College Hill is a neighborhood of the city of Cincinnati, not an independent suburb. Look it up.@@chuckieb3798

[@Cincinnatian777]

In fact here is a list of Cincinnati neighborhoods: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cincinnati_neighborhoods. While Wikipedia is not always a perfect source, it is correct in this case. You will see College Hill listed there.@@chuckieb3798

[@Rudolph_Manor]

Clifton Heights Is Where Hughes High School Is, University Heights Is Where University Hospital Is & Fairview Is Where Fairview Park Is. 💯 That's CUF. Clifton Heights, University Heights & Fairview. 💯

[@cities4ppl]

This is helpful. Thanks!

[@Rudolph_Manor]

​@@cities4ppl No Problem, You're Welcome Anytime. 💯

[@williamschwiegeraht2092]

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is not in OTR

[@jfdblues]

Lots of friendly drug dealers on vine😂😂😂

[@mikeperry1620]

Also crime. It is amazing how a video made eleven months ago pictures a good place. Stats today show much different story.

[@harveyschwartz6789]

They should extend the streetcar the extra mile up to the university area, CPU.

[@MezmerKaiser725]

Cincinnati should revive ALL the old streetcar lines that they tore up in the 1950s

[@jamie_helt]

What neighborhood is in your thumbnail.

[@MezmerKaiser725]

That's East Walnut Hills, Woodburn Ave specifically

[@KJSvitko]

Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ebikes makes those hills much less of an issue.. Every city needs to beaa bicycle city. We all need to support healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation options. Add a little more green space, bike lanes and outdoor dining to the city and it is a winner.

[@cities4ppl]

Good bot

[@tonywalters7298]

Cincy used to have inclines too.

[@thescatman5029]

350 for a 2BR in Cincinnati. Looks nice, but I don't know, with the price of that housing......!

[@freakinchrist]

The actual Clifton is much cooler than the "Clifton" that appears in this video.

[@cotiocantoro7564]

St. Louis is also really hilly.

[@dmitrylytov5005]

Yet another city that claims to have the 2nd largest Oktoberfest after Munich. I though it was Kitchener, Ontario (formerly Berlin).

[@alistairwatson4105]

Clifton-University-Fairview

[@FloridaCore]

Cincinnati is absolutely underrated but the biggest thing that holds it back in my opinion is its lack of diversity.

[@JimPaul0627]

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[@FloridaCore]

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[@Miner-dyne]

Dude, you clearly never visited Cincinnati!

[@tomfeie2733]

Not shiletoes... Shill i Toes old Department Store

[@Cory-wi8kf]

You get a downvote because your cover shot is of East Walnut Hills, not a neighborhood you covered.

[@christinascordato8601]

cover shot is Mt. Adams, my home, not covered, which is just fine because the longer this stays a well kept secret the better.

[@MezmerKaiser725]

You can't blame them for wanting to display the beautiful architechture of the church, but yeah it would have been nice to cover more neighborhoods