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It’s time to build sustainable and BuildReady. BuildReady is a long-term, city-led project to develop pre-approved housi...
06/23/2026

It’s time to build sustainable and BuildReady.

BuildReady is a long-term, city-led project to develop pre-approved housing plans for small multi-family homes, which can expedite the development process by several months, meaning this much-needed type of housing can be built more quickly.

The recently launched design competition is intended to spark ideas and invite conversation about what attainable, sustainable, and contextual housing could look like. Popular designs will inform the development of the finalized pre-approved plans through a City-led procurement process this fall.

Architects, designers, students, and interested parties should check out the website for more info and submit their designs today! https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityofcincinnati/news/now-open-buildready-design-competition-for-small-multi-family-housing/

Cincinnati Climate Week Recap What a wonderful week of sharing, collaboration, and celebration of climate progress in ou...
06/20/2026

Cincinnati Climate Week Recap

What a wonderful week of sharing, collaboration, and celebration of climate progress in our region. Thanks to Green Umbrella for their leadership in bringing this opportunity to town! We can’t wait to see what Cincinnati Climate Week 2027 holds.

06/17/2026

My Top 5 Horror Movies: Zero Waste Edition

1) Wishcycling
2) Forgetting leftovers in the back of the fridge
3) Greenwashing
4) Produce stickers in the compost
5) Litter

🌞BIG SOLAR NEWS🌞 OES and partners RE-volv Faith Communities Go Green Solar United Neighbors have launched the Solar C...
06/15/2026

🌞BIG SOLAR NEWS🌞

OES and partners RE-volv Faith Communities Go Green Solar United Neighbors have launched the Solar Co-op Program for local nonprofits, schools, & houses of worship in the Southwest Ohio region.

Get FREE technical assistance, zero-down financing, work with vetted installers, and save big utilizing elective pay tax credits. No commitment required until you and your organization are convinced and ready to go solar!

Visit https://southwestohiosolar.org to learn more and get started today.

Cincy Businesses 🤝Recycling OES has launched a Business District Recycling Program that provides shared recycling dumpst...
06/12/2026

Cincy Businesses 🤝Recycling

OES has launched a Business District Recycling Program that provides shared recycling dumpsters at no cost to participating businesses. The program allows multiple businesses within a district to share a centrally located recycling dumpster, making recycling more convenient and cost-effective while increasing waste diversion throughout the community.

Huge shoutout to the business districts currently participating in the program: College Hill, Over-the-Rhine/Downtown, Camp Washington, Mount Washington, East Walnut Hills, Westwood, and several others across Cincinnati.

If you are a business owner or district representative interested in participating in an existing shared recycling program—or exploring the possibility of establishing one in your area, contact Ben Russ at [email protected] for more information.

Check out how local youth are leading climate action in their neighborhoods. We’re excited to announce that Cincinnati ...
06/08/2026

Check out how local youth are leading climate action in their neighborhoods.

We’re excited to announce that Cincinnati will be participating in the next round of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund. Stay tuned for more information about the upcoming grant opportunity. Visit our website to learn about the past grant projects and fill out the interest form to stay connected: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0b9Vb2k2_UGg48mNVq2zn8yn1-ERWm1KrgA3RJZdBxJUQ1hFRExXNU1LSUZPUkJNNVVSNFM4UEhRWC4u

06/05/2026

Happy ! We’re so grateful for everyone in our Cincinnati community that helps us make our city more sustainable, equitable, and resilient.

The City has successfully completed asbestos remediation for the former Shillito’s Department building in downtown. Wi...
06/01/2026

The City has successfully completed asbestos remediation for the former Shillito’s Department building in downtown.

With funding help from two Brownfield Remediation Grants from the Ohio Department of Development totaling $1,963,080, the City has invested over $2.5 million to remediate asbestos-containing materials from the former Shillito’s Department Store building. Formerly a department store, this long-vacant property is at a key corner in the downtown central business district in Cincinnati and part of the national register historic district. Now that the asbestos has been safely removed and properly disposed, the City will continue to explore options for the building’s rehabilitation for redevelopment.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber that was widely used for building construction materials due to its fiber strength and heat resistance qualities. The material has since been banned due to the risk of developing lung disease if the fibers are released and inhaled. Buildings constructed before 1988 may have asbestos-containing building materials and it can be costly to remediate the materials that are often found in insulation, flooring tile, and adhesives.

Learn more about asbestos here: https://www.epa.gov/asbestos

Cincinnati Climate Week is right around the corner! From community conversations, to film showings, to breakout sessions...
05/30/2026

Cincinnati Climate Week is right around the corner! From community conversations, to film showings, to breakout sessions during the MRSS, OES is excited to be part of so many great events taking place during Climate Week. Check out the full calendar of events and register today.

https://climateweeknetwork.org/cincinnati-26/events

Check out the new Climate Migration Readiness Plan 👉https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/resilience-and-climate-adaptation/...
05/29/2026

Check out the new Climate Migration Readiness Plan 👉https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/resilience-and-climate-adaptation/social-cohesion/climate-migration/

In a time of intensifying climate pressures, the impacts of climate change may influence where people move. These people, called climate migrants, may choose to move to Cincinnati. The foundation of our city, our housing, public transit, schools, and city services, could face new demand if population changes. With this potential future in mind, the City should prepare to meet newcomers' needs while still serving long-time residents.

Read more about the plan: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/oes/news/climate-migration-readiness-plan-published/

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