MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER

2024: YEAR IN REVIEW

Progress. Partnership. Place.

We continued to focus our efforts on elevating the lives of all of our residents through quality affordable housing, community engagement and the cultivation of our business district. We recently completed our annual report. See below for a preview and be sure to check out the full report. 

Thatcher Flats


We worked with Pennrose to develop Thatcher Flats - named after Ernest and Georgia Thatcher’s fish &

poultry market that stood on Lincoln Avenue for decades.



We completed four small business improvement projects, including sidewalk infill and repair at the Dillard Building and a sign for the newly renovated Harriet Beecher Stowe House.


The MORTAR Building


MORTAR opened their newly renovated headquarters in the Peebles Corner Historic District. The four-story building offers a groundlevel storefront, coworking spaces, event space, a multimedia studio, and wellness rooms—all designed for Black entrepreneurs. 

ArtWorks' new creative campus is now a vibrant part of the Walnut Hills Arts & Cultural District. The Hannan ArtPark includes a Charles Gaines mural and interactive sculpture by Roberto Lugo.

Click here to view the full 2024 Year in Review

URBAN FARMING INTIATIVE


As we continue our efforts to increase food accessibility in Walnut Hills, we are excited to partner with Urban Farming Initiative (UFI) to create a permanent and sustainable food economy for our residents. UFI's community-led project offers free food and gardening options, education, agricultural entrepreneurship opportunities and more! 


Interested in getting involved or learning more about upcoming UFI events? Reach out to UFI at farms@urbanfarminginitiative.org or just show up at one of the gardens during weekly gardening. Check the schedule below!

Upcoming Special Events in the Garden


May 24

FLO'S LITTLE GARDENERS: GARDEN DAY

10:00AM-11:15AM

2641 Melrose


May 31

OCOTILLO SWEETGRASS CLASS

11:00AM-12:30PM

2641 Melrose


Sign-up or learn more at the link here!



FREE Wi-Fi!


We're thrilled to announce that Walnut Hills is now buzzing with connectivity! Enjoy free Wi-Fi at five convenient access points throughout the neighborhood:


Harriet Beecher Stowe House


Green Man Park


Five Points Alley


Paramount Plaza


Nassau/St. James Playground

Get Involved

Put your passion to work and join one of our Walnut Hills Committees!


Planning & Transportation Committee - First Thursday 6:30 via Zoom

Community Council - Second Thursday 6:30 @ Bush Rec Center

Sustainability & Beautification Committee - Third Tuesday 6 @ Library

Housing Resources Committee - Third Thursday 6:30 via Zoom

Safety Committee - Fourth Thursday 6:30 via Zoom

Events

Walnut Hills Sustainability & Beautification Committee

May 20, 6-7pm @ WH Library

Make It Tuesday

May 20, 7-9pm @ Fireside

Table Talk

May 21, 6-7:30pm @ WH Library

Walnut Hills Business Group

May 22, 9am @ Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Walnut Hills Safety Committee

May 22, 6:30pm on Zoom

City Council Healthy Neighborhoods Committee in WH

May 27, 5:30-7pm @ Bush Rec Center (pizza served at 5pm)

Make It Tuesday

May 27, 7-9pm @ Fireside

Make It Tuesday

June 3, 7-9pm @ Location TBD

Walnut Hills Planning & Transportation Committee

June 5, 6:30pm on Zoom

Make It Tuesday

June 10, 7-9pm @ Location TBD

Walnut Hills Area Council (WHAC) Meeting

June 12, 6:30 @ Bush Rec Center

Neighborhood Cleanup

June 14, 9am @ EWH (meetup location TBD - Thanks for all who joined in WH in May!)

(monthly event, rotates between WH, EWH, & Evanston)

Walnut Hills Sustainability & Beautification Committee

June 17, 6-7pm @ WH Library

Make It Tuesday

June 17, 7-9pm @ Location TBD

Table Talk

June 18, 6-7:30pm @ WH Library

Walnut Hills Housing Resources Committee

June 19, 6:30pm on Zoom

Walnut Hills Business Group

June 26, 9am @ Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Walnut Hills Safety Committee

June 26, 6:30pm on Zoom


Friday Food + Fun with Healthy Harvest Mobile Market

Every Friday 1-3pm @ 1026 E. McMillan St


Be sure to stop in at the Walnut Hills Library and check out their calendar for more events!


Don't see your event listed? Send it to info@walnuthills.org

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

513-593-9473

info@walnuthillsrf.org

walnuthillsrf.org

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