Spring 2018 Outlook

Read about the latest news at the Hillside Trust.  Download the Spring 2018 Edition of Outlook.  

Autumn 2017 Outlook

Read about the Hillside Trust’s latest activities, including the addition of new acreage to existing preserves. Download the Autumn 2017 Edition of Outlook.

Winter 2017 Outlook

In this issue of Outlook, read about the new addition to the Hillside Trust’s Clifton Preserve, and the upcoming landslide tour, scheduled for April 1, 2017. Download the Winter 2017 Edition of Outlook

Autumn 2016 Outlook

In this issue of Outlook, learn about the Hillside Trust’s most recent acquisitions, and the organization’s other recent activities. Download the Autumn 2016 Edition of Outlook

Spring 2016 Outlook

In this issue of Outlook, learn about the Hillside Trust’s first ever landslide tour, and the organization’s other recent activities. Download the Spring 2016 Edition of Outlook

Red Bank Rd. Preserve

Location: end of Old Red Bank Rd in Fairfax, OH Size:  .62 acres Acquired: 2015 from Hamilton Co. Land Reutilization Corp. Features:  A wooded hillside located on the border of Ault Park

Spring 2015 Outlook

In this issue of Outlook, read about our new wetlands trail project in Mt. Washington, and volunteer opportunities for our Education Committee. Download the Spring 2015 Edition of Outlook

Crisler Easement

Location: Hebron, KY Size: 1,070 acres Features: Wooded hillsides and rich bottomland

Public View Overlay Ordinance Vote delayed…

Cincinnati City Council’s Committee on Livable Communities decided on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 to delay a vote on the pending Public View Overlay Ordinance.  Citing concerns and confusion about the language and reach of the Ordinance, voiced...

Cincinnati’s overlook views…

Great article about The Hillside Trust’s new brochures. http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/blog/2012/07/cincinnatis-overlooks-offer-great.html?surround=etf&ana=e_article

A quote from Cincinnati Parks Director…

Willie F. Carden, Jr., Director of Cincinnati Parks, stated that, “The Cincinnati Park Board is greatly appreciative of the partnership that has developed with the Hillside Trust. The Hillside Trust’s advocacy for the preservation of the views and overlooks throughout...

Landslides: The Human Factor

Human alteration of the landscape was a contributing factor in many of the landslide incidents this year. Inappropriate cutting and filling of slopes, insufficient or ineffective routing of storm water, and poorly executed design exacerbated an already problematic...

East Price Hill’s Landslide…

East Price Hill’s landslide in May affected the backyards, patios, and decks of 7 condominiums whose building foundations are literally 12-15 feet from the edge of the hillside. It occurred just below a concrete curb and fence at the edge and boundary limits of the...

North Avondale Home Landslide…

A landslide in North Avondale dropped down 5-10 feet, stretching across 3 backyards and pushing into adjoining neighbors’ homes. An investigation revealed that the previous owner’s architect and engineer added onto the house and didn’t properly direct storm water away...

The Personal Downside to Landslides

With almost as much rainfall in April, May and June of 2011, as this region receives in an entire year, many hillsides have been affected by landslides. The damages to private properties are perhaps the most complicated to address. Landslides in places like East Price...

Hillside Trust refutes developer’s view of ordinance

Per Gary Osterfeld’s comments in the August 1st issue of the Enquirer, “Views up for debate” I have this rebuttal.  Mr. Osterfeld contends that had the view corridor ordinance been in place, he would not have been able to build his...