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Spaces to Places

West End Greenspace in progress

The project site, formerly known as the “Tot Lot,” carries its own complex history. Originally home to a Cincinnati Recreation Center toddler playground, the area became associated with illicit activities including drug transactions and violence, leading to the removal of playground equipment by the city and community council for safety reasons. What stays today are walkways, mature trees, and a memorial plaque which has created an opportunity for positive transformation.

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1721 Linn St. Cincinnati, OH 45214
West End, 2025 - present

The West End Greenspace at 1721 Linn Street represents a transformative community area intended to serve as a place to gather, play, learn, and grow. This innovative project combines sustainable design principles with community-focused amenities to create a vibrant neighborhood asset.

Camp Washington Gateway

Without the dedication and commitment our partners have contributed this project wouldn't have been possible! We are deeply grateful to our project partners:

Artswave, Cincinnati Development Fund – Jeanne Golliher Fund, Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Human Nature, Keep America Beautiful, Keep Cincinnati Beautiful Donors and Volunteer, Ohio Arts Council, PNC Foundation, Urban Land Institute – Cincinnati Design Awards, USA Today Network: A Community Thrives, & WavePool & Local Artists.

2983 Sidney Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45225
Camp Washington, 2022 - 2025

The Camp Washington Gateway on 2983 Sidney Avenue celebrates the community of Camp Washington’s unique sense of place and vast history. This gateway is intended to serve as a historical marker and a place for one to connect with nature. Designed by local artists and businesses, the vibrant gateway welcomes both residents and visitors with open arms.

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Pamelas Garden

Pamela’s vision for the vacant lot: "I will establish a youth garden in South Cumminsville to revitalize our community, build awareness, and educate the children and community on how to grow our own fruits and vegetables. I will eliminate blight and create a place where people can come together to create, enjoy, explore, and learn." This project aimed to create a welcoming place for people to gather, create, explore, and learn, while celebrating and strengthening the community’s connection to the Mill Creek West Branch. Ultimately, the site has become a shared landscape that fosters ecological, educational, and social growth within South Cumminsville.

Before Pamela Woods brought her vision to the lot, the land had been an eyesore for years, garnering over 60 complaints and violations for overgrown invasive weeds, litter, illegal dumping, junk cars, and more. Mrs. Woods and her husband obtained ownership of the property in 2020 and worked diligently to remediate the once-vacant lot. They kept the lot mowed and free of litter and added flower planters and other decorative elements to the site. With the help of Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, the site has transformed into a community space that engages residents with their environment.

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3900 Herron Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45223
South Cumminsville, 2021 - 2023

Located at 3900 Herron Avenue, Pamela’s Garden is a vibrant community green space designed to foster connection between residents of South Cumminsville and the natural environment. Rooted in principles of sustainability and community-focused design, the project combines productive landscapes with shared spaces to support education, stewardship, and social interaction.

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Duck Creek Road

This greenspace was envisioned through close attention to the community’s expressed wants and needs. Residents called for vibrant, colorful plantings paired with an edible orchard and a historical marker. Equally important was the need for clear community gateway signage and a safe pedestrian crosswalk, ensuring the site is both welcoming and accessible. The vision for the project was to create a space that reflects the Evanston community identity, as well as supporting connection and inviting people into the landscape.

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The transformation of Duck Creek tells the story of reclaiming an overlooked, inaccessible grassland, and reimagining it as a thriving native prairie complimented by an edible orchard. What was once a difficult to access space which lacked a proper community gateway sign, regular maintenance, and a safe pedestrian crossing, has been thoughtfully reshaped into a welcoming, functional greenspace that serves both people and the landscape.

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2137 Duck Creek Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45207

Evanston, 2019 - 2022

The Duck Creek Greenspace, found at 2137 Duck Creek Rd. was carefully designed to serve as a welcoming gateway for the Evanston community. The space invites residents and visitors to connect with nature and experience the landscape in a meaningful way. By integrating native plant appreciation with pedestrian safety, this project plays a vital role in supporting the Evanston community.

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Evanston Pocket Park

The residents of Evanston envisioned far more for the center of their community than a place where litter accumulated. To address ongoing litter issues and remove dead trees, residents partnered with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful to reimagine the site. The pocket park vision came to life through an assessment of community needs which included a space that supported learning, social interaction, and a place to sit in nature. Using sustainability and resourcefulness, the pocket park was created. Guided by principles of sustainability and resourcefulness, the site was transformed into a welcoming pocket park that reflects both community values and long-term stewardship.

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Previously known as a nuisance lot to the neighboring property owners, this overlooked corner was overgrown and filled with dead trees and litter. Today, it has been transformed into a radiant walking route that boosts the heart of the community. What was once simply a cut-through at the center of the community has been transformed into a welcoming greenspace made possible through strong communal input, resolute volunteers, and generous grant support.

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3339 Montgomery Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45207

Evanston, 2018 - 2020

The Evanston “Pocket Park” at 3339 Montgomery Rd. is a thoughtfully created neighborhood greenspace designed as a lively learning landscape. Envisioned as a multigenerational community space, the park invites Evanston residents of all ages to connect by reading material from the little library box, engaging in a game of chess, or simply immersing themselves in the natural environment.

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