Pendleton Neighborhood

OTR SKATE PARTY APRIL 27 @ 8PM

Come one and come all!

Looking for some thing to do this Final Friday? Strap on a pair of skates and meet us over at the Over-The-Rhine Rec Center at 1715 Republic St. for a good ol’ fashioned Skate Party.

$5 at the Door and 18yrs+. Live music will be included!

Meet The Neighbors: Shonita M. Black

As an undergraduate, I spent most of my time in the Short North area of Columbus.  During my professional studies, I was constantly within the Montrose District of Houston.  Each of the respective locales had an artsy, quaint and upbeat vibe to them that I would do no justice by attempting to reduce their essence to mere words.   I noticed this theme and determined that it was essential for me to reside in an eclectic and vibrant community that was constantly evolving. 

I also had the desire to live in a place where I could easily walk to work, businesses, and engage with service activities.  I consider myself as the lucky one in discovering the gem of Pendleton Arts District.  I have all of the benefits of living in the city but enjoy the sense of community that is praised within suburban communities.  For instance, the first week that I moved in my hot water heater went out in addition to having a leak in my roof.  One of my neighbors extended an invitation for me to prepare for the day at her home until the problem was corrected. 

These random acts of kindness have extended over my years as a resident within Pendleton.  My neighbors have prepared dinner for me when I have had to work late hours, shoveled my snow, returned an escaped dog in the middle of the night, and offered countless other acts because of our sense of community which is quite apparent to any visitor. 

I had a friend over that had a host of reservations pertaining to my moving to Pendleton and safety was at the top of that list.  As he drove down the street he said he was greeted with smiles and waves by a host of diverse individuals.  Upon exiting the car, one of my neighbors inquired about his day as she carried groceries in the house. 

He was surprised, not at the comment, but because of the genuine nature of her inquiry.  I told him that this was something that I have the opportunity to enjoy each and every day as a resident of Pendleton and whenever he needed a dose a true hospitality he knew exactly the community to visit.

Shonita M. Black 

Pendleton, Kennedy Heights Picked For Neighborhood Blitz

Cincinnati plans to focus it’s attention on revitalizing two new local neighborhoods in 2012. Local 12 News Reporter Tiffany Wilson was there when the announcement for city funds and support was made today.

Pendleton and Kennedy Heights were both selected for this year’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program. The new casino will really benefit from the blitz. “We have a number of absentee landlords in our neighborhood and they don’t pay attention to the buildings as they should. That leads to building code violations and blight.”

Those are two issues the neighborhood enhancement program will tackle. “Having the city’s attention on our neighborhood for 90 days is a huge benefit. Great asset for our neighborhood, it’s a gift really from the city.”

Read the entire article here: http://www.local12.com/news/local/story/Pendleton-Kennedy-Heights-Picked-For-Neighborhood/hG6Kf58dTU2NSLhVQHq-FQ.cspx

Pendleton Neighborhood Profile: Carina Brokamp

This is the second year that Carina has served as the Council’s Secretary.

She has lived in Cincinnati for 10 years; having moved here from the southwest, and was immediately drawn to the beauty and history of Pendleton.

She is continuosly amazed by the architecture and the diversity of people who she has met in her time here.

She has two young children and is very excited for them to grow up in the urban core where they will live in a walkable, artistic community.

Carina works for Cincinnati Public Schools and strongly believes in investing in the city. In addition, she hopes to see Pendleton keep progressing toward being the perfect place to raise a family.

10th Annual Pendleton Children’s Neighborhood Holiday Celebration

                                            

Pendleton Neighborhood In Lights

The city of Cincinnati is made up of 52 distinct neighborhoods, all with its own appeal and sense of being. Cincinnati’s smallest and newest neighborhood of Pendleton is steeped with history and, in recent months, has been thwarted into the center of the city’s eye as it looks for residential redevelopment and urban renewal.

The neighborhood of Pendleton, located just north of the city’s Downtown Business District takes its name from George H. Pendleton; an Ohio lawmaker who spent a great deal of his career in Cincinnati and who enacted The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act in 1883. In response to accounts of nepotism as it pertained to government assignments and jobs, The Pendleton Act forced the government to award jobs on the basis of merit, through standard civil service exams.

Though Pendleton is small, it does not translate as to its relevance to Cincinnati history. Being in such close proximity to the city’s Downtown Business District, it has long served as the playground for Cincinnati’s elite, especially during the city’s hay-day in the 1800’s. During this time, many who were instrumental in the anti-slavery movement lived, worked and played in the area now called Pendleton. In addition, there are several places in the neighborhood which served as stops on the historical Underground Railroad.

Interested in learning more? Read the entire article here.

Marvin Butts and Tabitha Anderson: Pendleton Neighborhood Leaders

Not only do they do all of the above, they also support other groups in the Pendleton area with their children’s/youth events and they have served as Mr. & Mrs Claus for the Pendlton Neighborhood Community Council’s Children’s Holiday party since its inceptions 10 years ago.

Introducing Pendleton’s New Faces

Over-the-Rhine is definitely not a cookie cutter neighborhood where everyone dresses the same and acts alike.  That is why our neighborhood council is so exciting.  Not only do we have a number of residents who have been involved with developing Over-the-Rhine for several decades, but new faces are stepping up and taking lead.

In Pendleton’s newest way to reach out to the community through our first blog post (tumblr is awesome isn’t it?) it’s our pleasure to introduce our new executive members!

Andrew Salzbrun – Pendleton Council Vice President

A native to Cincinnatian, Andrew has been an active member of the Over-the-Rhine community, through social, philanthropic and business activities over the past three years. His involvement with the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce, The Central Vine Street Business District and The Cincinnati Regional Chamber of Commerce has allowed him to develop a network which will enable him to create change in communities.  

A serial entrepreneur by trade, Andrew returned to his hometown after an extended stint in Atlanta, GA. Upon his return, he branded and revitalized the local non-profit restaurant Venice on Vine, as well as initiated the expansion of Final Friday art gallery walks in and around the Gateway Quarter. As a partner in local experiential marketing firm Ionic Collective, Andrew strives to create captivating experiences that allow for the consumer to discover, explore and dialogue about the brand or client. Andrew additionally has partnership stakes in Gamut Sports Camps, a premier athletic training program for high-school students and Little Big Night, an art driven partnership with The Know Theatre producing monthly improvisational and sketch comedy shows. 

Andrew is a graduate of Xavier University with a Masters in Business Administration. A Pendelton landlord, Andrew is an advocate for standard operating procedures necessary to ensure quality of life and is a very welcomed addition to our neighborhood.

Natalie Bieser – Pendleton Council Treasurer

Another one of our newest additions to the neighborhood, and who is also a Cincinnati native, Natalie moved to Pendleton in Spring of 2011. She is passionate about improving the Pendleton and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods to make it a more livable community for current and future generations.  Natalie is very active in the community; promoting Cincinnati as a city where young professionals can live, work and play! 

As Project Manager of the European-American Chamber of Commerce, Natalie manages the planning and execution of business conferences, member events and EACC external communication efforts. With a background in non-profit communications and event planning, Natalie brings a finesse for developing relationships within the community.

Prior to the EACC, Natalie served as a Communications Assistant with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, where she managed media relations and event logistics, and other key organizational tasks. She also worked as an Account Executive and Media Relations role for Cincy Chic, an online lifestyle publication.

Natalie is a graduate of Miami University, Oxford where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. She is the Co-Chair of CSOEncore! for the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a member of Mayor Mallory’s Young Professional Kitchen Cabinet, the Young Professional Lead for the Miami University Alumni Association-Cincinnati Chapter, a member of the Junior League of Cincinnati and an Ambassador for the Cincinnati Regional USA HYPE program. 

For a complete list of our executive board members, please visit our website.