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Landslides: The Human Factor

October 19, 2011

Human alteration of the landscape was a contributing factor in many of the landslide incidents this year. Inappropriate cutting and [...]

East Price Hill’s Landslide…

September 19, 2011

East Price Hill’s landslide in May affected the backyards, patios, and decks of 7 condominiums whose building foundations are literally [...]

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 [...]

The Personal Downside to Landslides

September 16, 2011

With almost as much rainfall in April, May and June of 2011, as this region receives in an entire year, [...]

Hillside Trust refutes developer’s view of ordinance

August 12, 2011

Per Gary Osterfeld’s comments in the August 1st issue of the Enquirer, “Views up for debate” I have this rebuttal.  Mr. Osterfeld [...]

Views up for debate

August 6, 2011

http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2FAB%2F20110731%2FNEWS0108%2F108010307%2F

In this hillside slide-prone area, more prevention needed

August 5, 2011

Elberon Avenue Mudslide Video

May 3, 2011

Mudslide caught on tape Watch part of the hillside on Elberon Avenue in action as it falls, and hear landslide [...]

Public View Ordinance

March 8, 2011

Cincinnati is blessed with spectacular public overlooks, many of which were established generations ago by forward-thinking civic leaders. The Hillside [...]