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Cincinnati Neighborhood Flags, Ohio (U.S.)

Hamilton County

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Introduction
Neighborhoods

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Introduction

An article about the rollout of flags for the 52 recognized neighborhoods of Cincinnati:
https://local12.com/news/local/cincy-flags-unveils-neighborhood-flags.

Website for the flag effort: https://www.cincyflags.com/neighborhoods
Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Cincy Flags has unveiled a flag for each neighborhood after a year-and-a-half-long effort. Behind each of the flags is a meaning, and Henry Frondorf hopes that meaning leads to a renewed sense of pride and purpose across the Queen City. The flags are meant to be community builders that lead to even better neighborhoods. Eight teams designed the flags over 18 months using $20,000 in grant money to make it happen. That includes going to community council meetings, getting feedback, redesigning the flags and making sure these statement pieces are symbolic, like the flag for Evanston. The flags are open source, which means no one owns the flags. Frondorf is hoping these banners lead to bumper stickers, fundraisers and a new sense of community.
Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The Neighborhoods

Neighborhoods A-L

Madisonville

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Overlapping shapes form an “M” and “V” in a nod to Madisonville’s logo. The diamond shape is a symbol of the invincible spirit of Madisonville residents. The long generational lines of residents are interwoven in the history of the neighborhood.
Navy and Blue are for tranquility. Purple is for harmony. Red is for people full of life. White is for unity and peace.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/madisonville

Millvale

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Inspired by the Millvale Eagle’s mascot, this dynamic shape conveys the motion and energy of the community. Two stripes, one for the Beekman Street corridor, and another for the Mill Creek. The design was inspired by the Rec Center’s walls.
Blue and Orange are Millvale’s identifying colors. White is for community action and public spaces.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/millvale

Mount Adams

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A hill under the blue sky that represents Longworth Vineyard and the early Cincinnati Wine Industry. The bright, seven-pointed sun was created as a nod to Rookwood Pottery. The points connect Mt. Adams to the seven hills of Cincinnati.
Green is for a hill overlooking the city. Blue is for the sky above the vineyard. Yellow is for community optimism.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/mt-adams

Mount Airy

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Front and center is Mt. Airy’s immediately recognizable water tower that was built in 1972. Two tree illustrations frame the water tower and symbolize Cincinnati’s largest park - Mt. Airy Forest
Green is for the vast natural spaces and parks. Blue reflects the sky as seen in the neighborhood logo.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/mt-airy

Mount Auburn

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A clear, white diamond represents Mt. Auburn’s location surrounded by green spaces. Two green circles represent the abundant, lush trees in Mt. Auburn. Their simplified design is taken from the neighborhood logo. A bright triangle representing the Main Street steps that the neighborhood rests on.
Purple and Orange are for the community council. Green is for vibrant natural space.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/mt-auburn

Mount Lookout

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Front and center is an illustration of the Mount Lookout Observatory that gave this neighborhood its name. A constellation of stars conveys a sense of movement throughout communities.
Blue is for education and learning. White is for motion and connection.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/mt-lookout

Mount Washington

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The flag features an illustration of Mt. Washington’s unique and recognizable water tower. Lines coming out of the top of the tower allude to its visibility across the city.
Blue is for the iconic water tower. Green is for Stanbery Park. White is for height and prominence.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/mt-washington

North Avondale

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The circle outline represents the loop made by Beechwood and Rose Hill. A stripe through the middle of the flag is for North Avondale’s beautiful curvilinear street layout. A central blue circle is for the Clinton Hills Swim Club, a unifying fixture of the community.
Yellow represents unity and diversity. Blue is for the swim club. Green signifies the prominent foliage. White is a unifying and reflective element.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/north-avondale

North Fairmount

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Bright, reflected lights in the sky symbolize the open and helpful nature of the community. A warm, setting sun indicates North Fairmount’s location in Cincinnati’s Western corridor. Hills mirror the shape of the lights to represent an interlinking unity in the neighborhood.
Gold and Orange are for the warmth of the community. Green is for the trees local plant life. Black is for the hills.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/north-fairmount

Northside

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The rounded “N” shape, inspired by Northside’s logo, evokes the winding nature of Hamilton Avenue. Layered stripes represent the the intertwined communities that make up the neighborhood.
Green is for urban gardens and multiple parks. Blue is for the businesses along Hamilton Avenue. Yellow and Orange are for the eclectic and open residents.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/northside

Oakley

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Two blue bars represent Paxton Avenue and Madison Avenue. The Oak Leaf represents the heart of Oakley’s Esplanade which is the gathering space of the community where all are welcome. Oakley is named after the mighty Oak trees that populate the area, and orange was chosen to represent the color of the leaf in the fall.
Blue represents the sky, open spaces, sincerity, and loyalty. White represents optimism. Orange represents determination, success, joy, and warmth.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/oakley

Over-the-Rhine

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The two color blocks represent the Miami & Erie canal on the bottom and the namesake of the neighborhood - the Rhine River - above. The Music Hall Rose Window in the flag’s canton represents the vibrancy of OTR’s residents.
Red is for the vibrant community. White is for the Rhine, peace and harmony. Blue is for the canal and good fortune.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/otr

Paddock Hills

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A green hill represents the old farmlands that used to make up the neighborhood. The curved, wave-like shape evokes the winding Miami & Erie canal that used to run along Tennessee Avenue. A stylized yellow “A” shape is for the striking Tudor-style houses in Paddock Hills. A stylized pin oak leaf represents the trees that were planted in the front yards of houses when the neighborhood was established.
Orange, White and Yellow are warm colors taken from the old neighborhood sign. Green is for the vibrant nature and Avon Woods Preserve.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/paddock-hills

Pendleton

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Each of the triangles in this flag represent the neighborhood as seen from a bird’s-eye view. Together, these stripes resemble the arrangement of stained-glass windows like the ones in the Bell Events Center. Three bell illustrations stand in place of the 19 bells and copper finials.
Blue, Red, Green and Yellow are for the stained-glass windows. Black is for the American Idea that resonates when all the bells ring.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/pendleton

Pleasant Ridge

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The white sun symbolizes community support and hope. This is a shape for cradling and soothing members of the community that fall on hard times. The orange landscape references the sunsets that are loved by the residents of Pleasant Ridge.
White is for community support and unity of the neighborhood. Orange is for warmth of the community. Blue is for energy, balance and compassion.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/pleasant-ridge

Queensgate

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The crown is a reinterpretation of the old Queen City Tour signs. The shape of the crown roughly mirrors the silhouette of Cincinnati’s Union Terminal. The jewel design is meant to highlight the seven hills of Cincinnati.
Purple and Gold are an allusion to the royal nature of the neighborhood’s name.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/queensgate

Riverside

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The winding shape of this river illustration includes a deep blue stripe as a nod to the wine-making history of the region, as well as a lighter blue for the optimism of the residents. The central figure is an iconic representation of the Anderson Ferry that has been in operation since 1817.
Blue is for the river, Riverside’s history and the optimism of its residents. White is for the enduring methods of transportation.
Blue is for the river, Riverside’s history and the optimism of its residents. White is for the enduring methods of transportation.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/riverside-1

Roselawn

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Three color fields referencing Roselawn’s geography: Black on the West for the Mill Creek, White in the middle for the Reading Road Corridor, and Blue from the neighborhood’s various wayfinding totems. An illustrated rose stretches across all three fields of color as a strong and clear reinforcement of the neighborhood’s unique name.
White is for Reading Road and automobiles. Black is for the Mill Creek. Red is for the vitality and energy of the community. Blue is for wayfinding and visibility.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/roselawn-1

Sayler Park

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A clear, two color background represents Sayler Park’s greenspace and the adjacent Ohio River. The mirrored triangles represents how Sayler Park meets the river. It is a place where elements come together but also implies reflection and tranquility. The ring of leaves represents the community and togetherness found in Sayler Park.
Greens are for the trees, hills and lush riverfront landscape. Blues are for the Ohio River. White is for tranquility and reflection.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/sayler-park-2

Sedamsville

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A stylization of the structure at Boldface Park, this symbol reflects a shared community identity that can also be seen in local neighborhood signs. Two dynamic, bold stripes represent Sedamsville's location along the Ohio river.
Green is for the many green spaces and trees throughout the neighborhood. Blue is for the Cincinnati River and a strong sense of loyalty.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/sedamsville-1

South Cumminsville

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A band of color blocks present an abstract view of South Cumminsville framed by Beekman Street and the Mill Creek. A single yellow stripe stands for South Cumminsville’s strong generational home ownership - half of residents own their own homes. A single star in the flag’s canton ties South Cumminsville in with the other 51 neighborhoods in Cincinnati.
Gold is an illustrative reference to the Mill Creek Road bridge. Black is for the Mill Creek on the neighborhood’s borders. Blue is for the Beekman Street corridor. Green is the Community Council’s color, standing for South Cumminsville’s community garden and environmental commitment.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/south-cumminsville-1

South Fairmount

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The waves represent the movement and motion of water running through the neighborhood. A bright, seven-pointed star in the center of the flag connects this flag to the seven hills of Cincinnati. The asymmetrical arch represents the rise of something new.
Blue is for the Ohio River. Yellow is the bridge since South Fairmount acts as a gateway to Cincinnati’s West Side.

Spring Grove Village

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Two green stripes represents nature and growth of the community. The flower symbol is derived from Spring Grove Village’s neighborhood council logo.
Green is for nature and Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum Orange is for the abundant flowers and energy in the neighborhood.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/spring-grove-village-1

Villages of Roll Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A golden spiral acts as an abstraction of a tree. This spiral represents coming together and growing alongside each other. Overlapping colors radiating out from the canton symbolize the community staying invested in their location. The center of the spiral offers a rough footprint of the neighborhood.
Green is for the feeling of growing together. Gold is for the talent of the residents. Blue is for the community. Burgundy is for love and kindness.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/winton-hills

Walnut Hills

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Blue, Gold and Green colors are taken from the Walnut Hills Community Council’s existing identity. Half of the tree illustration made to represent the carved green man face in Green Man Park. Lush green leaves complete the tree illustration to symbolize green outdoor spaces like Eden Park.
Blue is for the commitment to local, sustainable businesses. Gold is for the neighborhood council and all of its committees. Green is for the abundant, local green space.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/walnut-hills-1

West End

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Green and gold are both Taft Highscool’s colors and prominent natural colors symbolizing West End geography. Two horizontal diamonds of the boxing ring reference West End champions Ezzard Charles and Aaron Pryor. Both diamonds cross over and behind one another, symbolizing neighborhood unity.
Green and Gold are for education and nature. Black is for the persistent strength of the community. Red is for individual and neighborhood pride.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/west-end

West Price Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The white lattice references a detail on the St. Teresa Avila Church entrance. This pattern holds all of the symbols together. Three blue diamonds represent neighbors, nature, and historic buildings/businesses. All together, these seven diamonds outline a “W” For West Price Hill.
Green is for the many parks, yards and outdoor spaces found throughout West Price Hill. Blue is for West Price Hill’s long history White is for peace and unity.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/west-price-hill-1

Westwood

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

As Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood, these energetic triangles represent an upward momentum. Three leaves that represent the diverse flora within Westwood, initially stewarded by James Gamble himself. Taking its colors from the old streetcars that ran through Westwood, the arcs represent East/West thoroughfares in the city.
Green is for the wide variety of plant life. Yellow is for family connections. Orange is for the history and trajectory of the neighborhood.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/westwood-1

Winton Hills

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Three curved green stripes representing the hills and valleys in the neighborhood. This shape both overlaps and hides behind the blue stripes of the creek. Blue stripes as a geographical call-out; the Mill Creek runs along the Eastern neighborhood border. The Hills and creek together form a namesake“W”. A bright, seven-pointed star in the center of the flag shines out as a symbol for finding your way home. The points allude to the seven hills of Cincinnati.
Green is for the neighborhood’s vibrant life, nature and growth. Blue is for the strength of Winton Hills residents. Tan is for the community’s shared optimism.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/winton-hills-1