Greenways are corridors of linear open space with trees and other vegetation that connect people and places together and wildlife with their habitat.

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Maps

Environmental Issues
Bike Trails
Greenways and Proposed
Political Jurisdictions
Soils and Land Use

Benefits of the Mill Creek Greenway System

The Mill Creek greenway program provides a sound strategy for achieving multiple environmental, economic and social objectives. The development of a Mill Creek greenway system will improve water quality, aquatic and wildlife habitat, and overall health of the Mill Creek corridor ecosystem. The greenway system will physically change the face of the landscape over time, eliminating urban blight and creating a more beautiful and enjoyable experience for citizens and neighborhoods.

The greenway system provides new and renewed park, recreation, and alternative transportation opportunities. Its creation provides "soft engineering" methods of managing stormwater, preventing pollution and reducing damage caused by flooding. The greenway system will stimulate economic activity, increase property values, and significantly improve the quality of life in inner-city and first ring suburban neighborhoods. The greenway system supports and enhances the City’s and County’s efforts to retain and attract new residents.

The Mill Creek Greenway is multi-objective, and incorporates the public process into all phases of its development and vision for a 28-mile long series of greenway trails; beginning in Butler County, traveling through the heart of the region to the confluence of Mill Creek and the mighty Ohio River.

Multi-Objective Greenway Development Includes:

Ecological Regeneration
Clean Water/Healthy Habitat
Brownfields Cleanup and Redevelopment

Stormwater Management and Flood Damage Reduction
Land Use Planning and Floodplain Management
Environmental Education
Job Training and Employment
Parks/Recreation
Economic Development and Public Participation
Public Health and Safety
Land Management and Stewardship
Housing and Community Revitalization
Alternative Transportation: Hike/Bike Trails and Transportation Hubs

Mill Creek Greenway Program – Active/Pilot Project Summary

"More updates are coming soon"

Laughing Brook Article, "The Cincinnati Herald" 6-7-08

Aerial photograph of Laughing Brook

Suburban and Tributary Projects Summary

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Future Projects

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