Lincoln Heights hopes for revival after $1 million grant
The landlocked village is one of the country's first African-American, self-governed communities. Its 75 years of history include challenges.
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The landlocked village is one of the country's first African-American, self-governed communities. Its 75 years of history include challenges.
Hamilton County Commissioners announce nearly $1 Million is being awarded to the Village of Lincoln Heights to fund transformational improvements.
The village won a competitive Hamilton County grant meant to spur economic development.
Current village leaders say there's never been more momentum for improvement than now, and a detailed land use plan maps out the optimistic future they're working toward.
Lincoln Heights has long struggled with a tax base much smaller than it should be because previous county leaders blocked the African American community from incorporating for years.