Hillside Trust

06/08/2026

Woman's City Club Annual Meeting on June 16th features Eric Russo, Executive Director of The Hillside Trust as its featured speaker. See details below

04/14/2026

Join the Greenspace Alliance, The Hillside Trust, Tri-State Trails, CORA, and Ohio River Way in hosting a Northern Kentucky Candidates night on April 22nd.

03/24/2026

6th Annual Pope Coleman Awards is set for Thursday April 30, 2026. Visit www.hillsidetrust.org for more details

03/19/2026

Greenspace Alliance, The Hillside Trust and Tri-State Trails host Northern Kentucky Candidate Forum

03/02/2026

Upcoming Hillside Trust Honeysuckle Removal

02/04/2026

Winter 2026 Outlook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CchzfYFJhNN1a_8UWfL0UoTnO5KdTq8T/view?usp=sharing

01/28/2025

The Winter 2025 issue of Outlook is here - https://hillsidetrust.org/hillside-trust-winter-2025-outlook/

This edition features local environmental and civic updates, including the announcement of the 5th Annual Pope Coleman Awards. Join us in celebrating impactful leaders in environmental preservation, wildlife conservation, and community leadership.

Plus, get the latest on zoning and development updates in Cincinnati and learn about The Hillside Trust's ongoing efforts to protect and preserve our natural landscapes.

The Winter 2025 Edition of Outlook is here. Topics in this issue include: The 5th Annual Pope Coleman Awards on April 24, 2025. Robert Bilott, Cathryn Hilker, and Tim Sisson will receive recognition for their contributions to environmental preservation, wildlife conservation, and community leadershi...

01/24/2025

North Bend residents voice landslide concerns over proposed new development

This report - https://www.wcpo.com/north-bend-residents-oppose-development-glen-eagles - from Andrew Rowan at WCPO details how North Bend residents are expressing concerns over the proposed Glen Eagles subdivision, fearing it could worsen existing hillside instability. Residents have already experienced significant ground movement, leading to costly home repairs. Eric Russo, executive director of The Hillside Trust, emphasized the importance of thorough geotechnical analysis before proceeding with such developments, noting that the area's topography and soil composition make it susceptible to landslides. He advocates for stringent hillside development regulations to ensure slope stability and protect both property and human safety.

"It's essentially a lot to ask for, with this many conditions on here, with this kind of a problematic hillside, that you can engineer it and not expect to have a problem occur either during construction or sometime after construction takes place." ~ Eric Russo

As part of our mission, The Hillside Trust provides expert policy-making assistance to governments and municipalities across the region. Known for our deep understanding of Cincinnati's unique terrains, we work with local governments to protect public vistas and ensure the region's natural beauty is preserved for future generations. Please visit The Hillside Trust - https://hillsidetrust.org/about/ - for further details.

Residents in North Bend are concerned that a new housing development may exacerbate hillside slippage. A village planning commission is set to vote on the development Feb. 3.

01/17/2025

Did you know that “Living with Landslides,” a documentary film commissioned by The Hillside Trust, is available for streaming?

Click here - https://hillsidetrust.org/ -with-Landslides - to watch the full documentary.