15. Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
Over-the-Rhine began as a bustling enclave for German immigrants, its streets alive with culture and commerce. As industries faded and residents departed, the neighborhood became synonymous with urban blight, high crime, and deteriorating housing. Today, Over-the-Rhine is again transforming—this time under the complex pressures of gentrification and redevelopment, sparking debate over who benefits from change. For more on Over-the-Rhine’s storied evolution, see the Cincinnati Enquirer.
