Vision
The Niehoff Studio is a place for the university led, but community driven
study and discussion of urban issues for the benefit of Cincinnati and
other urban centers. It is a place where University and non-university
participants can come to participate in educational classes, events, symposia,
and exhibits that explore these urban issues.
The Niehoff Studio is a unique and innovative off-campus classroom in
which an interdisciplinary group of university students and faculty can
interact with community stakeholders to study and experience, first-hand
all aspects of the urban issues relevant to the center city.
The work of the Niehoff studio is intended to have a tangible impact on
the urban problems under consideration and will contribute to the body
of knowledge of research in this area.
See the Niehoff Studio poster
Objectives and Outcomes
Research on urban issues:
The studio engages faculty and students in academic research on specific urban issues.
Applied Research for design projects:
Interdisciplinary teams of students recommend strategies and design interventions to address specific urban issues.
Community Development and Service Learning:
Faculty and students of the studio engage with community groups and stakeholders
to collaborate together in visioning strategies and design proposals that
can have a timely and tangible impact.
Public Education:
Public symposia, presentations, and exhibits are sponsored by the studio to provide a forum
for the public discussion of urban planning, design, and quality of life issues for the urban center.
This academic outreach partnership is made possible through the sponsorship and collaboration of Mr. H.C. Buck Niehoff, the Kroger Corporation, the Ohio Urban University Program, University of Cincinnati Institute for Community Partnerships, and the University of Cincinnati , with participation from the Schools of Architecture and Interior Design, Planning, and the McMicken College of Arts and Sciences, Economics Department and Geography Department. The program is administered by the College of DAAP Community Design Center with oversight by the University Provost for Academic Affairs.