Moreno, Ramaswamy and Shapiro talk future of conservatism with Miami Republicans, others
Immigration and the economy were among the two biggest points of discussion during a Future Leaders Forum with conservative figures at Miami University.
Housing
Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity
Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.
More affordable housing on the way as current Habitat plan nears completion
The final two houses in Oxford's 20-home Habitat for Humanity development are set to finish construction this year. Two new affordable housing developments are in the works to meet additional housing needs.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions
Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.
Miami University athletes volunteer for affordable housing construction in Oxford
Miami's athletic department has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, sending student athletes to volunteer their time constructing housing in Oxford.
Parkview Arms under scrutiny after sending eviction notices to residents
More than 30 tenants of Parkview Arms apartments received eviction notices last week. Management said it was standard practice, but to some it felt like retaliation for speaking out against what they call unsafe and unhealthy conditions.
Oxford city council addresses poor housing conditions, approves November levy for fire department
Oxford residents renting units at Parkview Arms Apartments are asking city officials to address what they call unsafe and unhealthy living conditions in the city’s Section 8 housing.