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In case it has not been covered here--it appears that Dean Lutton got this lot after all. (council minutes: http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/noncms/council/uploads/20090325.html) As an owner of a nearby property on Goethe, I was shocked to learn about the red tape the city used to nearly derail this. Most surprising is, as has been mentioned, that the Trust makes these recommendations and affects the council with absolutely no pragmatism. Walking Goethe, Dorsey, and the steps every single day I have yet to experience any view at all. Instead, I see (and try to clean) trash, broken glass, illegal dumping, and completely overgrown trees. In fact on Goethe St., the sidewalk is largely overgrown so even if the trees and vacant lots were maintained, you wouldn't be able to see the view from anywhere. That said, with a very small amount of effort from the neighborhood and the city, the views and neighborhood here can be absolutely fantastic. We can only hope Mr. Lutton will go ahead with his plans. As far as getting the city to do some basic level of maintenance, can anyone help let me know whom it is I should contact? Also, is anyone aware of a neighborhood association representing Mulberry / Dorsey / Goethe? They seem to fall in-between most interests. It has been told to me that the Prospect Hill association has no interest in this.