About Blue Ash, Ohio

On sunny summer evenings, you can find a crowd of Blue Ash residents listening to free concerts at the Blue Ash Towne Square.

Scattered on blankets or resting in lawn chairs, people of all ages relax to the music and visit with friends and family. Kids recognize one another from the Sycamore Community School District, ranked one of the best in Ohio. Parents chat with neighbors and co-workers, perhaps from Proctor & Gamble Technical Center or Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc. - two of several company giants which call Blue Ash home.

The city is equal parts industry, residential and public space, a balance many find attractive. With an employment base second only to downtown Cincinnati, the city's population soars from 13,000 to 70,000 during the workday. The considerable tax base from largely high-tech and high-end manufacturing facilities gives Blue Ash the ability to offer extensive public services and programs, like the free summer concerts in the park.

Long-time resident Beverly A. Mussari is familiar with all the city has to offer. She and her family built a home on Carpenter's Run in 1982, finding it a "quaint little town," to raise children. Since then, Mussari has watched Blue Ash develop into a city "with something for everyone."

"I thought when I moved here that you could be born here and live your whole life without ever needing to leave," Mussari said.

Named one of the top 50 places to raise children by "50 Fabulous Places to Raise Your Family," Blue Ash has a family-friendly focus.

The city's recreation department includes the Blue Ash Recreation Center, a large facility with a pool, fitness center and racquetball courts where families can join for $40 a year. Crosley Field, reconstructed using original Crosley Field blueprints, is a favorite sports spot. A number of parks dot the city, hosting programs like summer camp and outdoor concerts.

Many of the streets have bike and pedestrian paths. The city also sponsors popular community events like Taste of Blue Ash, and a Fourth of July celebration noted as one of the largest in the area.

But Blue Ash was not always regarded as such a desirable city. It has changed its rundown appearance in the last 20 years. City Manager Marvin Thompson said the city has used aggressive land use planning and revitalization efforts in the older neighborhoods to ensure a progressive future.

With a median household income of $46,339 in 1989, Blue Ash is considered one of the more affluent communities in the Greater Cincinnati area. Located 12 miles northeast of Cincinnati, the average price on a home sold in 1999 was $196,377.

source - The Cincinnati Enquirer.com

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