Miami students help Hamilton redesign a neighborhood

Hoping to revitalize its Second Ward neighborhood, Hamilton turned to two unusual sets of urban planners. The first: A group of 11 Miami University students finishing their degrees in urban and regional planning. Through their Advanced Urban Planning class, they would get an opportunity to work for a real-world client and put their skills to practical use. The second: People who live there. When the students met with them to learn more about the Second Ward, they had the chance to shape the future of their own community.