Northside is bordered by the neighborhoods of Clifton, Mount Airy, Spring Grove Village, College Hill, and Westwood. To combat crime Northside's community replaced a troubled corner with two 'green' homes. Northside's community includes an urban garden co-op that provides 'access to healthy food for all residents of the community,' as well as a volunteer bicycle co-op that promotes and provides cycling to residents. The neighborhood's popular Fourth of July celebrations, which include the Northside Fourth of July Parade and the Northside Rock and Roll Carnival draw citizens from across the region. Many of Cincinnati's original bands can be heard at Northside Tavern. ' During the warmer months the Northside Community Council sponsors a farmer's market in Hoffner Park. Northside has been noted as 'one of the best dining neighborhoods in. Northside has been described as 'hip,' 'alternative,' 'progressive,' and 'liberal.' There are numerous shops and restaurants in the neighborhood, most of them independently owned. Two LEED-certified 'Green' homes at the corner of Chase and Fergus
