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West Chester
West Chester
is a small, but rapidly growing middle class suburban community set against the
backdrop of America's farmland and forest. Its population has doubled in
the last 20 years-now reaching 56,000. It used to be called Union Township, but
the name was recently changed to differentiate it from other nearby townships
with the same name.
Both the
rural and the suburban exist side by side here as city dwellers move up I-75
and expand into the farmlands. West Chester is split by I-75 and has three
exits on the freeway. It is located in Butler County, just north of Hamilton
County.
This town is
largely a homeowner community. Original farmhouses are tucked between housing
developments. In 1999 the average cost of a home on the east side of town
was $171,000, and the cost on the west side of town was $204,000. Commercial
areas exist side by side with fields of crops. Since the land in the area is so
flat and wide open, it has been easy for growth to occur. Many stores,
restaurants, malls and condos have also sprung up amidst the housing
developments, so West Chester has all the convenience of urban living with the
pleasure of rural ambience and spaciousness.
Lots of
community events take place outside when the weather is good. There is a
large amphitheater in the woods at Keehner Park. West Chester has its own
symphony that plays there in the summer. The Fire Department also shows movies
there, and local dance and theater troupes perform as well.
Mason
Like West
Chester, Mason has also experienced a growth boom in the last two decades.
Its population has also doubled, and it too has a blend of original farmland
and "small town" feel combined with modern housing developments and businesses.
The average price of a home there is $225,000. Located only 20 miles northeast
of Cincinnati it is an easy jaunt up I-75 and over on I-275 until you come to
it on US-42.
There is a
wide variety of ambience for shopping or doing business in Mason. A
three-mile stretch on the Mason-Montgomery Road offers shopping malls with
every kind of national chain store. Downtown Mason, however, looks like you
stepped back into the 1950's with all of its charm. It is filled with local
businesses whose customers come by word of mouth passed on from generation to
generation.
Employment
opportunities are rich here-both in tourism and the business sector.
Regarding tourism, two major sports tournaments are held here-the Tennis
Master's series and the Kroger Senior Classic golf tournament. Paramount's
Kings Island Amusement Park and The Beach Water Park are also popular
attractions. Regarding the business sector, Procter & Gamble is a large
employer in the Mason area. Procter & Gamble has a $280 million health care
research center here. I am a specialist in Procter & Gamble relocation as a
matter of fact. I have helped many families move both into and out of Mason in
work-related transitions. Cintas Corporation and Mitsubishi are other large
employers in the area.
Mason hosts
many fun family events throughout the year. The Sunshine Concert Series is
held at Pine Hill Lake Park with musical performances throughout the summer.
The last week in August residents turn out for the Mason Heritage Festival to
celebrate the town's history and roots. There is a parade, music, food booths
and crafts. In the fall the Halloween Festival offers haunted hayrides, and
Kings Island holds a special fun, but safe event for the kids. Christmas brings
a wonderland to downtown Mason that is well decorated and ushers in the season
with a festival bearing Santa and his elves. The renewal of the year in spring
begins with a community Easter egg hunt. There is fun for all throughout the
year in Mason.
Liberty Township
Liberty
Township sits on 30 square miles in the southeastern part of Butler County on
I-75. It is conveniently situated between Cincinnati and Dayton--20 miles
north of Cincinnati and 25 miles south of Dayton. Its location gives this town
of 22,000 an ideal balance between small town intimacy and access to the full
cultural benefits of larger urban areas.
There is
lots of space in Liberty Township. Many residential properties sit on
multiple acre lots-some in excess of five acres. 50% of the town is zoned
agricultural, 10% is business and 40% is residential. This town has experienced
the same rapid growth rate as West Chester and Mason. Population is up 146% in
the last ten years. To manage the growth and ensure a pleasant environment for
residents zoning laws are strong. Commercial districts are separate from
residential areas and are focused mostly in the northwest and southeast
sections of town. Agriculture is practiced in the east and north areas.
Transportation to and from the township is easy. Not only are there
several highways and star routes for auto travel, Butler County Regional
Airport is only five minutes away. There are two international airports within
30 minutes-one in Cincinnati and the other in Dayton. Three railroads also run
through town-Norfolk, Southern and B&O. The park-and-ride Metro bus also
provides excellent public transportation.
There are
lots of things to do in the area. Paramount's Kings Island is in nearby
Mason. Liberty Township has six parks, three golf courses, a YMCA and a LSO (a
youth sports organization). In the summer enjoy the Music in the Park concert
series at Dudley Park. Major League sports fans can enjoy both baseball and
football in Cincinnati watching the Reds and the Bengals.
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