This week we will start from Riverview East Academy, which is a school on stilts. Not only did the designers intend this layout to prevent flooding, but they also sought to inspire distinct learning communities by creating isolated learning wings for each class.
Behind Riverview East is the Ohio River Bike Trail, which we will follow as we head out on the first leg of our run. This trail could some day be the link to downtown that I imagined last week. When and if that happens, it will be a great asset to the city, and especially individuals interested in biking to work.
For now the river trail ends at Corbin Street where we will have to join up with Eastern Avenue (AKA Riverside Drive AKA Kellogg Ave). On Eastern Avenue we will start to pass some more residential areas, which in recent years have been transitioning from single family homes to condo developments. In recent months almost any remaining single family home has been put up for sale to presumably make room for more upscale development.
We'll turn around in front of the Verdin manufacturing facility, which is distinct for both its size (at least three blocks long) and its reflective windows which run the length of the building. No doubt Kayla will want a few portraits here.
On the way back we will pass St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Fuel Coffee, and Eli's Barbeque. These are three more of the many places that we have not visited, but will probably be inspired to after our run.
Right now I know the East End as the nice, flat stretch of Riverside Drive that is a good place to cruise on Sunday long runs, but after Saturday's run I am sure that I will learn there is a lot more to this neighborhood.
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