By Joy Kraft
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Strap on your walking shoes the next two weekends for a peek into the pleasures of city living - spectacular views, the spaciousness of 14-foot ceilings and revitalized city living in buildings new and old.

Sunday's self-guided Downtown Tour of Living shows off 18 apartments, condos and homes - from a swanky condo with a rooftop pool to ultra-modern residences and new homes in National Historic Register buildings.

And East Price Hill, known for its unrivaled city views, opens nine homes and condos Sept. 21 - plus the site where nine more will be built this year.

Downtown Tour of Living

What: Self-guided walking tour of 18 urban living sites in downtown and Over-the-Rhine.

When: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday.

Where: South tour from Fourth Street sites to Ninth Street sites. North tour from Central Parkway to 14th and Main Street sites.

Tickets: $10 with maps at Fountain Square Visitors Center (open noon-5 p.m. Sunday), 4th & Plum Apartments, Sycamore Place (southeast corner of Sycamore and Seventh streets), Emery Center Apartments (100 E. Central Parkway).

Shuttle: Free shuttle runs continuously with stops at nine properties. Stops marked on maps of tour.

Parking: $1 all day at Fountain Square Garage, $2 all day at Procter & Gamble Garage at Sixth and Sycamore streets, free at Kroger lot at Central and Vine streets, free at Procter & Gamble lot at Seventh and Broadway streets and free at the American Building at Central and Walnut streets.

East Price Hill tour

What: Home tour sponsored by the East Price Hill Improvement Association.

When: 1-6 p.m., Sept. 21.

Where: Nine homes or condos plus the site of new townhouses and condos.

Tickets: $10 for ages 10 and up at the pavilion in Mount Echo Park (Elberon Avenue entrance).

Parking: Free at the park.

Shuttle: Free, continuously circling the sites.

Information: 921-1408 and leave message.