New Leadership. Aligned Vision. Expanded Impact.
Brady Melton has been named Executive Director, bringing more than 20 years of experience in development and community-focused work, alongside Patrick Cartier, who has been promoted to Deputy Executive Director after more than 15 years serving the Avondale community.
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A Coordinated Model for Community Growth
GrowAvondale is a long-term approach to neighborhood development that brings together residents, businesses, the City of Cincinnati, and nonprofit partners to create stronger alignment and lasting economic opportunity.
It’s built on the idea that meaningful progress happens when people are working together—sharing resources, staying connected, and moving toward the same goals.
real estate development
Supporting new housing, revitalization projects, and development that reflects the needs of the community.
Economic & Small Business Growth
Creating opportunities for local businesses, supporting job growth, and strengthening the neighborhood economy.
Community Engagement
Working alongside residents to ensure their voices are part of the process and that development reflects the priorities of the community.
Proven Impact. Scaled for What’s Next.
71+
$376k
$20M
in 2021, ADC administered more than $364,000 in grants and loans to homeowners for exterior repairs and improvements, as well as over $16k in emergency and utility funds to support housing stabilization.
New units of safe & sanitary housing created since 2021.
Leveraged through Fifth Third Bank’s Empowering Black Futures Investment program to support homeowners, small business development and implement the Quality of Life in Avondale.