The City of Cincinnati continues to catalyze the revitalization of Avondale.

Our funder spotlight for this issues falls on the City of Cincinnati, which has long been a critical partner in the revitalization of Avondale. Working in tandem with the Avondale Development Corporation, the City’s funding efforts have largely focused on housing.

City funding is helping make possible the creation of affordable housing in Avondale as evidenced by three developments either underway or planned in the neighborhood.

The Hale Avenue development is designed to ensure housing choices that respect and sustain a vibrant Avondale and improve the marketability of the neighborhood. This multi-phased project features townhomes for sale to families and households that earn no more than 115% of the area median income.

The Bogart Avenue infill housing project development is designed to ensure housing choices that respect and sustain a vibrant Avondale and improve the marketability of the neighborhood. The project features four new single-family homes on four separate sites – two each on Bogart and Glenwood avenues – that will be affordable to individuals within the range of 115% of the area median income.

Councilmember Jan Michele Lemon Kearny at Blair Lofts Groundbreaking, July 2021

The Blair Lofts I low income rental housing project is a four-story, 64 unit apartment complex with a mix of one and two bedroom apartments certified to LEED-Silver standards. Ten three bedroom units will be reserved for residents at or below 30% and 60% of the area median income.

Without the City’s support, none of these projects would be possible. And without affordable housing opportunities, Avondale would be at risk of losing long-time residents and the character that has made it the hottest neighborhood in Cincinnati.