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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati Wants to Prepare for Climate Migrants The City of Cincinnati recently released a Climate Migration Readiness Plan through its Office of Environment and Sustainability. WVXU reported that the plan was released on May 13 and considers how climate migration could shape Cincinnati by 2050. It also examines what the city can do now to…

ByAdam Koehler5 days ago0Comments

An empty, newly renovated apartment interior with hardwood floors, representing the impact of fluctuating Cincinnati apartment vacancy rates on available local housing.

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Cincinnati apartment vacancy rates shift amid record rental demand trends

The recent changes in Cincinnati apartment vacancy rates are reshaping the local housing landscape for both landlords and tenants. Understanding what drives Cincinnati apartment vacancy rates is essential for navigating the current rental market. The local housing market is experiencing a significant transformation this year. Renters are staying in their apartments much longer because buying…

ByNina OliverioJune 1, 20260Comments

Composite image showing Dion Crockett and Bridgette Morris in front of The Evanston affordable housing complex in Cincinnati, illustrating a story about alleged rent theft and housing oversight failures.

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Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Two Property Managers Indicted in 14 Days: What It Reveals About Cincinnati's Housing Oversight Cincinnati's housing debate usually focuses on supply. These cases reveal another challenge: whether tenants can trust the systems already in place. This is especially concerning in light of recent rent theft incidents. Bridgette Morris stole roughly $40,000 from Wallick Communities properties…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 30, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Cincinnati officials scheduled a virtual community engagement meeting. This one is for May 20 to discuss the proposed use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for the Wesley Baymiller affordable housing redevelopment project near 70 E. McMicken Ave. The proposal includes up to $1.85 million in direct financial assistance tied to the Downtown/OTR East TIF…

ByAdam KoehlerMay 10, 20260Comments

Western Hills Sports Mall building near West Price Hill ahead of proposed redevelopment

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Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

The old Western Hills Sports Mall property isn't coming back as a community asset. Instead, it's headed for redevelopment into yet another income-restricted apartment complex — and once again, the real burden will fall on West Price Hill residents, even though city maps try to pretend otherwise. In fact, the Western Hills Sports Mall redevelopment…

ByTodd ZinserApril 22, 20260Comments

Illustration of the Cincinnati skyline featuring a construction crane, building blueprints, and an "approved" stamp, representing urban development and zoning reforms.

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Cincinnati zoning reforms accelerate local housing construction and reduce red tape

The latest data reveals that the new Cincinnati zoning reforms are actively cutting development red tape. City officials expect these Cincinnati zoning reforms to continuously boost local housing production over the next decade. The initial impacts of the Connected Communities legislation are finally becoming clear. The targeted rule changes passed in June 2024 are successfully…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

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GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

Article Summary Kentucky Republican lawmakers are advancing housing and ICE bills during the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. Proposed housing measures aim to boost affordable housing, rehabilitate vacant homes, and ease zoning restrictions, addressing a statewide shortage of more than 200,000 units. Separately, GOP lawmakers are pushing legislation requiring local police and state agencies to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 18, 20260Comments

Hands holding a small white model house, symbolizing a seasonal homeless shelter in Cleveland, Ohio.

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New seasonal homeless shelter opens in downtown Cleveland

A new seasonal shelter for people experiencing homelessness opened its doors on Monday to provide reliable warmth for Cleveland, Ohio residents. This seasonal shelter marks a significant turning point in the city's approach to winter housing. The a coalition in Ohio (NEOCH) officially opened a new facility on Monday, offering a stable and warm environment…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Residential rooftops against a blue sky, illustrating the housing shortage in Kentucky and rising real estate demand.

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Kentucky faces critical housing shortage while Cincinnati cracks down on investors

The escalating housing shortage in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region has forced officials to adopt aggressive new strategies. From a 206,000-unit deficit in the Commonwealth to corporate landlord crackdowns in the Queen City, the housing shortage is now the area's top policy priority. State and local leaders are facing a dual crisis: a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 2, 20260Comments

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Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) has announced its largest-ever round of affordable housing funding, committing nearly $51.9 million in grants to support development across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. This year’s expanded initiative illustrates how crucial affordable housing funding has become as communities push to meet rising demand for safe, quality homes.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati’s Climate Migrant Plan Reveals a Bigger Problem at City Hall

Cincinnati apartment vacancy rates shift amid record rental demand trends

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati Affordable Housing Debate Grows in OTR

Western Hills Sports Mall Redevelopment Raises Concerns in Price Hill

Cincinnati zoning reforms accelerate local housing construction and reduce red tape

GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

New seasonal homeless shelter opens in downtown Cleveland

Kentucky faces critical housing shortage while Cincinnati cracks down on investors

Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

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