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Cincinnati historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

A forthcoming study commissioned by Cincinnati Preservation revealed that Cincinnati historic districts accounted for nearly half of the city’s population growth from 2020 to 2024. The study found that about five percent of Cincinnati’s land area, represented by local historic districts, accounted for almost 50 percent of the city’s population growth during the period. This…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 18, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Westline Flats is moving forward at the former Western Hills Sports Mall site on Cincinnati’s West Side. However, the proposed 167-unit apartment development remains at the center of a neighborhood debate over affordable housing, traffic, public safety and future investment. Cincinnati City Council’s Housing & Growth Committee voted 6-0 on Sept. 15 to advance a…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 16, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for potential population growth

Cincinnati leaders are preparing for the possibility that climate change could bring more residents to the region in the coming decades. A new report from Axios highlighted the city’s efforts as officials plan for potential newcomers fleeing increasingly difficult conditions elsewhere. The issue has moved beyond speculation for Cincinnati officials. The city’s Office of Environment…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 2, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati apartments are getting smaller as new units average 849 square feet

The sizes in Cincinnati apartments are shrinking, with new units averaging 849 square feet, according to a new RentCafe report. They have fallen by 52 square feet over the past decade, the report found. The change affects different apartment types at different rates. Studios have seen the largest decline, while developers have increased the share…

ByNina OliverioAugust 31, 20260Comments

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Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

Cincinnati officials launched the planning process Friday, Aug. 28, with city leaders, Downtown residents and business representatives. The effort will create a new long-term vision for Downtown Cincinnati as the area continues to undergo major development. The plan will examine how public spaces, streets, housing, offices and new projects fit together. Mayor Aftab Pureval said…

ByNina OliverioAugust 29, 20260Comments

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Developer plans 192 workforce apartments in Cincinnati area

A Minneapolis-area multifamily real estate company is seeking to develop the apartment community as North College Hill continues to consider new housing options. Residents have raised questions about the project’s density and potential traffic impacts. The proposal comes as the suburb looks to attract new residents and expand its housing choices. The development would add…

ByNina OliverioAugust 20, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati households face continued cost pressure as July inflation cools nationally

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report offers a mixed picture for Cincinnati residents. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesday that consumer prices increased 0.1 percent in July. The annual inflation rate declined from 3.5 percent in June to 3.4 percent in July. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, increased 0.2…

ByNina OliverioAugust 12, 20260Comments

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The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

Cincinnati City Council has unanimously approved an updated urban design plan that could transform the final undeveloped portions of The Banks into a mixed-use district featuring housing, retail, hospitality, and expanded public spaces. The approval clears a major planning hurdle for a redevelopment effort estimated to cost between $750 million and $800 million. The project…

ByNina OliverioJune 11, 20260Comments

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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 KoehlerJune 8, 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 historic districts account for nearly half of population growth, study says

Cincinnati Council advances 167-unit apartment plan for former Westwood sports mall

Cincinnati climate migration plan prepares city for potential population growth

Cincinnati apartments are getting smaller as new units average 849 square feet

Neighborhood plan for Downtown Cincinnati will guide growth after 40 years

Developer plans 192 workforce apartments in Cincinnati area

Cincinnati households face continued cost pressure as July inflation cools nationally

The Banks redevelopment clears major hurdle as Cincinnati City Council approves riverfront vision

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

Rent Theft Property Managers: Is This Common in Cincinnati?

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