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Cincinnati housing permits rise as city streamlines zoning laws

Urban density drives local growth Cincinnati is undergoing a shift in residential development following the adoption of its “Connected Communities” zoning reform in 2024. The policy was approved by City Council to expand housing options and reduce regulatory barriers, particularly along transit corridors and neighborhood business districts, and has already influenced Cincinnati housing permits. The reform…

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Post-pandemic: Downtown Cincinnati office market adapts to hybrid era with major conversions

Article Summary The downtown Cincinnati office market is stabilizing post-pandemic as it adapts to the hybrid era. With vacancy rates plateauing near 24%, the city is aggressively converting obsolete office towers, such as Carew Tower, into residential units to reduce inventory. Simultaneously, businesses are rightsizing into smaller, amenity-rich Class A spaces—a trend known as "flight…

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