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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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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…

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Cincinnati Mayoral Debate

Clashing Visions and a Stirring Start: Cincinnati Mayoral Candidates Face Off in First 2025 Debate

The first public showdown of Cincinnati’s 2025 mayoral race kicked off Tuesday evening at the Covedale Center for the Performing Arts in Price Hill with no shortage of tension, sharp exchanges, and ideological divide. Incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval took the stage alongside Republican challengers Cory Bowman and Brian Frank , marking the first…

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