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Milestone: Strategic Partnerships
Our capacity to forge relationships with a variety of groups and individuals determines, in large part, our ability to achieve our goals. We enjoy the flexibility of operating without bureaucratic obstacles and yet we are closely connected with governmental agencies and jurisdictions. This positions us to leverage public-private partnerships that benefit the parties involved, as well as Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
In addition to the partnerships we forge to accomplish each project, we have been a participant in these:
Urban Land Assembly Program
Established by Hamilton County’s Office of Economic Development in 2001, the Urban Land Assembly Program assembles land and/or buildings, especially brownfields, as developable sites, in “first-ring” communities (adjacent to Cincinnati’s city limits). The Port Authority partnered with Hamilton County to create an inventory and environmental analysis of brownfields and other underutilized properties and buildings in Hamilton County. When possible, we present these sites to the local development community. We were also co-applicants with the county in applying for a $55,000 Regional Initiative Fund grant to support the Urban Land Assembly Program.
Strategic Program for Urban Redevelopment
In 2001, the City of Cincinnati formed the Strategic Program for Urban Redevelopment, combining the expertise of various City departments and the Port Authority to analyze the redevelopment potential of industrially and commercially zoned properties throughout Cincinnati. Sixteen districts were identified and, together with the City of Cincinnati, we have been promoting
these sites to the development community.
Community COMPASS for Hamilton County
In late 2001, we became involved by serving on the steering committee in creating the Comprehensive Master Plan and Strategies (COMPASS) for Hamilton County. This planning process was launched by the Planning Partnership, an unprecedented alliance of Hamilton County governments and planning
commissions, as well as civic and private sector organizations.
Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel
In 2001, we were invited to participate in the City of Cincinnati’s program to determine whether a retail strategy was still appropriate for the Race Street corridor. We also were able to provide advice on integrating the corridor with other important downtown projects and districts.
The Banks
Brownfield Redevelopment
Strategic Partnerships
Legislation
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