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How We Make Real Estate Work

Shuttered manufacturing plants. Vacant business districts. Abandoned homes. The result? Communities struggle with broken real estate. But not for long. With tools, resources, and experience, The Port is pioneering new models of real estate equity, developing new solutions - and contributing to the story of our region's renaissance. For new, job-creating advanced manufacturing. For neighborhood-serving business districts. For a range of affordable housing options.

For everyone in our region.

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PORT SHORTS

La Monarca Supermercado

Thanks to a collaborative effort between The Port, developer Jake Hodesh, and the Westwood community, this neighborhood once again has access to fresh groceries. Check out our latest Port Short highlighting Westwood's new market, La Monarca Supermercado.

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IN THE NEWS

In the News-Enquirer: The Port invested $14.5 M last year to turn renters into homeowners. How's it working out?

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PORT NEWS

The Port Named a “Best Places to Work”

The Port was crowned a “Best Places to Work” finalist in the Cincinnati Business Courier’s annual employee survey to determine which Greater Cincinnati organizations rate the highest in workforce satisfaction. A special THANK YOU to our unrivaled staff and outstanding partners who tirelessly work to transform unproductive real estate into housing and job opportunities! We’re very proud of this recognition!

Industrial Revitalization

Growing Hamilton County by transforming historic industrial properties back into productive use to attract manufacturing jobs

Learn more about our efforts to revitalize industrial space

Neighborhood Revitalization

Driving broad redevelopment of residential and commercial properties to promote thriving neighborhoods throughout Hamilton County

Learn more about our efforts to revitalize neighborhoods in Hamilton County

Public Finance

Bringing innovative public finance tools to stimulate private sector investment in commercial real estate and redevelopment of complex sites.

Learn more about how our public finance tools are supporting transformational projects

A Brighter Future for Our Region

We believe that real estate should work for everyone, which is why we focus on equitable redevelopment of commercial and residential properties in Hamilton County - from industrial brownfield sites to abandoned housing. Through inclusive practices, we ensure development aligns with community goals. Whether you are a neighborhood advocate, looking for your first storefront, building a transformative development, or seeking a site for a new manufacturing facility, we can work together to solve our region's complex challenges and create long-term prosperity for all.