We make real estate work for jobs, for homes, for communities
jobs families can live on. homes they can afford. cleaner, greener, safer neighborhoods and business districts
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.
PORT SHORTS
ODOD Site Demolition & Remediation
Cincinnati has a deep industrial heritage. With that heritage comes a legacy of industrial buildings that have been abandoned or otherwise underutilized for an extended period of time. Learn about the opportunity The Port and our partners have to clean them up through this Port Short.
RESIDENTIAL
Program designed to help narrow the racial wealth gap through homeownership
Launched in January 2022 when The Port acquired 194 single-family homes from an out-of-town investor, the CARE Homes initiative is intended to protect local renters from rising costs of rent, unwarranted threats of eviction, and ignored maintenance requests while providing a pathway to homeownership for them.
Take a Virtual Tour of The Port's Work
Our virtual tours allow an interactive look at The Port's work in neighborhoods throughout Cincinnati including, Bond Hill & Roselawn, Evanston, and Walnut Hills. When you click on any of the tours below, an interactive aerial map will open.
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 projectsA 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.