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NEWS FROM THE PORT
Edition No. 30 | May 2026
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Pictured: 3479 Ontario, the 200th home The Port sold, made up of photos of all 200 sold homes.
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The Port Surpasses 200 Home Sales
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The Port closed its first home sale in April 2015 for $99,900. That house, located in Evanston, was part of a 30-unit rehabilitation effort designed to help reestablish a housing market in a neighborhood that had not seen a home sale in nearly a decade. While efforts in Evanston required significant subsidies and carried considerable risk, they demonstrated that reinvestment was both possible and replicable, laying the foundation to expand homeownership opportunities across the region.
More than a decade later, in April of 2026, The Port announced that it had closed on more than 200 home sales throughout Hamilton County, marking a major milestone in its long-term residential strategy to revive blighted and vacant properties and expand access to quality housing.
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At the Table: Dean’s Mediterranean Table
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“At The Table” is our series highlighting the restaurants, people, and places supported by The Port’s investment in Cincinnati and Hamilton County communities. This April, we were in Northside at Dean’s Mediterranean Table, a space rooted in family, tradition, and new energy for the neighborhood.
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The Port and its Managed Entities’ 2025 Impact Report
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2025 was a year defined by momentum, collaboration, and meaningful progress across our region. From advancing key development projects to supporting small businesses, communities, and homeowners, The Port continued its mission of creating opportunities that strengthen the region and drive long-term impact.
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Pictured: A construction open house walking tour group meets outside of the former “Our Lady of Perpetual Help” Rectory.
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The Hamilton County Landbank, a managed entity of The Port, has been working in Historic Sedamsville for quite some time, stabilizing individual structures to prevent decline. That work is incredibly important, as it has helped preserve the neighborhood’s built environment, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance.
In 2022, at the request of the City of Cincinnati, The Port stepped in, using its tools to acquire a large portfolio of properties in the neighborhood through a court-appointed receivership to help reinvigorate the community’s housing stock, which had experienced years of disinvestment and neglect and was in critical need of repair. After securing funding from the Ohio Department of Development, the Hamilton County Commission, the City of Cincinnati, and the Cincinnati Development Fund, The Port began rehabbing 18 single-family homes in the neighborhood for future homeownership.
In March, The Port hosted a construction open house to showcase progress on the project and in the community. A special thank you to Platte Architecture and Design for helping us envision the design, and a multitude of construction partners: CORE Resources, Adams Construction and Renovations, Unlimited Carpentry, Queen City Contractors, Prestige Home Improvement & Roofing, and Firehouse Nursery, who are working hard every day to get this project across the finish line. We are also thankful to the Sedamsville Civic Association, which has been a strong proponent of this work. We look forward to cutting the ribbon on these homes with so many of you soon!
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In April, the City of Cincinnati broke ground on its first public skatepark, an exciting destination for skaters of all levels, adding momentum to the ongoing revitalization of Camp Washington. We can’t wait to roll in when it’s complete this fall!
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A long‑vacant lot in Evanston just got a speedy upgrade. Neighborhood Builds Modular purchased the property from the Hamilton County Landbank and is assembling these modular homes on-site, bringing new opportunities for homeownership to the neighborhood.
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The Port’s Executive Vice President, Philip Denning, joined Urban League President and CEO Christie Kuhns, Holloman Center for Justice namesake Philip Holloman, and other ULGSO stakeholders for a check presentation from Congressman Greg Landsman in honor of receiving a federal earmark. The Port helped the Urban League apply for funding to support the development of a workforce and economic mobility hub in Avondale.
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Employee Spotlight:
Four New Hires Join The Port
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Pictured: Trevor Crossen (top left), Chris Miday (top right), Colin Cooper (bottom left), and Nicole Elder (bottom right).
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We are excited to welcome four new members to The Port team: Trevor Crossen, Chris Miday, Colin Cooper, and Nicole Elder.
Trevor Crossen joins us as an Accounting Manager and brings a strong attention to detail and a passion for improving processes and driving efficiency.
As our new Property Operations Coordinator, Chris Miday will help oversee and maintain properties across Hamilton County, bringing valuable experience in construction, operations, and community-focused work.
Colin Cooper, our new Senior Government and Community Affairs Associate, brings a strong background in political strategy, government relations, and communications, and will support our External Affairs team in advancing policy, advocacy, and community engagement efforts across the region.
Nicole Elder joins The Port as Administrative Assistant, providing administrative support for our Real Estate and External Affairs departments. She brings several years of experience as an administrative and operations professional.
Welcome to the team!
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