June 2022 Bi-Monthly Update

Below is our June 2022 Bi-Monthly Update featuring news and updates from The Port, Hamilton County Landbank, and Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment Corporation (HURC).

<![CDATA[Bi-Monthly Newsletter Archive Feed]]> https://us3.campaign-archive.com/feed?u=f467f7f71877b1923888ca580&id=23b4107a04 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:09:15 +0000 Zend_Feed http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #6]]> https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5180509 https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5180509 News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #6

News from The Port

Edition No. 6 | April 2022

As always, we welcome your feedback, so tell us how we’re doing. The Port’s vision is to be a trusted partner in tackling the most complex real estate challenges in the county, and we can’t accomplish that without input and collaboration from you. And, if there is a topic you would like to see included in a future report, or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

THE PORT CUTS RIBBON ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS

In late March, The Port and its managed entities, the Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment Corporation (HURC) and the Landbank, along with the Village of Lincoln Heights, joined community leaders to cut the ribbon on two recently constructed single-family homes in Lincoln Heights. The two new homes, built by the HURC and Hunn’s Construction, a minority-owned business, were recently listed for sale while another two are under construction across the street. These new builds initiate a new relationship agreement between The Port and the Village of Lincoln Heights to provide new housing developments in the community.

PORT LAUNCHES NOVEL DEVELOPMENT MODEL

In 2015, the Landbank purchased vacant properties on Loth Street in Mount Auburn to build six new, market-rate townhomes. In April 2022 we cut the ribbon with plans for the profits from the sale of the townhomes to finance construction of affordable townhomes right up the street. These lots had been vacant more than 20 years.

This is an innovative development model which we hope demonstrates a new way to build thriving, mixed-income neighborhoods without waiting for or relying on public subsidy. Mixed-income housing options are critical to a neighborhood’s success, and we plan to use this development model in other communities throughout Hamilton County.

PORT HOSTS THE FIRST IN SERIES OF REAL ESTATE FORUMS

In February, we co-hosted a real estate forum with the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, our first in nearly two years. African American Chamber President & CEO Eric Kearney moderated a panel with Port staff for a packed room of local minority developers and contractors to share with them the many opportunities they have to work with The Port.

On June 7 we will host a second real estate forum from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s event space at 3 East Fourth Street. This forum will also aim to help developers learn the process for working on a project with The Port from start to completion. For more information or to register for this event, call Jilson Daniels at 513-632-3726, or visit bit.ly/REFORUM622

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - The Resurgence of Mt Auburn

Port Shorts: The Resurgence of Mt Auburn

After years of neglect, Mt. Auburn, once a hallmark community bustling with energy, fell into deep decline. Now, it’s turning a new leaf. Learn how the neighborhood is making a comeback through the work of The Port and its partners.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Affordable Housing Pt. 1

Port Shorts: Affordable Housing Pt. 1

Across the country, the affordable housing crisis is a mainstay in the headlines. In this Port Short, we explore how the City, the County, & The Port work to create housing solutions for local families.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

Prior to joining The Port, Amy worked with clients in private practice with the woman-owned firm Keller, Barrett & Higgins. Amy came to The Port looking for greater challenges, specifically projects that promote the public good and local communities. Since joining The Port, she has provided her legal counsel and expertise on several key projects, including The Care Homes initiative, acquisitions of the Drake and Carousel hotels, and the former Perry & Derrick factory in Norwood, in addition to dispositions of the TechSolve and Cincinnati Gardens parcels to end-users committed to bringing investment and jobs to Hamilton County.

Amy’s favorite part about working at The Port is knowing that she is working to improve issues affecting her neighbors, from job and wealth creation to housing and family stability, adding “the challenge makes it fun and the results make it rewarding.”

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News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #6

News from The Port

Edition No. 6 | April 2022

As always, we welcome your feedback, so tell us how we’re doing. The Port’s vision is to be a trusted partner in tackling the most complex real estate challenges in the county, and we can’t accomplish that without input and collaboration from you. And, if there is a topic you would like to see included in a future report, or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

THE PORT CUTS RIBBON ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN LINCOLN HEIGHTS

In late March, The Port and its managed entities, the Homesteading and Urban Redevelopment Corporation (HURC) and the Landbank, along with the Village of Lincoln Heights, joined community leaders to cut the ribbon on two recently constructed single-family homes in Lincoln Heights. The two new homes, built by the HURC and Hunn’s Construction, a minority-owned business, were recently listed for sale while another two are under construction across the street. These new builds initiate a new relationship agreement between The Port and the Village of Lincoln Heights to provide new housing developments in the community.

PORT LAUNCHES NOVEL DEVELOPMENT MODEL

In 2015, the Landbank purchased vacant properties on Loth Street in Mount Auburn to build six new, market-rate townhomes. In April 2022 we cut the ribbon with plans for the profits from the sale of the townhomes to finance construction of affordable townhomes right up the street. These lots had been vacant more than 20 years.

This is an innovative development model which we hope demonstrates a new way to build thriving, mixed-income neighborhoods without waiting for or relying on public subsidy. Mixed-income housing options are critical to a neighborhood’s success, and we plan to use this development model in other communities throughout Hamilton County.

PORT HOSTS THE FIRST IN SERIES OF REAL ESTATE FORUMS

In February, we co-hosted a real estate forum with the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, our first in nearly two years. African American Chamber President & CEO Eric Kearney moderated a panel with Port staff for a packed room of local minority developers and contractors to share with them the many opportunities they have to work with The Port.

On June 7 we will host a second real estate forum from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Cincinnati Regional Chamber’s event space at 3 East Fourth Street. This forum will also aim to help developers learn the process for working on a project with The Port from start to completion. For more information or to register for this event, call Jilson Daniels at 513-632-3726, or visit bit.ly/REFORUM622

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - The Resurgence of Mt Auburn

Port Shorts: The Resurgence of Mt Auburn

After years of neglect, Mt. Auburn, once a hallmark community bustling with energy, fell into deep decline. Now, it’s turning a new leaf. Learn how the neighborhood is making a comeback through the work of The Port and its partners.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Affordable Housing Pt. 1

Port Shorts: Affordable Housing Pt. 1

Across the country, the affordable housing crisis is a mainstay in the headlines. In this Port Short, we explore how the City, the County, & The Port work to create housing solutions for local families.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

Prior to joining The Port, Amy worked with clients in private practice with the woman-owned firm Keller, Barrett & Higgins. Amy came to The Port looking for greater challenges, specifically projects that promote the public good and local communities. Since joining The Port, she has provided her legal counsel and expertise on several key projects, including The Care Homes initiative, acquisitions of the Drake and Carousel hotels, and the former Perry & Derrick factory in Norwood, in addition to dispositions of the TechSolve and Cincinnati Gardens parcels to end-users committed to bringing investment and jobs to Hamilton County.

Amy’s favorite part about working at The Port is knowing that she is working to improve issues affecting her neighbors, from job and wealth creation to housing and family stability, adding “the challenge makes it fun and the results make it rewarding.”

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Thu, 28 Apr 2022 15:02:45 +0000
<![CDATA[News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5]]> https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5127429 https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5127429 News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5

News from The Port

Edition No. 5 | February 2022

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - Economic Equity
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Economic Equity Part II Final
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we will shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the wide variety of impactful work we do. This edition spotlights Kim Cargile-Watson, The Port’s Director of Accounting.

“I have always had a passion for assisting minority entrepreneurs to expand their capacity in their respective skilled trades. Working with The Port, it’s gratifying to know we are intentional in providing opportunities and inclusion across all business lines.”

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News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5

News from The Port

Edition No. 5 | February 2022

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - Economic Equity
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Economic Equity Part II Final
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we will shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the wide variety of impactful work we do. This edition spotlights Kim Cargile-Watson, The Port’s Director of Accounting.

“I have always had a passion for assisting minority entrepreneurs to expand their capacity in their respective skilled trades. Working with The Port, it’s gratifying to know we are intentional in providing opportunities and inclusion across all business lines.”

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Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:39:25 +0000
<![CDATA[News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5]]> https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5125981 https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-5125981 News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5

News from The Port

Edition No. 5 | February 2022

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - Economic Equity
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Economic Equity Part II Final
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we will shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the wide variety of impactful work we do. This edition spotlights Kim Cargile-Watson, The Port’s Director of Accounting.

“I have always had a passion for assisting minority entrepreneurs to expand their capacity in their respective skilled trades. Working with The Port, it’s gratifying to know we are intentional in providing opportunities and inclusion across all business lines.”

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News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #5

News from The Port

Edition No. 5 | February 2022

Missed our most recent Real Estate Forum? Watch the Video Here.
Port Shorts - Economic Equity
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Economic Equity Part II Final
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we will shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the wide variety of impactful work we do. This edition spotlights Kim Cargile-Watson, The Port’s Director of Accounting.

“I have always had a passion for assisting minority entrepreneurs to expand their capacity in their respective skilled trades. Working with The Port, it’s gratifying to know we are intentional in providing opportunities and inclusion across all business lines.”

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Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:21:32 +0000
<![CDATA[News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #4]]> https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-4524773 https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-4524773 News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #4

News from The Port

Edition No. 4 | December 2021

New leadership for The Port’s industrial redevelopment work

K&J Seafood
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Communities First Down Payment Assistance Program
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the work we do. This edition spotlights Liz Eddy, The Port’s Director of Residential Development.

“I am able to assist in building stronger and more resilient neighborhoods while prioritizing the history and architecture that make each of them unique. We are able to quickly dive in on projects, keeping the needs and wants of the residents as our number one objective. We judge success not on profits, but on how well we deliver safe, new housing options and achieve residents’ objectives, including inclusion goals.”

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News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #4

News from The Port

Edition No. 4 | December 2021

New leadership for The Port’s industrial redevelopment work

K&J Seafood
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Communities First Down Payment Assistance Program
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the work we do. This edition spotlights Liz Eddy, The Port’s Director of Residential Development.

“I am able to assist in building stronger and more resilient neighborhoods while prioritizing the history and architecture that make each of them unique. We are able to quickly dive in on projects, keeping the needs and wants of the residents as our number one objective. We judge success not on profits, but on how well we deliver safe, new housing options and achieve residents’ objectives, including inclusion goals.”

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Mon, 20 Dec 2021 20:53:56 +0000
<![CDATA[News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #3]]> https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-4509317 https://mailchi.mp/cincinnatiport/updates-from-the-port-introducing-our-bi-monthly-newsletter-4509317 News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #3

News from The Port

Edition No. 4 | December 2021

New leadership for The Port’s industrial redevelopment work

K&J Seafood
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Communities First Down Payment Assistance Program
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the work we do. This edition spotlights Liz Eddy, The Port’s Director of Residential Development.

“I am able to assist in building stronger and more resilient neighborhoods while prioritizing the history and architecture that make each of them unique. We are able to quickly dive in on projects, keeping the needs and wants of the residents as our number one objective. We judge success not on profits, but on how well we deliver safe, new housing options and achieve residents’ objectives, including inclusion goals.”

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News from The Port - Bi-Monthly Newsletter #3

News from The Port

Edition No. 4 | December 2021

New leadership for The Port’s industrial redevelopment work

K&J Seafood
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
Port Shorts - Communities First Down Payment Assistance Program
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

Employee Spotlight

In each bi-monthly update, we shine a spotlight on one Port employee to help our stakeholders better understand the work we do. This edition spotlights Liz Eddy, The Port’s Director of Residential Development.

“I am able to assist in building stronger and more resilient neighborhoods while prioritizing the history and architecture that make each of them unique. We are able to quickly dive in on projects, keeping the needs and wants of the residents as our number one objective. We judge success not on profits, but on how well we deliver safe, new housing options and achieve residents’ objectives, including inclusion goals.”