Sydney Geckler

Development Associate

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Sydney serves as a Development Associate at The Port, where she supports the coordination and execution of real estate development initiatives across Hamilton County. In this role, she contributes to industrial, residential, and commercial, projects from concept through completion, assisting with feasibility analysis, due diligence, and project oversight while collaborating with internal teams, contractors, and external partners. Sydney also supports financial and contract management processes, including budgeting, funding applications, and procurement, and engages with community stakeholders to help advance projects that drive economic growth and neighborhood revitalization.

Prior to joining The Port, Sydney worked with many of our community partners including College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) and Colerain Township. Thanks to these opportunities, Sydney brings a wealth of planning knowledge to The Port and a passion for community development. Sydney graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor’s in Urban Planning from DAAP. In her free time, she enjoys long bike rides, exploring the Cincinnati region with friends, and reading.