City Planning and Engagement

 

Background

Crossroads Health Center

Crossroads Health Center plans to relocate to 1715 Republic (City-owned) from its current Liberty and Vine location. The project would include adjacent properties at 1710-1712 Race (City-owned) and 34 Green (3CDC-owned). The 1715 Republic site consists of two buildings. The southern building is the current OTR Recreation Center, which plans to relocate one block north and would be the new Findlay Community Center (below). The northern building houses various City partners, including the Corporation for Findlay Market and Golden Gloves. The 1710-1712 Race site is existing surface parking, and 34 Green includes one vacant building. The project began in 2021 when the City entered a professional services contract with 3CDC as a development manager, including 1715 Republic. As part of the services, 3CDC partnered with Crossroad Health Center, planning and designing the relocation. 3CDC has presented to the Over-the-Rhine Community Council (OTRCC) and Downtown Residents Council (DRC), and both entities have voted to support the City's financial support for this project.

The plan is to renovate the southern building at 1715 Republic for the new 21,000 square foot Crossroads Health Center. The northern building on 1715 Republic and the building on 34 Green would be demolished, and in combination with the 1710-1712 Republic, would provide approximately 108 public parking spaces. All parking would remain City-owned property, and proceeds would support the operations of the new Findlay Community Center. The project is anticipated to cost $14.8 million, of which the applicant is requesting up to $4.4 million in City funding, some or all of which will come from tax increment financing (TIF) funds.

Findlay Flats

The applicant (3CDC) plans to renovate ten buildings at the corner of Elder and Vine, including 6/12 Elder, 1724-1734/1801-1809 Vine, and 1801-1810 Republic. All properties are vacant and currently owned by 3CDC. This project would create seven street-level commercial spaces and 45 new residential rental units, 15 of which will be affordable housing for individuals earning 80% or less of the Area Median Income. The development will include 18 studio units, 20 one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units, and three three-bedroom units, ranging in size from 482-1,477 square feet. The rent range is expected to be $1,078-2,318 per month. 3CDC has presented to OTRCC and DRC, and both entities have voted to support the City's financial support for this project. The project is anticipated to cost $24.7 million, of which the applicant is requesting up to $6.7 million from tax increment financing (TIF) funds.

Findlay Community Center

The applicant (3CDC), on behalf of the City, plans to construct a new Community Center at 1811 Vine to replace the OTR Recreation Center that is currently located one block south (see above; Crossroads Health Center). The proposed site is located on the existing open park land known as Findlay Playground and is City-owned property. The project began in 2021 when the City entered a professional services contract with 3CDC as a development manager, including 1811 Vine. Since then, 3CDC has convened regular steering committee meetings to obtain feedback on the project from various community partners. 3CDC has presented to OTRCC and DRC, and both entities have voted to support the City's financial support for this project.

The plan includes the construction of a new infill development consisting of a new recreation center known as the Findlay Community Center. The facility will consist of a two-story building totaling 65,000 square feet. The center will provide recreation and wellness services, including a gymnasium, running track, indoor pool, fitness center, roller rink, childcare center, multi-purpose rooms, administrative space, rooftop outdoor fitness space, and play areas. The project is anticipated to cost $46.8 million, of which the applicant is requesting up to $22.0 million in City funding, some or all of which will come from tax increment financing (TIF) funds.

Location of Proposed Project

Past Public Meetings 

• Community Engagement Meeting | Notice
  Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM
  Held virtually on Zoom
  
  The meeting reviewed all three projects.

If you would like to submit written comment, please submit it no later than 9:00 a.m. on December 12 (two days after meeting. Ex: if meeting is on Monday, comment due by Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.) Please note that all written public comments received will be included in a post-meeting memo packet that will be made available to the public and are considered public records.

Contact

Please direct written statements, requests, and other communications to: 

Eunique Avery, Community Engagement Specialist
eunique.avery@cincinnati-oh.gov | 513-713-8982