Tag: Solutions for a Thriving Community

New Developments add to the community land trusts in Yellow Springs and Cincinnati 

New Developments add to the community land trusts in Yellow Springs and Cincinnati 

(Left and Right) The Cascades Development in Yellow Springs and the new ten unit apartment in Cincinnati add to local land trusts at Home, Inc. and Renting Partnerships respectfully.

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Pennrose adds to the affordable development housing stock in Cincinnati 

Pennrose adds to the affordable development housing stock in Cincinnati 

As part of our summer bonus episodes, we sat down with Geoff Milz from Pennrose Management Company about their developments in Cincinnati and their philosophy of working in partnership with a neighborhood for any project.
Our conversation highlighted their most recent development, Thatcher Flats. Milz walks us through tough decisions that had to be made, the need for affordable housing, and development in general in the Walnut Hills neighborhood.

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Local banker helps educate public about homeownership 

Local banker helps educate public about homeownership 

In Dayton, OH, a Chase Bank, The HomeOwnership Center and other organizations are hosting workshops titled, “Is Homeownership Right for Me?” These events are meant to educate local communities about what it takes to be a homeowner and how local residents can make it a reality for themselves despite their economic background.

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Hamilton County forms new housing partnerships and models to help formerly incarcerated individuals

Hamilton County forms new housing partnerships and models to help formerly incarcerated individuals

Is there a pathway to housing for the formerly incarcerated? Many studies show that housing is a foundation for returning citizens looking to reestablish their lives but without housing are their chances for reentry at risk? We examine a prison ministry, the office of reentry in Hamilton county, and a former inmate to examine how housing is the foundation to reentering society.

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Northern Kentucky’s Housing Solutions Menu 

Northern Kentucky’s Housing Solutions Menu 

Responding to a study in 2023, Northern Kentucky is trying to increase their housing stock. Local leaders and non-profits collaborated to create a menu of options called Home for All: Northern Kentucky Housing Strategies. We look at some of the 50 solutions included and talk to stakeholders about the next steps.

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Land trusts help local residents find housing in sought-after communities

Land trusts help local residents find housing in sought-after communities

(Left to Right) ) Valerie Chronis-Bickett and Joy Brown are two beneficiaries of land trusts that provide permanently affordable housing. They live in the Yellow Springs and Cincinnati areas, respectively, and are able to live in their desired areas for an affordable price.

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How Parking Mandates affect the Local Economy and Opportunity for Housing

How Parking Mandates affect the Local Economy and Opportunity for Housing

The Camp Washington Neighborhood navigates their parking minimum requirements as Cincinnati considers zoning changes through the Connected Communities initiative.

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A Dayton woman’s housing journey points to the importance of fairness in the courtroom 

A Dayton woman’s housing journey points to the importance of fairness in the courtroom 

A Dayton tenant details her journey through eviction hearings with and without a lawyer.

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How well are zoning changes working across the country? Minneapolis, Tulsa and Buffalo provide proof 

How well are zoning changes working across the country? Minneapolis, Tulsa and Buffalo provide proof 

City planners from Tulsa (OK), Buffalo (NY) and Minneapolis (MN) share the affects of zoning reform in their cities.

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What the first Cincinnati downtown affordable housing in decades means to residents and developers 

What the first Cincinnati downtown affordable housing in decades means to residents and developers 

The Barrister gets transformed from an historic office space to the first affordable housing apartments in the Central Business District in almost 30 years.

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