Community development corporations in Cincinnati include:
Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC)
http://www.3cdc.org/who-we-are/
Established in 2003, 3CDC is a nonprofit focused on revitalizing Cincinnati’s downtown core. The CDC’s specific objectives include creating high density, mixed-use development and “great” civic spaces, preserving historic structures, improving streetscapes, and developing diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods supported by local business. 3CDC also operates two private development funds that have invested over $717 million in downtown Cincinnati and surrounding, distressed neighborhoods.
Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CNCURC)
Aiming to stabilize and revitalize the community, Cincinnati Northside Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CNCURC) focuses on increasing homeownership, eliminating blight, and supporting business development. It adheres to energy-efficient and environmentally conscientious building practices and is credited with constructing the first two Silver LEED Certified single-family homes in Cincinnati.
Over the Rhine Housing Network
Over-the-Rhine Community Housing focuses on developing and managing resident-centered, affordable housing in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati. The nonprofit has developed over 300 units of affordable housing, saved 45 historical buildings from demolition, and currently manages approximately 200 units. Demonstrating its commitment to the community, the organization’s development work employs low-income community residents and purchases materials and supplies from local businesses.
