The Port

The Port purchased nearly 200 homes from an out-of-town investor last month with one goal - creating affordable homeownership opportunities. The Wall Street Journal shares the story of how institutional investors are buying up larger shares of the residential real estate market for high-priced rentals, and how The Port is taking ownership for residents. #affordablehousing #ThePortImpact https://on.wsj.com/3rnNehw

Recapping an incredible day at Queen City Pitch! ?? We are so proud to be part of a community that celebrates groundbreaking ideas from visionary entrepreneurs. ?? Kristen Bailey of Sweets & Meats BBQ, is known for her incredible barbecue that everyone should try. While we didn’t get to taste her famous BBQ this time, she served up something even bigger—her passion and vision for a food truck park. This park would not only offer great food but also serve as a valuable resource for newcomers to the food truck industry. ?? Ronald Akbar of D-Line Courier Services shared his innovative approach to transforming the logistics and delivery industry, bringing his expertise to the forefront. ???Kenitra (Kay) Battle, a real estate developer, captivated us with her visionary approach to revitalizing and uplifting neighborhoods in our city. Her pitch focused on transforming a historic building in the Central Business District, blending preservation with innovation to create a lasting impact. ??♀? Denise Brown will pave the way for the next generation of beauty professionals with her vision for a downtown cosmetology school, empowering students and shaping the future of the beauty industry. ??? Catherine Jones of Good Eats delighted us with her culinary vision and plans to bring even more delicious, locally-sourced meals to our community. She definitely fulfilled her promise to make us all crave her food! ??? Tamara Sullivan, also a real estate developer, is dedicated to innovative urban development projects that promote growth and equity in Cincinnati. Her work emphasizes modular housing as a solution for urban housing infill. Let’s continue to uplift and support our local innovators who are making waves in our city! #QueenCityPitch #SupportLocal

?? New Request for Proposals! ?? The Hamilton County Landbank is seeking a professional and qualified contractor for the construction of four single-family homes on currently vacant lots located in Westwood and Evanston. Proposals are due October 31st at 4:00 PM. Want to help us transform vacant lots into opportunities for affordable homeownership? Check out the full RFP for more details here: https://loom.ly/hmcxRLo

Exciting news! We’ve updated our team bios and headshots at The Port ?? Our new photos show the incredible faces, highlighting the talent, passion, and authenticity driving our mission every day. Head over to our website to get to know the people behind The Port a little better! ?? https://lnkd.in/g-JR7yEw #MeetTheTeam #BehindTheScenes #ThePortCincinnati

?? Welcome, Angela! ?? We’re thrilled to have Angela Ruff join us as our new Administrative Assistant! With over 15 years of experience supporting senior leaders across industries, Angela is an expert in scheduling, project management, and communication. She’s managed everything from board relations to executive events, and her passion for enhancing operational efficiency shines through her work. When she’s not keeping things running smoothly, Angela loves golf, football, and spending time outdoors. Welcome to the team, Angela! ?????

With some of the recent development announcements in our region, we just updated our list of Office to Residential Conversion Projects here in Downtown Cincinnati. In a recent deep dive, we took a look at these conversions, including the benefits, challenges, and projects across the country. We also took a look at how Cincinnati stacks up, and our region is among the leaders nationally in office conversion projects, with more developments being announced over just the past few months! Check out the list of projects here in Cincinnati, and learn more about office to residential conversions across the country here: https://loom.ly/CPxXJaA

Safety first! ???? When drums filled with toxic waste were discovered inside a vacant industrial property in South Fairmont, our team recognized the risk they posed to public safety and made plans to remedy that. We worked to quickly and safely remove these hazardous materials that could endanger our community. Cleaning up this site is critical to protecting the health of Cincinnati residents and ensuring a safer future for everyone. ??Check out the whole Port Short here! https://loom.ly/Gvn8P0o #PublicSafety #CincyCleanup #ProtectingOurCommunity #PortInAction

From urban jungle to beautiful bones ready for new development, this historic stabilization on Cass Avenue is a sight to behold! The building still needs a lot of work to be restored to its former glory, but in the right hands, this property will be stunning. We are so glad we could preserve the historic charm of this home on Cass Avenue! #historicstabilization #architecture #goodbones #transformation

Looking for an affordable home in Cincinnati? This charming 2 bed, 1 bath house at 1621 Wyoming Ave. could be your perfect starter home! ?? Highlights: Cozy layout under 1,000 sq. ft., ideal for easy living At an affordable price of $135K this is a great opportunity to own your first home Located minutes from downtown Cincinnati, with all the city conveniences nearby Looking for a new place? This could be the home for you! Check out the full listing at https://loom.ly/PGbKDnU ?? 1621 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205 #CincyLiving #StarterHome #AffordableHousing #FirstTimeBuyer #RealEstate #Homes @ForSale

??? Factory 52 is kicking off the next phase of construction in Norwood! ??? Want to learn more about the subcontracting opportunities on Phase 2? Join PLK Communities on October 10th and 17th from 11 AM to 12:30 PM for contractor outreach meetings to hear more about upcoming bid opportunities and how you can get involved. ???Factory 52 - Phase 2 Contractor Outreach ?When: October 10 & 17 from 11 AM - 12:30 PM ???Where: PLK Construction Job Trailer (see location in image) PLK will also be presenting information about this project at the Queen City Developers meeting at 1 PM on October 11th at the Cintas Center during the City of Cincinnati's Business Expo. #Factory52 #Phase2 #ConstructionOpportunities #CincinnatiDevelopments #SubcontractorOutreach #BuildWithUs #ConstructionCommunity