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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

Looking for an affordable home in Cincinnati? ?? This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath house at 1621 Wyoming Ave could be your perfect starter home! ? Why You'll Love It: ??? Cozy layout under 1,000 sq. ft., perfect for easy living ?? Affordable price of $135K – great for first-time buyers! ??♂? Just minutes from downtown Cincinnati, with all the city perks nearby ?? Ready to make a move? ?? This could be the one for you! Check out the full listing here: https://loom.ly/PGbKDnU ?? 1621 Wyoming Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205 #CincyLiving #StarterHome #AffordableHousing #FirstTimeBuyer #NewHome #RealEstate ???

Recently, The Port joined Pennrose, Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation, Cincinnati Development Fund, City of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of Thatcher Flats. The Port helped finance this affordable 50-unit development, with units priced for Cincinnatians making 30-60% AMI. This is another way The Port is making real estate work... for everyone. Catch up on all the greatest events from the past two months in the latest edition of the bi-monthly newsletter! https://loom.ly/TrlBPBY #apartments #affordable #walnuthills #cincinnati #affordablehousing

Last week's AIA Cincinnati and SoapboxCincy panel on Development Beyond the Basin took a look at how neighborhoods outside of the urban core are encouraging and guiding growth to achieve community goals. The Port's Director of Industrial Development, Chris Meyer, moderated an insightful panel on density and development, including challenges, opportunities, and lessons learned. Thank you to panelists Ross Battoclette with Champlin Architecture, Dean Lutton with Reztark Design Studio, and Michael Stehlin with Hamilton County Government for a great discussion! Learn more here: https://loom.ly/YqTW_YY

Did you know that one Cincinnati company helped end World War II? The Crosley building in Camp Washington was instrumental in manufacturing proximity fuzes, which are crucial for improving anti-aircraft fire. Watch the full story by WLWT and Lindsay Stone to learn more at https://loom.ly/ePWpv9A #WWII #WW2 #industrial #manufacturing #usa

This past weekend, we were thrilled to celebrate the incredible honorees at the 2024 Men of Honor gala! The Port is proud to be a sponsor of this annual event honoring the accomplishments of extraordinary African American men making a difference in Greater Cincinnati. ??Congratulations to this year's honorees - Dr. Jonathan Brown, Darryl Haley, Robert Killins, Max Langenkamp and Roddell McCullough - and thank you to THE ABERCRUMBIE GROUP, LLC for a fantastic event! ??

In this season of thanks and giving, we are thankful for our staff who volunteered their free time to help low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners prepare their homes for winter. Prepare Affair, one of the largest volunteer events in the tri-state, is hosted by People Working Cooperatively, Inc. Several Port staff members spent their weekend raking leaves, cleaning gutters, and helping those in need prepare for the changing seasons. Way to go! #community #communityservice #prepareaffair #cincinnati #volunteer

Our latest virtual tour stop takes us to a downtown corner with a lot of history. ?? The Northwest corner of Third and Vine was once home to the Burnet House. Opened in 1850, this hotel hosted some of the most famous figures of its day, including Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Henry Clay, and more. It closed and was demolished in 1926. ??? Just two years later, the Union Central Life Insurance Building approved the construction of a new structure to expand its existing headquarters, the Union Central Tower. When it opened to the public in 1928, the intent was to continue to expand the building further skyward, but those plans never came to fruition. ??Union Central Life moved out of the building in the 1960s, and other major companies began working out of the building, but occupancy dwindled over the decades, and by the mid-2010s it was mostly vacant. ?? City Club Apartments renovated the building and converted it from offices to residences. Opened in 2016, City Club brings 295 apartments, a ground-level grocery store, rooftop restaurant, and more to the city's core. The Port played a role in this historic structure's revival, providing support through its Public Finance practice. Visit more Port projects and partnerships by exploring our virtual tours here: https://loom.ly/GphAcXA

?? Landbank Success Story! ?? Swipe to see this once-blighted home at 865 Academy Ave in Cincinnati’s West Price Hill that is now a stunning example of restoration! From boarded-up windows to brand-new finishes, this former Landbank property has been brought back to life with care and craftsmanship by developer Yohannes Assefa with Johan LLC. Together, we’re building a brighter future for our neighborhoods! ??? ??Check out the full listing for your new dream home at https://loom.ly/28yDJZE

At The Port, we believe in creating lasting opportunities for everyone in the Cincinnati region. Our economic equity strategy drives impactful change across four critical areas: ?? Neighborhood Development, ?? Housing, ?? Real Estate Ownership, and ?? Contracting. From turning neglected properties into community assets to expanding homeownership and supporting inclusive contracting, our work ensures that economic equity touches all corners of Hamilton County. Through these efforts, we're building wealth pathways that can transform lives for generations. Want to learn more? Dive into The Port Playbook and see how we're working toward a Cincinnati where everyone can thrive! https://lnkd.in/gdDW52up #ThePortPlaybook #EconomicEquity #Cincinnati