Building a stronger downtown Cincinnati one step at a time.
At 3CDC, our mission is to strengthen the heart of downtown Cincinnati by strategically revitalizing and connecting its core districts, CBD (The Central Business District) and Over-the-Rhine (OTR).
About 3CDC
We’re a nonprofit real estate development and finance organization working alongside the City of Cincinnati and the local business community to help bring new life to Cincinnati’s urban core. Our focus is on the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine, where thoughtful development can make a real difference.
Our Story
OUR IMPACT
Our Areas of Expertise
Explore our areas of expertise and what we specialize in.
Development
We have helped shape Cincinnati’s urban core, playing a direct role in over 100 development projects – a $2 billion investment across the Central Business District and Over-the-Rhine.
Civic Space Activation
Each year, we program nearly 1,500 family-friendly events across seven of Cincinnati’s most vibrant civic spaces.
Public Realm Management
We manage and operate over 15 garages and surface lots throughout the urban core, providing both monthly and daily parking with a portfolio of nearly 6,000 spaces.
Commercial Space Activation
We manage a large portfolio of street-level commercial spaces, prioritizing locally owned small businesses as tenants.
Parking Management
We manage and operate over 15 garages and surface lots throughout the urban core, providing both monthly and daily parking with a portfolio of nearly 6,000 spaces.
Community Engagement
We support downtown residents, workers, and visitors through inclusion in contracting, diverse commercial leasing, fair chance hiring, and our outreach program, GeneroCity 513.
OUR PRIORITIES
Our commitment
to our city.
3CDC works collaboratively with the City of Cincinnati, the state of Ohio, the Cincinnati corporate community and other partners to create and manage great civic spaces. Here’s how we bring these priorities to life:
Create and Manage Great Civic Spaces
We energize our civic spaces with engaging daily programming and events that spark vibrancy and connection throughout downtown.
Create High Density/Mixed-Use Development
We create mixed-use developments that pair vibrant street-level commercial spaces with residential and office space above, building neighborhoods where both people and businesses thrive.
Preserve Historic Structures and Improve Streetscapes
We preserve, restore and reactivate Over-the-Rhine’s historic structures while enhancing streetscapes to create inviting, pedestrian-friendly urban spaces.
Create Diverse, Mixed-Income Neighborhoods Supported by Local Business
We strengthen our neighborhoods and build vibrant, mixed-income districts by expanding affordable housing, supporting a diverse range of businesses, and investing in social services outreach.
