Our Community

Impact Initiatives

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Creating high-quality affordable housing

Since its inception, one of our primary goals has been to create diverse, mixed-income communities. Explore how we have spent the past several years working with our community partners to advance a comprehensive strategy to increase the number of high-quality affordable housing units in Over-The-Rhine.

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Five-story renovated apartment building with ground-floor retail, 3CDC affordable housing in Cincinnati
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Building pathways to stability

The Homeless to Homes Plan was a transformative initiative created to help the homeless transition back into housing. Learn how we have worked with local partners to develop brand new comprehensive residential service-based facilities for our unhoused neighbors.

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Exterior of City Gospel Mission's brick building at dusk, a 3CDC community stability partner in Cincinnati
programming for all

Programming our civic spaces for all

We are committed to hosting a range of diverse programs at the civic spaces we manage, bringing communities together through more than 1,200 events each year. Explore how our programming continues to evolve.

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Family playing cornhole during an outdoor community event on a park lawn in Cincinnati
INCLUSION IN CONTRACTING

Supporting diverse construction partners

We place a strong emphasis on meaningful inclusion across all levels of our projects, from minority-led construction management and general contracting to strong participation by minority and woman-owned subcontractors. Explore the projects and partners helping drive this work forward.

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Loft-style living room with exposed brick, ductwork and large windows in a restored Cincinnati building
HIRING PRACTICES AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Creating opportunity through inclusive hiring

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and providing opportunities for individuals who may face barriers to employment. Learn more about the thoughtful hiring and development practices we use to ensure the right people are supported and set up to succeed.

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Group of green-uniformed 3CDC workers posing outdoors, illustrating inclusive hiring in Cincinnati
SOCIAL SERVICES OUTREACH

Providing support for our neighbors in need

In 2018, Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), Downtown Cincinnati Inc., City Gospel Mission, and Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) partnered to launch the GeneroCity 513 Initiative. Learn how our social services outreach efforts and their impact across the community.

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Outreach worker talking with two people in a downtown Cincinnati plaza, 3CDC community support for individuals
INCLUSIVE COMMERCIAL LEASING

Building a strong and vibrant business district

We are intentional about to expanding opportunities for minority and Black-owned businesses in Cincinnati. Our goal is to help build one of the most diverse and vibrant business districts in the country by supporting entrepreneurs, strengthening local storefronts, and creating space for a wide range of voices and ventures to thrive. See how we are taking action in our city.

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Ribbon-cutting outside Keyer Row, 3CDC celebrating new restaurant, retail and office space for local business