Author: northavondale

Opinion

Connected Communities response: Nicole Patitucci, E. Mitchell Avenue

To come to our neighborhood for these zoning changes from a diversity lens is a farce. We are, and have been, a diverse neighborhood for many years, more so than other neighborhoods. I base this from the recent census data that is on the City’s website broken down by neighborhood. Our population is 40% Caucasian and 60% of diverse races.
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Opinion

Connected Communities response: Maura H. Wolf, Lenox Avenue

I urge you to vote NO today on the Connected Communities’ zoning legislation because several of the community leaders, who are now part of the quickly growing “Coalition for a Better Cincinnati” (CBC), have many concerns that have not been addressed by City leaders.

For one of the major concerns, I’m providing more resources and references supporting my testimony yesterday at the EGH committee.
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Opinion

Connected Communities response: Gerry Kraus, Bond Place

There is not a single mention of Affordable Housing in this proposed ordinance although its supporters state that it is to provide affordable housing. However, there are many references about how this Ordinance will make it easier (i.e. more profitable ) for the builders and related real estate interests; nor does it address the different needs of home buyers and renters.
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