I urge the City of Cincinnati to leave the zoning as-is. Instead of legislating destructive change; enforce current codes/ regulations and find financial resources and incentives to motivate the free market to determine the best location and type of affordable housing within the constraints of the current zoning code.
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Connected Communities Response: Andrew Kiley (Winding Way)
North Avondale is one of Cincinnati’s most diverse neighborhoods, with individuals and families of many nationalities, varied political affiliations, a thriving hub of LGBTQIA+ residents and allies, and people from different socioeconomic statuses, backgrounds, and professions. Changes proposed in this ordinance will have adverse effects on this diversity of neighbors.
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Connected Communities response: Joyce Hooks (Washington Avenue)
As a resident deeply invested in the future and well-being of Cincinnati, and specifically the North Avondale community, I must express my strong opposition to the Connected Communities ordinance currently under consideration.
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Connected Communities Response: Ben Blaney (Burton Woods Lane)
North Avondale stands as an economically, ethnically, and socially diverse neighborhood that needs to be protected from a plan that does not consider these values.
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Connected Communities response: Michael J. Mooney (Avondale Avenue)
I believe the proposed zoning change, with minor tweaks, can aid in that growth (additional housing) such as: Carve out an exception to the proposed changes for the 4-block section of Reading Road that runs through North Avondale (Dana Ave to Barry Lane). And add a carve-out for the 3-4 blocks of the Paddock Hills neighborhood.
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Connected Communities Response: Robert Brockman (Belvedere at Rose Hill Avenue)
Historically the city has ruined many neighborhoods without allowing input in the planning process. Zoning changes of this magnitude need to be vetted, not just for what they might bring (denser housing), but what they have the potential to destroy.
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Connected Communities response: Jolene Struebbe (Beechwood Avenue)
Vehement opposition to destroying our historic neighborhoods as the first option in solving this greater problem; the lack of affordable housing that many people face.
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Connected Communities response: Sarah Koucky (Rose Hill Avenue)
6 concerns on the plan plus items that need addressed prior to any council vote – unintended consequences, fairness, and absentee landlords.
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