Eight opposition points from an architect and North Avondale resident’s perspective including housing unit density, offstreet parking, zoning code restrictions and quality, building setbacks, property values, and economic growth of our city.
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In its current form…..the city would be ignoring federal HUD policies which limit the density of neighborhoods that already have high concentrations of publicly funded income restricted housing.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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