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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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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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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As a member of your committee of professional stakeholders that participated in your concept meetings, I must say that I oppose the current Connected Communities proposal. I’ve reviewed the recommendations/ plan and as an affordable housing professional and Cincinnati homeowner I cannot support the plan.
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We live within a ½ mile of the Tier 1 Transportation Corridor in North Avondale, which has no business district to speak of that residents can utilize. What we do have is an autobahn called Reading Road. Yet, the City has determined we are a PERFECT neighborhood to further condense housing with little zoning oversight.
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Before any plan is approved:
The city should provide an economic impact data report and an environmental impact analysis.
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I can’t support an initiative that even the Greater Cinci Homeless Coalition and Cincy Action for Housing Now call “harmful”. I ask the City Council to rethink their support of Connected Communities.
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