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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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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Unfortunately, Cincinnati has a horrible history with out-of-town investors and landlords. These zoning changes will only exacerbate this issue and increase the potential for out-of-town investors to divide up single-family homes as investment opportunities. Unless the zoning requires owner-occupancy for an extended period of time, this will occur (it is unlikely legal to do so). 
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If you have an extreme housing shortage in the ENTIRE City, then change zoning in ALL of the City.  How you can selectively destroy certain neighborhoods, diminish property values and concentrate poverty all based on bus routes is unfathomable.
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Targeted “Tier 1 corridors,” have a submarket vacancy above 7%; 5% is considered a “stabilized market.” Removing zoning restrictions to allow developers an easier time to add more inventory to a submarket with excess inventory is not a solution to a problem, it is a gift to developers. Click headline to read more.

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. I hope that the city will respect my loyal concerns and not move forward until my concerns and many other taxpayers concerns are addressed.
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We have yet to hear a specific justification for why you want to destroy such an urban jewel. I urge you to reinvestigate the negative consequences of your plans and implement meaningful modifications to protect North Avondale. 
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Worldpopulationreview.com indicates Cincinnati has grown 14,000 people from 2010 to 2024 or 1000 a year; that’s 4% growth and that same study projects population growth of 4,000 to 2029 and that’s 1% growth while insights.cincinnati-oh.gov indicates over 1100 units were built in 2023. The Planning Commission and Messrs. Pureval, Harris and Cramerding’s claims that Cincinnati housing isn’t keeping up with growth is grossly overstated and self-serving.
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I believe the short timeline for approval of this legislation has prevented residents and communities from engaging with the city and addressing and resolving their concerns about the ordinance. 
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Rather than rezoning for higher housing densities, the Cincinnati Metro transit system can be improved everywhere to promote services …
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