City Planning and Engagement

Background

This project is being developed by Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (Clifton Heights CURC), which serves as the neighborhood Community Development Corporation (CDC) for CUF as a 501(c)(3) organization. The applicant intends to acquire the properties to reactivate the vacant, non-serving structures to welcome new retail and residential opportunities. There will be two residential units at 119 Calhoun and one residential unit at 125 Calhoun. For 119 Calhoun, it is anticipated that eight full-time equivalent jobs will be created, along with eight temporary construction jobs. 125 Calhoun is expected to create eight full-time equivalent jobs.
 

Engagement  

Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CURC) actively communicates with the CUF Neighborhood Association, the University of Cincinnati, and the Clifton Heights Business Association. All of those stakeholder groups hold seats on Clifton Heights CURC's Board and are therefore intimately involved in activities. The specific plans for 119 and 125 Calhoun St will be shared with the membership of both Clifton Heights Business and CUF Neighborhood Association.
 

Proposed Project

The Department of Community & Economic Development recommends offering the applicant funding not to exceed $1,500,000, recognizing that the current project costs are $1,260,000 to gain site control of the properties. The Department of Community and Economic Development is recommending the use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds from the CUF TIF District #8.
 

Location of Proposed Project

The subject properties include 119 Calhoun Street & 125 Calhoun Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219

 

Upcoming Public Meetings

• Community Engagement Meeting
  Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
  Held virtually on Zoom. To register, fill out the form at the following link: https://cincinnati-oh.zoom.us/meeting/register/xaH32-KbTyeMQvkAHcsaUw#/registration
  
  The purpose of this meeting is to present information about the proposed project and collect public input and feedback on the proposals and allocation of funds. If you would like to submit a written comment, please submit it to the contact listed below no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025. Please note that all written public comments received will be included in a post-meeting memo packet that will be made available to the public and are considered public records.
   

Contact

Please direct written statements, requests, and other communications to:

Eunique Avery, Community Engagement Specialist
Eunique.Avery@cincinnati-oh.gov | (513) 713-8982