Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation
Encyclopedia
Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a private, non-profit corporation based in Cincinnati, Ohio
. Most of 3CDC's work targets the Gateway Quarter of the Over-the-Rhine
neighborhood, Fountain Square
, and the central business district of Cincinnati. According to their website, 3CDC's goals and objectives are to "create great civic spaces, create high density/mixed-use development, preserve historic structures and improve streetscapes, and create diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods supported by local businesses".
and other corporate community members. This was a result of a recommendation by a City of Cincinnati Economic Development Task Force. Most funds are gathered through corporate contributions. In 2004, 3CDC accepted responsibility for overseeing Cincinnati New Markets Fund and Cincinnati Equity Fund. Both funds provide 3CDC with much of the money needed for their projects.
by its director of development and its activities have been described as gentrification.
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. Most of 3CDC's work targets the Gateway Quarter of the Over-the-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine
Over-the-Rhine, sometimes shortened to OTR, is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is believed to be the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States. Over-the-Rhine was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with 943 contributing buildings...
neighborhood, Fountain Square
Fountain Square, Cincinnati
Fountain Square is a city square in Cincinnati. Founded in 1871, it was renovated in 1971 and 2005 and currently features many shops, restaurants, hotels, and offices.- History :...
, and the central business district of Cincinnati. According to their website, 3CDC's goals and objectives are to "create great civic spaces, create high density/mixed-use development, preserve historic structures and improve streetscapes, and create diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods supported by local businesses".
History
In July 2003, 3CDC was formed by former mayor of Cincinnati, Charlie LukenCharlie Luken
Charles J. Luken is an American politician of the Democratic party who was mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio and served in the Ohio's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. Luken's uncle, labor leader James T. Luken, also served as mayor of Cincinnati...
and other corporate community members. This was a result of a recommendation by a City of Cincinnati Economic Development Task Force. Most funds are gathered through corporate contributions. In 2004, 3CDC accepted responsibility for overseeing Cincinnati New Markets Fund and Cincinnati Equity Fund. Both funds provide 3CDC with much of the money needed for their projects.
Projects
- Fountain SquareFountain Square, CincinnatiFountain Square is a city square in Cincinnati. Founded in 1871, it was renovated in 1971 and 2005 and currently features many shops, restaurants, hotels, and offices.- History :...
plaza and garage: October 2005 - October 2006 - Washington Park: August 2010 - February 2011
- Vine StreetVine Street, CincinnatiVine Street functions as Cincinnati's central thorough-fare. It bisects the downtown and Over-the-Rhine neighborhoods. The street also serves as the dividing line for the "east" and "west" sides of the city...
streetscape project: Summer 2009–Present - Over-the-RhineOver-the-RhineOver-the-Rhine, sometimes shortened to OTR, is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is believed to be the largest, most intact urban historic district in the United States. Over-the-Rhine was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 with 943 contributing buildings...
: ongoing project redeveloping streets starting with Vine Street and Central Parkway - 5th and Race: Pending development of a current surface parking lot one block from Fountain Square
Controversy
3CDC was involved in a lawsuit over its practices regarding Over-the-Rhine's Metropole building. It has been described as a "private non-profit"by its director of development and its activities have been described as gentrification.