Study Goals

The City of Cincinnati has partnered with Urban Design Associates (UDA) to study the I-75 Focus Area and create a plan that will energize and improve the quality of life for its neighborhoods by:

• Generating a visionary plan for each study area which identifies land uses and potential development and redevelopment opportunities, with consideration given to underused or Brownfield areas
• Determining specific land uses and types of market-driven development in key neighborhoods. The recommended land uses will maximize property value to encourage new development and support existing businesses, institutions, neighborhoods, amenities and attractions
• Incorporating transit-oriented design principles that position Cincinnati for better and more viable growth in the 21st Century
• Incorporating and capitalizing on other major infrastructure improvements already underway
• Incorporating green infrastructure principles to reduce and filter storm water naturally and minimize negative climate impacts
• Providing attractive and exciting gateways into the City and its neighborhoods by taking advantage of natural and man-made resources

UDA will conduct a public planning process to engage the communities in discussions about the future. This process will include an understanding of current neighborhood plans, public improvements scheduled for construction, public input, design alternatives and public review.

By identifying smart development opportunities and connecting the communities, the Revive I-75 Cincinnati Plan will serve as a building block for a sustainable future.