2003 I august

CREATING COORDINATION

COMPELLING EMPLOYMENT BUILDING TECHNOLOGY

TRANSLATING DESTINATION VIBRANT TRANSFORMATION

CULTURAL COLABORATION

Office of University Architect Community Development

University of Cincinnati

Institutions & Community in Context

D e v e l o p m e n t

Aligning Strategic Interests

The immediate trade area is home to five of the ten largest tri-state employers and the largest concentration of major institutions in the Greater Cincinnati area, second only to Downtown Cincinnati as an employment center. Major institutions include:

•The University of Cincinnati (#1)

•University Medical Center (The Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (#2)), Children’s Hospital Medical Center (#10), and eight additional hospitals, including TriHealth Inc. (#9)

•Kingsgate Conference Center operated by Marriott

•Cincinnati State College

•E.P.A.

•Cincinnati Zoological & Botanical Gardens

•Hebrew Union College

•Cincinnati Public Schools (#7)

Population 159,237Households 71,399Avg. HH Income $46,961Median Property Value $100,955

Immediate Area Res. 54,825Student Population 35,000Faculty & Staff 14,600Campus Visitors 178,000Immediate Area Workers 48,860

The UpTOWN is a short drive down scenic hills to Downtown Cincinnati’s CBD and riverfront. All three of the city’s interstates offer immediate access to the UpTOWN area, including I-71 from east and northeast, I-75 from Dayton and the northwester suburbs and I-74 from Indiana and the western suburbs.

UC students 35,000 $81,500,00Employees 48,860 $120,000,000Campus visitors 178,000 $6,400,000

Central Location

Employment Hub

Primary Target Market Segments

Expenditure Population

Trade Ares Demographics

Radius Population

Residents Households 1 mile 31,000 12,812 3 mile 157,872 67,000 5 mile 360,386 153,006

economic impact medical center

$3.05 billion annual economic impact on the Tristate - 2000

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University Profile

Est. 1895 Campuses: 5 Colleges: 15 Annual Budget $705 million Endowment: $899 million Annual Payroll: $319 million Eco. Impact: $2.04 billion / OH

1990 Master Plan

1994 Master Plan Update 2000 Master Plan Update Implementation Commitment: 1990-2000, +$1 billion

Signature Architecture Program Research I institution

Land Main (West): 137.0 acres Medical (East): 57.0 acres

Buildings Main (West): 75 Medical (East): 22

Square Footage Main (West): 5,712,509 Medical (East): 2,297,108

Tangeman University Center Gwathemy Siegel Assoc., architect

Student Recreation Center Thom Mayne, Morphosis, architect

Varsity Village Bernard Tschumi, architect

The College-Conservatory of Music Henry N. Cobb, architect

Vontz Ctr for Molecular Studies Frank Gehry, architect

TUC (left) & the Braid Building (right), Moore Ruble Yudell, architects

Aronoff Ctr for Design & Art Peter Eisenman, architect

BearCat PlazaBearCat Plaza

“one of the most architecturally dynamic campuses in America.” – The New York Times

Engineering E.R.C. Michael Graves, architect

Campus Green Hargreaves Associates

Economic Development Economic Development Goals of the PartnershipsGoals of the Partnerships

Second Ring Concept Second Ring Concept Increased Housing Options /All Income LevelsIncreased Housing Options /All Income LevelsBusiness District Stabilization & RedevelopmentBusiness District Stabilization & RedevelopmentInvestment ThemeInvestment Theme– $500 million in total investment$500 million in total investment

$375 million in investment from development corporation bonds, banks, $375 million in investment from development corporation bonds, banks, city infrastructure, and private contributions, combined withcity infrastructure, and private contributions, combined with$125 million in loan co-investment from area institutions$125 million in loan co-investment from area institutions

– $100 million in other private investment in the Uptown by 2008$100 million in other private investment in the Uptown by 2008

Retail and housing (rental & owner-occupied).Retail and housing (rental & owner-occupied).

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Develop new housing, retail and business Stabilize existing business districtsWork in partnership with City and regional initiatives

5 Trustees3 community leaders1 local business leader1 UC representative

Community Development Entities

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1991 Corryville

1995 Corryville Community Dev. Corp.

1997 Corryville Economic Dev. Corp.

1998 Empowerment Zone Round II Designation, CUF, Corryville, Mt. Auburn & Avondale

1998 Bellevue Gardens Community Urban Redevelopment Corp., Corryville

1999 Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corp., CUF

2001 University Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corp., The Heights

2003 Uptown Crossings Community Urban Redevelopment Corp., Corryville

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CommunityDevelopmentCorporations

City Connections

UpTOWN Consortium

Children’s Medical Ctr

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Cincinnati Center City

Development Corporation

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Findley MarketDev. Corp.

Emery CenterDevelopment

Hyde ParkObservatory

UC/DAAP Niehoff Urban Studio

UptownParking

Employee AssistedHousing

StudentDisturbanceCommittee

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Transportation

UC Civic Engagement

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The Office of University Architect, implementing these ten powerful principles in partnership with residents, The Office of University Architect, implementing these ten powerful principles in partnership with residents, businesses, institutions and the development community, is leading regions urban revitalization efforts in businesses, institutions and the development community, is leading regions urban revitalization efforts in Cincinnati’s UpTOWN area. These principles are meeting the unique challenges and opportunities urban Cincinnati’s UpTOWN area. These principles are meeting the unique challenges and opportunities urban communities have to offer - through purposeful partnerships.communities have to offer - through purposeful partnerships.

ContextualContextual:: respect a neighborhood’s fabric.respect a neighborhood’s fabric. Mutual BenefitsMutual Benefits:: community & institutional goals must have standing and be pursued continuously.community & institutional goals must have standing and be pursued continuously. Local RepresentationLocal Representation:: partnerships through neighborhood entities not individuals.partnerships through neighborhood entities not individuals. Local ControlLocal Control:: neighborhoods must have voting control of development entities.neighborhoods must have voting control of development entities. New Partnerships vs. OwnershipNew Partnerships vs. Ownership:: expansion through, contact, lease or joint ventures versus expansion through, contact, lease or joint ventures versus

direct ownership or operations of facilities. direct ownership or operations of facilities. Recycle ResourcesRecycle Resources:: connecting assets with opportunities regardless of location to present campus.connecting assets with opportunities regardless of location to present campus. Financial Capacity for CompetitivenessFinancial Capacity for Competitiveness:: provide an initial operating grant and provide an initial operating grant and

“patient loan capital”.“patient loan capital”. Community BuildingCommunity Building:: increase the number of employees living near by via Employees Assisted increase the number of employees living near by via Employees Assisted

Housing program.Housing program. Intentional RelationshipsIntentional Relationships:: initiate a relationship with the City early & keep it open.initiate a relationship with the City early & keep it open. Realistic OutcomesRealistic Outcomes:: requests to City should be realistic & focused on policy support.requests to City should be realistic & focused on policy support.

Whether across the street or around a region, these tools for partnerships can help build diverse, Whether across the street or around a region, these tools for partnerships can help build diverse, mixed-income neighborhoods – strong, stable, and welcoming to all.mixed-income neighborhoods – strong, stable, and welcoming to all.

Office of University Architect, University of Cincinnati © copyright 2003 TARGETED DEVELOPMENT: THE SECOND RING CONCEPT

BUSINESS DISTRICT STABILIZATION & REDEVELOPMENT NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES

NEW INVESTMENT THEMES

Notable Community &Notable Community & Private InitiativesPrivate Initiatives

Clifton Heights NBD Façade Improvement ProgramClifton Heights NBD Façade Improvement ProgramClifton Heights NBD Parking StudyClifton Heights NBD Parking StudyNeighborhood Business District Branding Neighborhood Business District Branding

Clifton Heights DistrictClifton Heights DistrictShort Vine District (Short Vine District (CorryvilleCorryville))

Corryville Housing SurveyCorryville Housing SurveyUC Employees (UC Employees (812 responses within 72hrs812 responses within 72hrs.).)Major Uptown Employers & Local Community (Major Uptown Employers & Local Community (futurefuture))

Corryville Urban Reforestation ProjectCorryville Urban Reforestation ProjectCorryville/BearCat Shuttle Corryville/BearCat Shuttle Establishing Tax Increment Finance (Establishing Tax Increment Finance (TIFTIF) Districts) Districts

Clifton HeightsClifton HeightsCorryvilleCorryville

Clifton Business District Improvement ProgramClifton Business District Improvement ProgramPrivately Developed Owner-Occupied TownhomesPrivately Developed Owner-Occupied Townhomes

Corryville - Courtyard at East University, 24 UnitsCorryville - Courtyard at East University, 24 UnitsClifton Heights – Woodbridge Place, 20 UnitsClifton Heights – Woodbridge Place, 20 Units

Key Institutional ImprovementsKey Institutional ImprovementsHughes H.S., Clifton HeightsHughes H.S., Clifton HeightsOld St. George, Clifton HeightsOld St. George, Clifton HeightsUniversity Christian Church, Clifton HeightsUniversity Christian Church, Clifton Heights

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UCs Current InvestmentUCs Current Investment$75 million$75 million approved by University Board for co-investment, of approved by University Board for co-investment, of which $25 is drawn and another $45 million set or drawn down which $25 is drawn and another $45 million set or drawn down by June 2004by June 2004

$300 million in new construction investment$300 million in new construction investment– 148,000 sq. ft. com./retail/professional office space148,000 sq. ft. com./retail/professional office space– 164 units, market-rate owner occupied164 units, market-rate owner occupied– 269 units, market-rate rental269 units, market-rate rental– 1462 beds, market-rate student housing1462 beds, market-rate student housing

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Streetscape Improvements

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1991Short Vine as a result of Central Utility Plant

1994NBD support was needed

Analysis of NBD problems• Image• Parking• Market• Use

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Recreation Center - Land Cost Building Value

Corryville Community Center Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Public Library Vine & Daniels

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Public Library Vine & Daniels

Central Utility Plant Short Vine & Daniels

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Short Vine Street RedevelopmentShort Vine Street RedevelopmentKinzelman, Kline Gossman / Goody, Clancy & Associates – Planning ConsultantsKinzelman, Kline Gossman / Goody, Clancy & Associates – Planning ConsultantsUrban Design Plan estimated completion date Winter 2004Urban Design Plan estimated completion date Winter 2004

KEY STAKEHOLDERS City of Cincinnati Cincinnati Public Schools Corryville Community Council Corryville Family Resource Ctr. Clear Channel Entertainment Fifth Third Bank Health Alliance Kroger Company SchottCo Corporation, Inc. University Village Association University of Cincinnati

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Corryville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) – OwnerCorryville Community Development Corporation (CCDC) – OwnerGreat Traditions Development Company – Master DeveloperGreat Traditions Development Company – Master DeveloperHumphreys & Partners – Design ArchitectHumphreys & Partners – Design Architect

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Schematic Development Plan not to scale

Project Summary Creation of a “new village” in Corryville, adjacent to UC and the UC Medical Center. Product mix includes “for-sale” and “for-rent” housing accented with a neighborhood retail/professional office component. Target market is the single or couples age 25-59.

Owner-Occupied Units 82 1,200-2,400 s.f. @ $128,000-299,000

Rental Units 204 1,000-1,100 s.f. @ $700-1,500 per month

Retail/ Office 60,000 s.f.

Structured Parking 312

Project Cost $56M

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