Community Impact

Report CDC Association of Greater Our CDCs Avondale Bond Hill Camp Washington Clifton Heights College Hill Housing Opportunities Of Northern Kennedy Heights Madisonville Mt. Airy Mt. Auburn Mt. Washington Northside Over-the-Rhine Price Hill Spring Grove Village South Cumminsville Walnut Hills

What is a The CDCA is the premier leader and resource for community development in the Greater Cincinnati thriving region. We leverage our network of experts and fundraising power to mobilize positive growth and neighborhood? neighborhood transformation. The focus of this report is to measure and report on the impactful revitalization work Safe of our CDC members. In developing the following Clean document we looked for statistics that reflected the change in each neighborhood and we also sought out Healthy information specifically from each CDC reporting on their Affordable own project work.

Economically Progressive Clean and Safe CDC Association of Greater Cincinnati

On average, crime has decreased by 7.68% in Category Change 2015-2017 tracked neighborhoods of Cincinnati. Safety statistics were collected from Avondale -5.82% CincyInsights, which collected their data from Camp Washington -2.17% the Cincinnati Police Department’s Records Clifton Heights -0.20% Management System. The specific variable used College Hill -1.58% to track crime in this report is the number of total Cumminsville -34.04% reported crimes made per neighborhood. The East Walnut Hills 9.72% percent change between the number of reports in Bond Hill -16.83% 2015 in comparison to the number of reports Kennedy Heights -19.75% made in 2017 is used to determine increase or Madisonville -25.24% decrease in crime rates. Violent crime was also Mt. Airy -12.34% analyzed and displayed similar results. Since Mt. Auburn -1.34%

2015, most tracked neighborhoods have seen a Mt. Washington -27.55% decrease in total crime, with neighborhoods such Northside -24.23% as South Cumminsville, Northside, and Mt. Over-the-Rhine -10.35%

Washington seeing the greatest decreases. West Price Hill -7.42%

Lower Price Hill -9.91%

East Price Hill 7.36%

Clean Sedamsville 27.08%

Litter complaints and code violations were Spring Grove Village 64.16% tracked for each of the neighborhoods through Walnut Hills -13.78% City of Cincinnati Data. While on average litter Westwood -11.92% complaints actually increased among the neighborhoods, this is a sign that citizens are CDC Change in Crime by putting more effort into ensuring a cleaner Neighborhood area. Based off of City of Cincinnati Police Crimes Reported Data in 2015 and 2017.

1 Health CDC Association of Greater Cincinnati

Walnut Hills Community Garden

Health Variables in Cincinnati The City of Cincinnati Department of Health did a Community Health Assessment in 2017. While they did not produce data that analyzed public health by neighborhood, they did publish the state of Cincinnati and the variables that most impact public health in our region. These variables include poverty levels of the elderly, children, and single parents, ratio of Caucasian to non Caucasian residents, percentage of residents over the age of 25 who are limited in English proficiency, education levels, unemployment levels, and rental housing levels. Using these variables, the Department of Health developed a Community Needs Index (CNI) that identifies area with the most need. The CDCA has been working to counteract many of the variables listed as most impacting public health.

Not only does the CDCA work to decrease poverty levels by boosting the business districts and supporting low income Camp Washington housing, but they also work to increase employment levels. Camp Washington is located in the Many of the CDCs work to increase food accessibility by middle of a food dessert, but works to providing community gardens such as in Camp Washington and counteract this through strategic use to promote public markets such as in Northside and Walnut of community garden space and Hills. cheap distribution of produce. 2 Housing and Business District

Revitalization CDC Association of Greater Cincinnati Permitted Projects Industrial Land 9.1% Change in Permitted Neighborhood Projects between 2015- 2017 Apartments

Avondale 22.4% 6.9%

Bond Hill 8.9%

Camp Washington 1.6% Commercial Clifton Heights 4.5% 6.2% College Hill 13.2%

South Cumminsville 31.6%

Kennedy Heights 15.0% Single Family Madisonville 6.5% 9.4% Mt. Airy -3.3%

Mt. Auburn 47.7%

Mt. Washington 15.3% Multifamily Northside 54.1% 7.7% Over-the-Rhine 30.0% Price Hill 10.3% CDC neighborhoods have seen an overall Spring Grove Village 34.0% increase in property valuation between 2015 and 2017. Percentages were calculated by Walnut Hills 20.4% parcel valuations. Nearly all neighborhoods have seen an increase in permitted projects between 2015 and 2017 according to The Hamilton County Auditor keeps record of the valuation of City of Cincinnati Data property for each appraisal area. The appraisal areas are divided by neighborhood. The boundaries for these areas do not always match Average Property Valuation the neighborhood boundaries, but are a close reflection of them. Valuation is updated every time there is an appeal for reevaluation of a property or each time a permit is approved that may change the 150,000 500,000 400,000 land improvement value, such as construction or demolition of a porch, shed, or addition. Every 6 years, all properties are evaluated, 100,000 with the most recent total evaluation being in 2017. Data from 2015 200,000 and 2017 were analyzed to view the changes. Before analysis could 250,000 begin, the data needed to be reviewed to remove extreme outliers. 50,000 Specifically, public areas and land owned by the City or a government entity were valued far lower than the average plot of 0 0 0 land. These areas could be government buildings, land where 2015 2015 2015 streets are to be expanded onto, parks, or other miscellaneous uses. For this reason, all properties below a valuation of $1000 were 2017 2017 2017 deleted in both 2015 and 2017.

The City of Cincinnati collects data on permitted projects for all land Single Family Commercial Apartments use types. Projects have increased in nearly all of the neighborhoods reflecting greater investment in the housing and Average property valuation of CDC neighborhoods has increased in each of the measured categories between 2015 business districts. and 2017. 3 Avondale Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation

Avondale Comprehensive Development Corporation leads residential and economic development initiatives and works collaboratively to address priorities that promote the well- being of Avondale residents. ACDC provides financial assistance through the Avondale Property Enhancement program for exterior home repairs. The CDC works with Cincinnati Children's and Uptown Consortium to assist Predeveloped homeowners in home 84.14% of Awarded 50+ residents $240,000 new homes for improvement programs, which know their City NOFA ownership by strengthen the housing stock neighbor funding 2020 while also empowers residents. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -5.82%

Code Violations 5.52%

Litter Complaints 6.01%

Property Valuation -0.95% Avondale Town Center Permitted Projects 22.4% The Avondale Town Center is a 75,000 sq Single Family Homes 7.07% Days on the Market ft commercial development in the heart of Avondale. It will provide a grocery store Crime has decreased in Avondale while code violations for families, as well as food options and and litter complaints have increased. These increases general retail and will include a bus stop. could be indicators of higher community involvement and awareness. Permitted projects have increased. 4 Bond Hill And Roselawn Bond Hill - Roselawn Collaborative

The Bond Hill - Roselawn Collaborative was created to assist revitalization efforts in both Bond Hill and Roselawn. The collaborative works to redevelop vacant or blighted properties and to educate residents on the housing market. It also has been working on business district improvement, health and wellness, safety, youth and education, employment, and community. Raised Completed Began $60,000 Bond Hill - Partnership in seed Roselawn with Mercy funding Plan 2016 Health

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -16.83% Code Violations -2.49% Litter Complaints -43.2%

Property Valuation 11.9% Business District Permitted Projects 8.9% Renovation Single Family Homes -42.83% The Bond Hill - Roselawn Collaborative is Days on the Market began renovations on the Reading Road Crime, code violations, and litter complaints have all business district in collaboration with its decreased in Bond Hill, all while property valuation and partners. This construction will transition permitted projects has increased. Average days on the a vacant space into productive use and encourage business in the Bond Hill area. market has decreased. 5 Camp Washington Camp Washington Community Board

Camp Washington is a leader in renovation of vacant and foreclosed homes, successfully completing 10 homes between 2015-2017. In 2017 it moved forward with new commercial, industrial, and cultural projects, as well as expanded community engagement and public health projects. New 2017 projects include: the People’s Liberty Annex, which provides workspace for the innovative work being carried on by the Haile Foundation grant recipients and includes the Committed 2018 Made Finished renovation of the 5,331 sq foot 8 in Camp 10 gallery and office building at 2868 units of tenants Plan Colerain; and the 150,000 square Approved housing foot Rhinegeist distribution facility. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -2.17%

Code Violations 11.11%

Litter Complaints 46.9% Property Valuation 27.09%

Permitted Projects 1.6% The Swing House

Single Family Homes The Swing House is a project on Avon 26.14% Days on the Market Place created by artist Mark de Jong. It Crime has decreased, while reported code violations has brought many visitors into Camp and and litter complaints have increased, implying more has redefined its role as an arts district. community involvement on neighborhood care. The Swing House represents the creative Property valuation and permitted projects have changes that Camp Washington is increased. experiencing. 6 Clifton Heights Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation

Clifton Heights Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) has historically been focused on improving the Calhoun / McMillan corridor. Since its inception in 2001, CHCURC has directly overseen over $150 million in projects with another $60 million in pre-development. These investments have helped to attract an additional $350 million in private development in the Clifton Heights Business Planned $14 million Recruited District. CHCURC is transitioning and hosted in projects 8 to improving residential areas by new 25 completed renovating single family homes events businesses and pursuing infill development opportunities. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017 Crime -.20% Code Violations -14.49%

Litter Complaints -22.4%

Property Valuation - Permitted Projects 4.5% U Square At the Loop Single Family Homes -26.75% The U Square at the Loop is a mixed use Days on the Market complex that provides student housing Crime, code violations, and litter complaints have seen and retail space. It serves as a town a decrease while permitted projects have seen an center for the Clifton Heights area and increase between 2015-2017 in Clifton Heights. provides a public space for gatherings Average days on the market has decreased by more and community events. than a quarter. 7 College Hill College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation with Working in Neighborhoods College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (CHCURC) has been working to acquire and control properties to better the business district, including the Dow Corner Buildings, the Doll House, the Marquet Building, and the Dixon Building. CHCURC has raised $1 million from the community and used it to leverage $15 million in development, anticipating another $75 million in development in the coming years. Working in Neighborhoods provides single Pre- Planned $38 million developed and hosted in project family housing in College Hill, 200 12 dollars completing and selling 16 housing units events. committed renovated homes since mid 1980 and beginning 8 in 2018. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -1.58%

Code Violations -0.85%

Litter Complaints 14.4%

Property Valuation 18.08% Marlowe Court Permitted Projects 13.2% In 2018, Marlowe Court Apartments opened: a low income housing complex Single Family Homes -36.80% for seniors. The project was received so Days on the Market well that over 1000 applications were Crime and code violations have gone down. Litter submitted for the 53 available units. The complaints have increased, which could be a sign that mixed-use architecture adds to the people care more about neighborhood cleanliness. revitalization efforts on Hamilton Avenue Property valuation has increased along with permitted and is the first form based code project projects. Average days on the market has decreased. completed in the City of Cincinnati. 8 Kennedy Heights Kennedy Heights Development Corporation

Kennedy Heights Development Corporation (KHDC) has a focus on economic development, housing enhancement, and business district revitalization. Accompanying these goals is an Aging in the Community initiative that works to provide senior housing and access to community resources. A portion of this includes their novel initiative: Dementia Inclusive Kennedy Heights. They have Began acquired vacant commercial Works with 3 Organized parcels for future economic 9 new and hosted regular development. community 2 volunteers projects events

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017 Crime -19.75% Code Violations 9.89%

Litter Complaints 109% Property Valuation 7.21% Dementia Inclusive Initiative Permitted Projects 15.0% KHDC partners with the Episcopal Single Family Homes Retirement Services and the Alzheimer's -51.84% Days on the Market Association of Greater Cincinnati to train Crime has reduced in Kennedy Heights and more a caregiver support group and to establish people are reporting code violations and litter a resource center on dementia inclusivity. complaints. Property valuation has increased along KHDC has established an Affordable with permitted projects. By 2017, average days on the Senior Housing Committee that works to organize events and engage with market were more than cut in half in Kennedy Heights: 9 the largest decrease in any of the neighborhoods. residents. Madisonville Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation

Madisonville Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (MCURC) works to pursue economic and housing development projects, improve health and wellness outcomes, and expand opportunities for community engagement. They do this by building new single-family homes, recruiting new businesses, programming parks and the business district, and advancing the transformative Pre- Committed Invested mixed-use development project $140,000 developed 10 at Madison & Whetsel. 211 tenants in emergency units 2015-2017 home repairs

Progress 2015-2017 Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -25.24%

Code Violations 22.93%

Litter Complaints 15.5%

Property Valuation 21.08% Permitted Projects 6.5% Madison & Whetsel Single Family Homes Madisonville is working with Ackermann -5.96% Days on the Market Group on a mixed-use project on 2 blocks Madisonville has seen a significant decline in crime in at Madison & Whetsel. It includes 104 recent years, thanks to an engaged community and residential units, 24,000 sq of new office greater occupancy in its business district. Code and retail space, a new brewery, public violations and litter complaints have increased, likely space, exterior renovation of the Madison due to the community’s encouragement of a cleaner, Center, and the expansion of the Braxton more well-kept neighborhood. Cann Wellness Center. 10 Mt. Airy Mt. Airy Community Urban Redevelopment Enterprise

Mt. Airy CURE is dedicated to improving the business district and housing opportunities in the Mt. Airy neighborhood. Founded in 2015, the group has seen many successes in their short time. After completing a business district improvement plan, CURE purchased and built Mt. Airy Commons, a public parking lot and gathering space used for community events. Recently, CURE acquired 12 parcels of property on North Bend and Colerain and is Pre- Acquired Completed working with developers for a 2.3 developed Mt. Airy 10 acres of land mixed-use facility on the site. Commons housing units for Additionally, CURE is working with development 2016 2016-2017 various partners to improve historic preservation.

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -12.34%

Code Violations -3.64% Litter Complaints 33.1% Property Valuation 0.82% Mt. Airy Commons Permitted Projects -3.3% Mt. Airy Commons has been increasing community engagement since its creation Single Family Homes -38.22% by providing a site for community yard Days on the Market sales, pop up grill outs, car washes, and Crime and Code Violations have decreased in the past other activities. CURE also brings in the two years, while property valuation and litter Healthy Harvest Mobile Food Truck that complaints have gone up. Average days on the market brings fresh, quality produce to residents. have decreased. 11 Mt. Auburn Mt. Auburn Community Development Corporation

Mt. Auburn completed a 2018 Auburn Avenue Corridor Plan to increase transportation, safety, and the development of the main business district of Mt. Auburn. The goal of this plan is to increase walkability for residents and encourage small business development. The Mt. Auburn CDC is also working to decrease crime and is doing so by increasing security and by reclaiming vacant buildings that Raised 2017 Mt. Hosted $150,000 Auburn 23 can serve as crime hotspots. 2016-2017 Plan events Approved 2015-2017

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -1.34%

Code Violations -

Litter Complaints 32.9%

Property Valuation 3.54% Health Clinic Permitted Projects 47.7% Mount Auburn CDC raised over $100,000

Single Family Homes and was instrumental in securing -48.45% Days on the Market donations to equip the community health center that serves the students and Crime has decreased in the past two years, while parents at Taft Elementary, as well as, the property valuation, code violations, and litter complaints have gone up. Permitted projects have also entire community of Mt Auburn. had a high rate of increase. Days on the market has been nearly cut in half since 2015. 12 Mt. Washington Mt. Washington Community Development Corporation

The Mt. Washington CDC is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the current and future residents and businesses of Mt. Washington. MWCDC assists the current homeowners and property owners by informing them of the environmentally friendly opportunities to power their property through the unique solar options available in Mt. Washington. MWCDC has recently begun working with property owners and the City of Cincinnati to improve the quality and Number Stat displayed amount of public parking behind the likeAssisted this: Brought Found home Mt. Washington Business District. 23%2 GoVIbrant for a new restaurants They are also working to increase trails to the Health Care in opening community engagement and community Provider awareness of the 120-acre Stanbery Park, located in the heart of Mt. Washington.

Progress 2015-2017 Category Change 2015-2017 Crime -27.55%

Code Violations 31.51%

Litter Complaints 43.5%

Property Valuation 0.23% Permitted Projects 15.3% 150th Celebration Single Family Homes -37.67% In 2017, Mount Washington celebrated the Days on the Market 150 year anniversary of becoming a Crime and Code Violations have decreased in the past village. They held a weekend long event two years, while property valuation, litter complaints, that engaged the community with farmer's and permitted projects have gone up. Days on the markets, food, tours of historic locations, market has decreased by over a third since 2015. and a parade. 13 Northside Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation (NEST) focuses on single-family housing development to affect comprehensive change in Northside, reducing crime rates and providing opportunities for neighborhood jobs for young people and people with disabilities. In the past three years NEST developed a mix of new construction and historic rehab single-family homes in key target areas of Fergus Street and Wittler, completing 6 units and starting 9. NEST built the City’s first Pre- developed Completed Hosted silver leed certified homes, progress 13 $4 million 10 continued on the 15,000 square feet units of housing events Apple Street market, work on a new 2016-2017 development 2015-2017 transit center was started, and a pocket park completed. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017 Crime -24.23% Code Violations -12.78%

Litter Complaints -10.2%

Property Valuation 17.63% Kinda Tiny Houses Permitted Projects 54.1% Since 2016, NEST has been working on a project that builds 1,000 sq ft or less Single Family Homes -28.03% structures that are accessible, efficient, Days on the Market and affordable. They are great for first Crime, code violations, and litter complaints have time home buyers or those looking to age decreased, while property valuation has increased. in place, while also adding housing Northside has seen the highest increase in permitted diversity to the neighborhood. projects of any of the CDC neighborhoods. Average days on the market has decreased. 14 Over-the-Rhine Over-the-Rhine Community Housing

Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) works to prevent the mass displacement of people that accompanies increased land values. They create affordable housing by assisting in the purchase and development of rental housing projects, and they also partner with the service providers in the community to ensure residents have access to health care, education, and other essential services. OTRCH sent 32 kids to Manages Provided $20,542,838 420 housing for in project summer camp and provided units of 1,042 investment at housing for 132 residents in the affordable the end of housing residents in past year alone. 2017 2017

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -10.35%

Code Violations -39.76%

Litter Complaints -15.0%

Property Valuation 96.96% 821 Flats Permitted Projects 29.9% OTRCH is working with glaserworks to

Single Family Homes break ground on a project called 821 -13.39% Days on the Market Flats, that will provide 57 supportive housing units on Ezzard Charles to Over-the-Rhine has seen the greatest overall increase in individuals are experiencing property value of any of the neighborhoods. It has also homelessness and who are mentally ill. seen a significant decrease in code violations, as well as a decrease in crime and litter complaints. Average days on the market decreased. 15 Over-the-Rhine Cornerstone Renter Equity

Cornerstone Renter Equity utilizes affordable housing to improve lives through community engagement, asset building, and individual development support services. In 16 years, families have earned over $230,000 in Renter Equity, using the funding to help purchase a car, pursue an education, start a business, pay medical bills or become first-generation homeowners. Cornerstone Maintains Cornerstone The ultimate goal of the Renter started 98% serves 109 Equity model is for it to assist 50 occupancy of all families and housing units Renter Equity growing in OTR with ending generational 2016-2017 units poverty.

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017 Crime -10.35% Code Violations -39.76%

Litter Complaints -15.0%

Property Valuation 96.96% Abington, Race, Pleasant Permitted Projects 29.9% Cornerstone completed this housing project in February 2018 in collaboration Single Family Homes -13.39% Days on the Market with 3CDC and Model Group. It is a multiuse project consisting of 50 units Over-the-Rhine has seen the greatest overall increase in ranging from studios to 3 bedrooms and a property value of any of the neighborhoods. It has also first floor of commercial space. The units seen a significant decrease in code violations, as well are rented to families and individuals at as a decrease in crime and litter complaints. Average 50-60% AMI. days on the market decreased. 16 Price Hill Price Hill Will

Price Hill Will (PHW) works in each of the 3 Price Hill neighborhoods: Lower Price Hill, East Price Hill, and West Price Hill. In the past 11 years, PHW has rehabbed and sold 73 homes.They have completed 9 single family housing units in the past year and are transitioning 3 vacant commercial spaces to productive use. PHW has developed a homesteading program to increase homeownership and counteract out of town investors, predatory landlords, and demolition. PHW also Started Rehabilitated supports the business districts of Hosted 7 and sold 7 building each area and participates in creative 73 events projects in placemaking. homes 2015-2016 2017

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -1.03%

Code Violations -12.14%

Litter Complaints -1.5%

Property Valuation -0.95% Creative Campus Permitted Projects 10.3% Placemaking in East Price Hill is occuring

Single Family Homes through the utilization of 4 buildings on -9.99% Days on the Market Warsaw Avenue that support creative arts by providing venues for musical Crime went down in West and Lower Price Hill, but increased slightly in East Price Hill. Valuation increased performance as well as showcasing in Lower Price Hill, but showed an overall decrease in artistic talent. A Creative Community the total neighborhood. Permitted projects increased Festival is scheduled to feature all of and average days on the market has decreased. these venues in August 2018. 17 South Cumminsville Working in Neighborhoods

Working in Neighborhoods (WIN) works closely with South Cumminsville Community Council to enrich its community. WIN builds and renovates homes for low to moderate income households, as well as provides education in personal finances, home ownership, and avoiding foreclosure. WIN houses are built to LEED standards of sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor Pre- Hosted Assists with environmental quality. They have developed S. Cumminsville 20 11 created a Local Foods, Local Community community housing units Places Action Plan that attempts events Garden 2016-2017 to create jobs through local food enterprises. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -34.04%

Code Violations -

Litter Complaints 47.6%

Property Valuation 4.69%

Permitted Projects 31.6% Action Team

Single Family Homes Formed in 2013, the S. Cumminsville -15.16% Days on the Market Action Team is a way for the community to have a voice in the neighborhood. They Code violations were not available for this work to develop strategies to promote neighborhood. S. Cumminsville has seen the greatest economic development, access to fresh decrease in Crime in any of the neighborhoods. food and healthy lifestyles, and public Permitted projects have seen an increase. Average safety. days on the market has decreased. 18 Spring Grove Village Village Development Corporation

The Village Development Corporation is a volunteer-run CDC that has addressed residential redevelopment and neighborhood improvement since 1983. They’ve worked hard to preserve historic housing stock, much of which was built by Sam Hannaford, while providing modern updates that appeal to buyers. The VDC focuses on converting vacant housing stock into market rate Completed Partnered Saved homes while preserving the 3 with Taft 2 diversity and character of the Brewing for single houses from village. family Grand demolition houses Opening

Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime 64.14%

Code Violations 3.94%

Litter Complaints -37.1%

Property Valuation 14.83% Re-Orient Permitted Projects 33.9% Orient Avenue was once one of the most

Single Family Homes dilapidated streets in Spring Grove -50.99% Days on the Market Village. Village Development Corporation renovated 3 homes on Orient, and as a Code violations have gone up, while litter complaints result, the whole street saw improvements have dramatically decreased. Property value has increased along with permitted projects. Average days in land value and general upkeep. on the market was cut in half. 19 Walnut Hills Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation

Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation (WHRF) works primarily in Walnut Hills and also assists with revitalization in East Walnut Hills and Evanston. WHRF works to enhance public spaces and social services, as well as preserve historical areas, build public and private partnerships, and create a diverse and lively community. WHRF has helped open 11 community gardens and manages 6 of them. They are also Opened purchasing more land to improve Worked on $66 million 11 and expand the business district over in project 350 community investment including Paramount Square and housing gardens since units 2014 the site. Progress 2015-2017

Category Change 2015-2017

Crime -9.64% "From blight to Code Violations 7.61% beautiful" Litter Complaints 138.3% Five Points Alley Property Valuation 9.91% Permitted Projects 20.4% Memorial Park Single Family Homes WHRF transformed what was once a -34.68% Days on the Market vacant and overgrown parcel into a Crime has decreased in Walnut Hills while code community gathering space that won the violations and litter complaints have increased, which Making Your Place Award in 2016 at the could be an indicator of increased community Neighborhood Summit. Art installations, involvement and awareness. Permitted projects have seating fixtures, new plants, and lights increased along with property valuation. Days on the create a welcoming environment to serve market has decreased by a quarter. as a community center 20 Property valuation does not include information gathered from East Walnut Hills Northern Kentucky Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky

Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky (HONK) works in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties. It focuses on the urban core while providing guidance and tools for families interested in home ownership. They provide education from basic budgeting up to navigating credit. HONK specializes in a lease-to-own program that gives renters the opportunity to set aside part of their rent to assist HONK put in the purchase of the property. Volunteers 101 Helped HONK homes are generally under contributed people in 27 families in 10,000 80% AMI. homes in hours in 2017 2017 Covington

Progress

2015-2017 Completed 7 rehabilatated homes and 1 new Construction 9 families realized homeownership 508 Spring Street 28 households currently in This four bedroom two bath home was a gut rehab done in partnership HONK's affordable with the City of Elsmere. HONK’s lease-to-own homeownership housing and program has been a natural fit with the City’s strategic focus on homeownership programs eliminating blight and preserving homeownership in Elsmere. As is the Because Housing Opportunities of Northern case with most HONK projects, volunteers completed much of the Kentucky works in 3 different Kentucky rehab. counties, statistics were not collected for a particular neighborhood. 21