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Looking for a new home for a business? The heart of the Fountain District is undergoing a major transformation, and now is the time to be part of it. 101 W. 5th Street is being reimagined into a dynamic mixed-use destination with office, retail, and restaurant space. The revitalized property will feature a modern glass façade, new roof, upgraded systems, and enhanced streetscapes with expanded sidewalks, outdoor dining, and fresh landscaping. The building will house Paycor Headquarters on the second floor, with Salazar and Flight Club Darts USA on the first floor. It sits directly across from Mita's and Vintage on Race, and steps away from hotels, the reimagined Convention Center, and the upcoming Elm Street Plaza—placing future tenants at one of downtown Cincinnati's most connected corners. Up to 19,000 SF on the first floor is now available for businesses ready to thrive in this premier location. Don’t miss this opportunity—email leasing@3cdc.org to learn more.

✨ Sponsor Highlight ✨ As we celebrate 60 years of impact, we thank our Visionary Sponsors for their generous support: The Model Group, John and Nancy Silverman, The Jackie and Roy Sweeney Fund of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, and 3CDC. With their partnership, Talbert House continues to grow and provide life-changing services—like the new Hamilton County Crisis Center, projected to serve 1,600 clients annually. 📅 Join us for the 60th Anniversary Celebration on September 18, 2025 at The Palomar! https://lnkd.in/gRm37UJM #TalbertHouse60 #CommunityImpact

Have you heard the news? Downtown Cincinnati’s Ice Rink is entering a new era at Elm Street Plaza! ⛸️ Yep–you read that right! Downtown Cincy's winter festivities are expanding this year, and one of the most notable changes is the relocation of the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank. The beloved winter tradition is moving from Fountain Square to the new Elm Street Plaza, located adjacent to the Convention Center. What do you need to know about the Rink? ⛸️ Rink will open in mid-November ⛸️ The move will offer much more skating space for patrons ⛸️ The space will feature an upgraded Western Governors University warming tent ⛸️ PLUS some cozy igloos, pergolas, and fire pits for guests to enjoy ⛸️ The rink and surrounding areas will be available for rentals (like birthday parties, corporate events, or just a family visit to the ice rink!) ⛸️ More details on daily events, pricing, and other enhancements are coming soon! ❄️ Meanwhile, the beloved Fountain Square will continue to be a hub of winter fun! This year, the space will welcome a NEW oversized tent called Winterhaus from mid-November through the end of February. What’s staying at the Square? 🎄The Duke Energy Corporation Holiday Tree 🎄 Duke Energy’s Light Up the Square 🎄 YMCA of Greater Cincinnati’s Downtown Dazzle 🎄 Enhanced holiday decor & lighting 🎄 Ability to rent space for your events (like holiday parties & happy hours!) 🎄 Daily programming, including ticketed & free events To connect these festive locations, Fifth Street from Elm to Vine Streets will be beautifully decorated and lit up, creating a magical winter corridor between Elm Street Plaza and Fountain Square. To read the full press release about Winter festivities in the Fountain District coming this year, head to the link here: https://lnkd.in/gUQGeQmr For more information on the Winter festivities at Fountain Square and Elm Street Plaza, visit ElmStreetPlazaCincy.com and MyFountainSquare.com Special thank you to all of the sponsors who are helping us keep Downtown Cincinnati festive this year! UC Health, Fifth Third Bank, Western Governors University, Duke Energy Corporation, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, Shipley Energy, Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Procter & Gamble altafiber, and Decal Impressions

Interested in learning more about our team? Keep reading for the August Employee Spotlight! ⭐ Meet Liz Ford Title: Social media + Marketing coordinator How long have you been with 3CDC? 1.5 years What brought you here? I was living and working in Kentucky and stumbled upon this role via LinkedIn. At the time, I was working with a woman who had previously worked at 3CDC and she had nothing but amazing things to say about it and she spoke SO highly of the ambassadors. I hadn't spent much time downtown, so hearing that there were so many thoughtful accommodations for the community members and visitors, I was immediately impressed. After doing some research on the website, I noticed how much fun the civic spaces provided and that's what I was after - community and a little fun in my job. What keeps you here? I love my team. Everyone here has always been warm and welcoming, and they make coming to work fun. And, I genuinely love what we do. I love that all of our events are free, inclusive, and thoughtful. I also really enjoy photography, so the fact that I get to use my camera everyday makes me really happy. The only thing I knew I wanted to be after high school was to be a photographer so getting to live out that dream daily keeps me inspired. Hobbies: Photography, quilting + embroidering, and sewing. I also enjoy doing yard work and painting. First job? I was the 'Summer Page' at my local library. I helped to plan events for summer camp! What is your inspiration? All the people we get to meet! From business owners, to local residents, and more. I also love watching people enjoy themselves at our events. Three words to describe yourself: Creative, organized, light-hearted Favorite shops in OTR: Corporation for Findlay Market, the porch at Washington Park, or a date night at Losanti Fun Fact: Liz has loved photography since she was a little girl. She originally came to 3CDC to focus on social media and marketing, but quickly took on the task of capturing memories during events and has made such a difference for our digital content. If you ever see her out with her camera (or doing a cartwheel) be sure to say hi and give her a smile!

A $1 million philanthropic pledge is the latest tailwind for the new Findlay Community Center project, a development stimulating revitalization efforts in the North Over-the-Rhine (OTR) neighborhood. The generous gift helps ensure that the critical community asset will be completed on time, delivering needed resources to the neighborhood beginning in fall 2026. The Findlay Community Center project, which broke ground in May, is a $46 million investment in North OTR that will transform Findlay Playground, a formerly underutilized park, into a 60,000 square foot (SF) state-of-the-art recreation facility and 8,400 SF childcare center. Its construction is a catalytic step in a $100M effort to uplift the OTR neighborhood north of Liberty Street. A careful selection process is underway to name third-party operators for both the community center and childcare center. These specialized organizations will share in the commitment of the City of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Recreation Commission (CRC) and Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) to ensure that the new facility, along with its amenities and programs, is accessible to the entire community regardless of socioeconomic status. The future membership plan will be modeled after Ziegler Park's Everybody In program, offering affordable membership and admission via a sliding scale based on income level, as well as diverse programming. “We’re incredibly grateful to all of the philanthropic leaders who have stepped up to support the Findlay Community Center project,” Steve Leeper, President and CEO of 3CDC, said. “Their generosity is helping us create a space that will serve the community for generations.” To read the full press release, click the link: https://lnkd.in/gYErk7TW

Mark your calendars and join us at NOON later this week for our August ‘Third' Thursday’ meeting at 12PM! 📝 Stop by the 3CDC office and learn about our upcoming projects. Project managers will be present to discuss the scope of the project and upcoming bid opportunities. Can’t make it? No worries! Located at 1203 Walnut Street on the building’s 4th Floor, 3CDC hosts an open house on the third Thursday of each month where minority and women-owned businesses are invited to stop by and enjoy a light mixer. Bring business cards, flyers, or other information about your business to share, and we’ll connect you with Project Managers to build relationships and discuss bid opportunities for 3CDC projects.

It’s a new week, which means new chances to get out and enjoy downtown! Soak up the last days of summer with a glistening lineup of events across our civic spaces: 🏈 Fountain Sqaure Kick off today’s Cincinnati Bengals tailgate at 4PM! Enjoy drink specials, football trivia, and drink specials while Dj Mr. Brooks keeps the energy high. Stick around to watch the Bengals take on the Washington Commanders LIVE on the Fifth Third LED Board with full audio. Free and open to all fans! Special thank you to our sponsors, Huseman Group, Cincinnati Metro, Thompson Hine LLP, CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, KMK Law, and Fifth Third Bank! 🍴 Court Street Plaza Flavor of Court Street presented by CVG Airport - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is new and tasty! Snag tickets to try some sample bites from spots like Pata Roja Tacos, Sudova on Court, and Lalo and more! Plus—don’t miss Touch a Truck presented by Duke Energy Corporation Saturday (8/23), a family-friendly event where kids can climb, explore, and tour big trucks and vehicles. Thank you to our sponsors, Duke Energy Corporation and Kroger! 🎨 Washington Park From creativity to movement, there’s something for everyone this week! Bring the kids to Pop-Up Play with Cincinnati Art Museum on Wednesday (11AM–1PM), then flow into the evening at Pilates with Body Alive (5–6PM) followed by Qigong Yoga with OTR's YMCA (6–7PM). BIG thank you to First Financial Bank for sponsoring all Summer events at Washington Park!

We’re proud to celebrate our Property Maintenance Technician, Rolandis Williams, whose determination, hard work, and commitment to change have transformed his life. Through the support of Central Clinic Behavioral Health Center's job-readiness program, Rolandis turned challenges into opportunities—becoming a devoted father, a valued team member, and an inspiration to others. "I realized that the trouble, the drugs, that kind of stuff, it wasn't really me, it wasn't really my character," said Williams. At 3CDC, we believe in fair-chance hiring and are committed to providing second and third-chance opportunities for individuals who have been incarcerated, are in recovery, or have faced barriers to stable employment. We partner with several job readiness programs to help build pathways toward success. 📲 Read more about Rolandis’s journey by reading the full article by @local12wkrc in our bio and know that we are always accepting applications from those ready to take their next step, simply visit the careers section on our website!

The reimagined convention center continues to take shape—both inside and out! With construction officially one year underway, crews have wrapped the up installation of a new curtain wall along both Fifth and Elm streets, and the CINCINNATI sign is starting to make its mark! Read on for this month’s convention center update! The upgraded sign will feature individual LED-illuminated letters, providing operators with complete creative control over the content shown. Unlike traditional signage, this dynamic system allows full customization of each letter—including color changes, gradients, and rich hues—enabling the display of visually striking and brand-specific designs. On game days, for instance, operators can incorporate signature visuals such as Cincinnati Bengals stripes, or Cincinnati Reds colors or FC Cincinnati logos directly within the letters themselves. The current sign utilizes weatherproof color-changing LED fixtures – manufactured in Canada – to illuminate the panels spelling Cincinnati. When fixtures malfunction, physical access is required for troubleshooting and repair, and a single failed fixture may prevent other good fixtures from lighting up. The process for accessing fixtures for repair requires a street lane closure and 120-foot Articulating lift. If a fixture needs to be replaced and one is not on hand, it generally requires 6-12 weeks to obtain a new one. This created an expensive, burdensome, and time-consuming process to repair fixtures when necessary. The upgraded sign will eliminate these challenges, while also enhancing the user experience of the sign through its customization options. We’ve heard the good-natured remarks about the building’s “yellow phase” (that’s just the waterproofing layer you’ve been seeing), but rest assured—the final glass exterior is coming together. While this marks our final exterior-focused update for a couple months, attention will now turn to the building’s interior and the future Elm Street Plaza. Want to stay in the loop? Subscribe to biweekly updates at the link https://lnkd.in/grKh28QA and follow along as the Convention District takes shape! 🏗️✨

You may live or work downtown, but did you know Ambassador services are available to everyone Downtown? Slide through to meet the people who help keep Downtown Cincinnati clean, safe, and welcoming every day. 👋Friendly Guides – From directions to restaurant recommendations, Ambassadors are here to help you navigate downtown. 🧹Keeping it Clean – Sweeping sidewalks, removing graffiti, and maintaining public spaces. 🚓Extra Eyes and Ears – Partnering with @cincinnatipolice to support a safe environment. 🤝Helping Our Neighbors – Connecting those in need with local services through the @generocity513 program. 🚶 Safety Escorts – Walking you to your destination, day or night. Call 513-623-3429 at least ten minutes in advance. Ambassadors are out every day, 7AM to 10PM, working to ensure downtown is a safe and clean place for everyone to enjoy. If you need assistance or need to submit a request, please text or call the Ambassador hotline: 513-623-3429