Welcome to ADC News
Russell Hairston, Executive Director
You’re probably familiar with the Avondale name. But you may not be familiar with the amazing, positive changes underway in our neighborhood. Telling you about those changes – and illustrating ways you can play a part – is the sole purpose of this e-newsletter.
Avondale sits less than one mile north of downtown in the Uptown area and is bordered by North Avondale, Evanston, Walnut Hills, Corryville and Clifton. One of Cincinnati’s 52 neighborhoods, Avondale is home to nearly 12,500 residents and is the largest African American neighborhood in the City. Both Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden are located in Avondale, as are all manner of shops and restaurants.
Avondale is also home to the Uptown Innovation Corridor, a 65 acre innovation and technology hub.
More than 1.1 million square feet of new space totaling more than $1 billion of investment has been completed or is currently underway in the Corridor. When fully implemented, the Corridor master plan anticipates $2.5 billion of project investment, more than 2.5 million square feet of mixed-use development and 7,500 jobs. It will also bring new residents to Avondale and new economic opportunities to current Avondale residents and businesses.
The emergence of the Corridor, the presence of outstanding anchor institutions, a convenient location and an engaged resident base combine to make Avondale Cincinnati’s hottest neighborhood.
Our job at the ADC is leverage these assets to improve the quality of life for our residents. We focus on housing, jobs and economic development, as well as organizing, engaging and advocating for our residents. We work collaboratively with Cincinnati Children’s, Uptown Consortium, Inc., Avondale Community Council, Cincinnati Public Schools, UC Health, Cincinnati Zoo and the City of Cincinnati – and, of course, our residents – in pursuit of our mission, and invite you to join the team.
Thank you for taking time to read our e-newsletter. We look forward to talking to you – and working with you – in the days and months ahead.