Loveland, OH
A PHASED APPROACH TO ENHANCING THE TOWN CENTER
The City of Loveland, Ohio, has become a popular trail and river town in the Cincinnati region. As the number of visitors and residents grows for these amenities, Loveland sees the need to rethink its approach to growth so that the growth is happening with the community and not to it. Yard & Company was engaged to lead a strategic development planning process for the city’s downtown that would smartly address traffic and parking while creating a vision for high-impact development sites. The planning process engaged stakeholders and had nearly a thousand interactions with residents, developers, business owners and City officials. The Plan includes a 3, 5 and 10 year strategy with particular emphasis in the first 3 years through a detailed 36-month work plan.
Services
Planning | Development | Operation
Timeframe
2018 - 2019
Client
City of Loveland
Location
Loveland, Ohio
PROBLEM
How can the City of Loveland, Ohio, enhance its downtown area while preserving its historical character and strong sense of community?
SOLUTION
Create a Downtown Strategic Development Plan to provide a phased approach with initiatives focused on placemaking, infrastructure improvements, and the establishment of a dedicated Downtown Loveland, Inc. to manage and promote the area.
ACTION
Guide the city’s investments and shape its development over the next decade, with a focus on enhancing Loveland’s appeal as an authentic and thriving town center.
