Mill Creek Valley
TRANSFORMING THE VALLEY INTO A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE AND ENJOY THE RENEWED CREEK AND NEIGHBORHOODS
“Experience Mill Creek,” led by Yard & Co, HomeBase, and the City of Cincinnati, aims to get the Valley on a path where everyone can thrive. Opportunities for economic empowerment, environmental justice, equitable growth, and education and recreation will guide decision-making. Furthermore, an Executive Committee of neighborhood leaders, technical experts, and key property owners is playing an active role in ensuring project outcomes meet the needs and strengths of the valley neighborhoods.
Specific revitalization strategies are underway for five key areas in the Valley. Community engagement will include a paid ambassador program, pop-up events, and local advisory committee participation. The project will conclude with the construction of temporary, 3- to 5-year installations that support retail and community-building activities. A corresponding operations plan for the management of each will additionally be provided.
Services
Planning | Development | Activation
Timeframe
2024 - Present
Client
City of Cincinnati
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
PROBLEM
How can the decades-long stagnation of investment in the Mill Creek Valley change course?
SOLUTION
Implement a resident-led, collaborative project focused on establishing a bold vision, re-introducing the community to others, and providing detailed opportunities for investment and participation in the process.
ACTION
Build small projects with the potential to quickly influence near-term decisions around real estate development, street designs, public space designs, events & programming, and storytelling & marketing.