CMHA Planning the Future

Logan Commons Rendering and Construction site

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CMHA Planning the Future

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is a mission based organization. We are currently defining our vision for the future and identifying the agency’s goals and objectives. That is taking place through strategic planning which typically represents mid- to long-term goals with a life span of three to five years. CMHA has reached out to all key stakeholder groups including staff to gather feedback on what the agency is doing right, what needs improvement and ideas on what should be focused on in the future. We are a housing authority and providing affordable housing options is the main objective but how we expand opportunities for families, businesses and the community at large are key to the Strategic Plan. Thank you to everyone who has responded to our requests throughout the strategic planning process. I look forward to sharing what’s next with you.

A new development and a bold transformation are currently underway. Logan Commons will be a centrally located building with affordable housing for seniors who want to age in place in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. It will include 42 one and two-bedroom apartments as well as a library, a fitness & exercise area and an outdoor space for resident gatherings. Construction is expected to last 14 months and total project funding is more than $14 million. Riverview San Marco is the latest development to convert through RAD, the Rental Assistance Demonstration. Renovation has started on the 131 apartments in the East Walnut Hills community. Residents and staff got a preview of the changes that have been completed on the 9^th floor at Riverview. This bold transformation is estimated to cost over $38 million.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority will continue to secure partnerships that will allow us to preserve and develop quality housing options for families and neighborhoods of Hamilton County. This important work cannot be done without those partnerships including businesses that offer a wide variety of services. CMHA will continue to commit to boosting economic opportunities for Small, Minority and Section 3 businesses and their employees. The agency holds quarterly How to Do Business with CMHA events to offer businesses the occasion to register as a vendor, learn what solicitations are currently open, learn how to submit proposals, and network with our partners that support businesses of all types. The next event is March 22, 2024 and registration is open. Current opportunities are available on our website, click here for details and registration.

Kind regards,

Gregory D. Johnson, MS, EDEP, PHM

Chief Executive Officer

Inspection Changes

New inspections standards are being implemented by HUD. National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) is the new inspections model for PHAs and it prioritizes health, safety, and functional defects over appearance. HUD is emphasizing life-safety issues, with expanded deficiencies now classified as life and safety issues while implementing inspections that put a greater emphasis on the interior of buildings. This new standard is for all HUD housing programs, Asset Management, Multi-Family and Housing Choice Voucher. Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority recently held a training session for partners with the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Property owners and managers learned about some of the changes that will take place when NSPIRE-V is implemented at CMHA. Check the agency calendar for upcoming sessions.

An Inside Look: East Walnut Hills Renovations

Gone are the concrete floors and dated interiors. Riverview/San Marco is the latest RAD conversion underway. The two buildings are both located in East Walnut Hills within a couple of miles from one another. The 131 units are being converted as one development. Units at Riverview are currently in different phases of construction. Renovation work began on the top floors and some of the apartments have been fully renovated. The construction team is maintaining a rigorous schedule to keep in step with the estimated construction end date of December 2024.

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