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Friday, September 23, 2011
(Please board designated VANS at 5th & Race Streets on Macy's side)
MT1. CiTiRama: Making the Case for Successful Partnerships. SESSION CLOSED
8:45am -11am (8:45am departure)
Visit two CitiRama project sites for new housing that showcases the urban lifestyle. The success of CitiRama has made this process a national model for development.
(Dan Dressman, Rex Gordon & Mike Hoffmaster, Tour Guides) |
MT2. The Greenest Zoo in America SESSION CLOSED
8:45am -11am (8:45am departure)
As the leading conservation based organization in the city, the Cincinnati Zoo has taken the "go green " approach to reduce the effects of its carbon footprint and its impact on the environment by embracing advanced energy solutions. With the knowledge learned through education, you too can have a positive, lasting effect on pollution. (Mark Fisher, Tour Guide) |
MT3. Setting the Vision: Community: Buy-in Through Public Art SESSION CLOSED
11:30am - 12:45pm (11:30am departure)
This interactive workshop provides you with the tools needed to develop a best practice process for creating a public art project with maximum resident participation in Covington Kentucky. (Sarah Thompson Allan, Jean St. John, Tour Guides) |
MT4. Future Blooms - Vacant Property Enhancement Tour SESSION CLOSED
11:30am - 12:45pm (11:30am departure)
Take a stroll through historic Over-the-Rhine and see how this program has enhanced countless historic buildings and vacant lots through volunteerism with measurable results. (Catherine Richards, Tour Guide) |
MT5. A Look into Solving Chronic Homelessness SESSION CLOSED
3:00pm - 4:15pm (3:00pm departure)
Tour the Jimmy Heath House and hear about the partnerships, successes and outcomes that move people off the streets and into housing and supportive services. This project will bring back to life 5 vacant buildings that otherwise would go undeveloped. Its location next to the Elm St. Clinic and on the periphery of the residential area of the community makes it ideal. Community stakeholders including the Cincinnati Police Department: District One, Over-the-Rhine Community Council, developers, and 3CDC each support this project because of the positive impact it will have on the community. (Mary Burke Rivers, Tour Guide) |
MT6. Historic Treasures Yield New Life SESSION CLOSED
3:00pm - 5:00pm (3:00pm departure)
Visit several historical, urban properties recently restored to significant economic purpose. See how the historic Vernon Manor Hotel (built in 1924 and closed in 2009) was retooled and converted into a $38 million office complex for its newest occupant: Cincinnati Children's Hospital all while building economic wealth and vitality for two Cincinnati neighborhoods and a group of minority investors. Hear how the partnership between the City of Cincinnati, Al Neyer, Inc. and co-owner (51%) Real Estate Enterprises for African American Leaders, LLC investors will impact 670 administration employees moving into The Offices at Vernon Manor in Cincinnati's Avondale Community. (Gail Paul, Tour Guide) |
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