Past Projects
KeyMark
The KeyMark Project, a collaborative effort between College Hill CURC and its development partner, 8K, was initiated to revitalize the Hamilton Avenue Business District in College Hill, Cincinnati. The project, focused on eliminating blight, providing affordable housing, activating the business district, and preserving its historical heritage, was fully completed in December 2023.
Patrick’s Park
Built in 2020 to be a community gathering space and to add much-needed greenery to our business district. Since then, College Hill CURC has programmed the park by hosting year-round community events.
College Hill Murals
Since 2021 we have added two murals to the business district.
Hollywood Apartment Renovations
Since its acquisition in October 2021, College Hill CURC has raised over $600,000 and invested it back into the Hollywood Apartments without raising the rent or causing displacement.
KeyMark – Furniture Store
The first phase of KeyMark development was completed with the renovation of the former vacant furniture store. The building is now home to Sleepy Bee College Hill.
KeyMark – East Lot
The redevelopment completely transformed the East Lot as part of the KeyMark project and created nearly 70 free public parking spaces, as well as, adding greenery and lighting.
KeyMark – Knight Building
The second phase of KeyMark development was completed with the renovation of the Knight Building. Which is now home to Big Chill and Manga Manga.
The Dow’s Corner Renovations
The historic Dow’s Corner building was renovated in 2019-2022, bringing a total of 4 residential units on the second floor and 1 commercial space on the first floor.
Doll House Renovations
After years of a mid-business district that was full of dilapidated, vacant buildings, with largely undesirable businesses, this project was designed to reinvent the area and reintroduce small businesses. The project was completed in 2019 and added two residential units and the commercial space is now home to Tortilleria Garcia.
College Hill Gateways
The two large gateways located at the southern and northern ends of the Business District were completed in 2010 & 2012 respectively.
Marlowe Court
Completed in 2019, Marlowe Court includes 53 units of affordable senior housing and three commercial spaces.
West Lot
Completed in 2014, the development of West Lot added 60 free parking spaces to the business district.