Senior Capstone Project

There is a deepening affordability crisis in Over-the-Rhine (OTR). This studio project focuses on the persistent erosion of ‘sense of community’ in OTR due to the displacement/replacement of low-income residents. This is amplified by lack of access to social and community resources such as healthcare, transportation, education, household services/goods and recreation. This studio project worked on strategies for [re]building community in OTR, not just providing affordable housing. 
This website outlines six strategic visions based on future scenarios that anticipate short and long-term changes in the socio-economic conditions of this community in OTR. These visions have been created by the Spring 2020 Bachelor of Urban Planning and Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies students, supervised by Prof. Shilpa Mehta from the University of Cincinnati and supported by Stephanie Sweeney. This project was initiated by Cornerstone Renter Equity and included collaborators from OTR Community Housing, Model Group, Preservation of Affordable Housing and the City of Cincinnati.