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The Community Design Center organizes collaborative interdisciplinary community/university partnerships for the research and design of physical improvements which serve the University’s urban area. The Community Design Center is a part of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. The Center provides assistance to community groups, non-profit organizations, and City departments that are representing underserved areas and underfunded projects within the area.

The Center is administered by a registered Architect with assistance from co-op students and graduate assistants from the disciplines of Architecture, Planning, Graphic Design, and Industrial Design. Faculty from these schools are involved as advisors and designers on individual projects.

What’s New

Real Estate Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Symposium

On thursday, January 10 at the Niehoff Studio, Real Estate Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Symposium was held to discuss the economic, investment and planning implications of energy efficiency and sustainability on real estate. Click here for more event pictures. This symposium was jointly organized by the University of Cincinnati College of Business Real Estate Center and the Niehoff Urban Studio of the College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning. Click here for program.

 

 


Tactical Urbanism

The "Tactical Urbanism” project for Covington Kentucky led by Industrial Design Instructor Matt Anthony and hosted by the Niehoff Urban Studio, produced seven urban installations near Pike and Madison Streets which were unveiled at public events during November 2012. These DIY micro-projects aimed to reshape our understanding of urban public space and how we use it. Click here for infomation.

 

 


GOOD Ideas for Cities event held May 16

The Niehoff Urban Studio and Community Design Center in collaboration with the Haile Foundation hosted this national program with GOOD for the first time in Cincinnati.On May 16, 350 people attended the presentation of six innovation projects at Cincinnati's contemporary Arts Center. GOOD videos are now available. Click here for more general information and video links.

 

 


Economic and community impacts of the revitalized Music Hall

The CDC collaborated with the University of Cincinnati Economic Center of the College of Business to analyze the impact of the revitalization and future operations of Cincinnati's Music Hall. CDC studied the changing context of Over-the-Rhine and the position of Music Hall as an influential anchor within it. Click here for more infomation.

 

 


Do It Yourself Urbanism Competition Awards and Reception

The Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati and the Niehoff Urban Studio hosted a competition for DIY Urbanism projects for the Cincinnati area. The Competition Awards and Reception was held on June 1, at the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati (AFC) Gallery, 811 Race St. Click here for more infomation about DIY Competition Awards and Reception. Click here for more infomation about DIY urbanism.

 

 



Other Projects


Recent Press

  • March 12, 2013    River access means money for West Side, NKY Read More

  • November 20, 2012    Madisonville shapes the future with Quality-of-Life Plan Read More

  • August 10, 2012    Bridging Broadway - Niehoff Studio Casino Project Read More

  • July 24, 2012    GOOD ideas: New landscapes for local food deserts Read More

  • July 12, 2012    St. Anthony Village ten years later - A CDC Project matures Read More

  • May 22, 2012    Challenge Accepted: Good Ideas for Cities visits Cincinnati to discuss local urban issues Read More

  • May 22, 2012    Gabriel's Place: Growing vegetables, nourishing souls Read More

  • March 6, 2012    Cincinnati Edition podcast talks with CDC director Frank Russell about the GOOD challenge Listen

  • February 22, 2012    News coverage of recent Core Change event highlights Gabriel’s Place, one of the Design Center’s recent collaborative projects Read More

  • February 21, 2012    Niehoff Studio to host the Cincinnati stop of the GOOD Ideas for Cities tour Read More

  • February 10, 2012    CDC director Frank Russell quoted in this article about revitalization in Walnut Hills Read More

  • February 3, 2012    East Third Dayton, Ohio Urban Design Charrette in the Dayton Daily News Read More

  • February 1, 2012    Director Frank Russell quoted on public library’s role in community life Read More

  • December 7, 2011    Ohio Planner’s News, Making the Most of a Downtown Casino Read More

  • November 21, 2011    Community Design Center-assisted playscape being implemented at UC Arlitt Center Read More

  • November 18, 2011    Discussion of the Community Design Center’s East Third Street Dayton urban design charrette Read More

  • November 13, 2011    Community Design Center quoted in this article about food deserts in Cincinnati Read More

  • October 27, 2011    Planning Process for downtown casino aided by technical service from the UC Community Design Center Read More

  • July 12, 2011    Urban farm proposal in Madisonville, for which the CDC has provided assistance, seeks support from Madisonville Community Council Read More

  • May 3, 2011    Bridging Broadway presents the Broadway Commons District Study Read More

  • April 26, 2011    ARTeries-Cincinnati presentation on art-based corridor strategies on 12th Street in OTR Read More

  • March 22, 2011    CDC director Frank Russell quoted as source on redevelopment in Uptown Read More

  • March 8, 2011    CDC director Frank Russell quoted as source on Cincinnati regional food issues Read More

  • February 22, 2011    Reimagining the Urban Grocery Read More

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    Community Design Center
    University of Cincinnati
    PO Box 210016
    Cincinnati, OH 45221-0016
    tel. 513.556.3282
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    email. frank.russell@uc.edu     		Off Campus Location

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    2728 (Short) Vine Street
    Corryville
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

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