Affordable Housing: When the Math Doesn’t Work

Name: Affordable Housing: When the Math Doesn’t Work
Start: 2024-10-02T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Radio Artifact

Schedule

Wed Oct 02 2024 at 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Radio Artifact | Cincinnati, OH

In the wake of rapid urbanization and increasing housing challenges, hear from an expert on affordable housing right here in Cincinnati. Planning and urban development requires evidence-based, critical thinking, and an understanding of economics to craft sustainable solutions. We’ll learn about the challenges, solutions, and current projects, including one in Northside.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Mary Burke Rivers is the Executive Director of Over-the-Rhine Community Housing. She has served in that position for over 30 years. Over-the-Rhine Community Housing (OTRCH) develops and manages resident centered affordable housing primarily in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati and has expanded their work to other neighborhoods. OTR Community Housing has developed over 700 units of housing and manages over 600 units with additional units in development in Lower Price Hill, the Central Business District, and Northside.
Mary serves on the boards of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, The Finance Fund, and Affordable Housing Advocates.
PARKING INFORMATION
Free street parking is available.
FOOD OPTIONS
You may bring food with you. Construction on the permanent kitchen for Parts and Labor has been delayed.
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