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Developers outline downtown loop plan to Sharonville City Council, urge public feedback
Summary
Developers presented a concept for Sharonville’s downtown loop that they say would include about 225 residential units and roughly 20,000 square feet of retail and urged residents to complete an online survey closing Dec. 14.
Sharonville Mayor Jeff Hartman and representatives from Elevar and Marrison Company presented a conceptual plan for a downtown “loop” redevelopment on Nov. 18, highlighting goals to preserve the city’s historic character while adding housing, retail and public programming.
The developers said the project grew from conversations that began in March 2024 and that community input gathered at an open house and on display boards helped shape early ideas. “We’re seeking to reach, approximately 225 units, approximately 20,000 square feet retail,” a developer said, describing the target residential density and retail footprint the team believes will support new shops and restaurants.
Hartman emphasized local fit as a priority: he thanked the developers for tailoring designs to Sharonville’s existing brick buildings and neighborhood character and said he hopes parts of the project will be occupied and under construction by 2028. He also noted the city recently celebrated the grand opening of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s new gene and cell therapy center, which he said will bring “100 new jobs coming to the city of Sharonville eventually once they get completely built out.”
Developers said public art, events and programming are important to supporting retail. One presenter described the results of public engagement boards that used colored “dots” to register preferences and said the most positive responses were for elements that connected to the city’s history and legacy businesses. The team described careful material and tenant selection to avoid designs that would feel out of place.
City staff reminded the public that project boards and a survey are posted on the city website and Facebook page and invited residents to submit feedback; Councilmember Sharpshire noted the survey closes Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Mayor Hartman also said there will be additional opportunities for the public to address council about the plans.
The presentation did not include a final development agreement; the council later introduced an ordinance listing a development agreement for downtown property (first reading) and will consider formal approvals in subsequent meetings. For now, the city is gathering public input and refining design and program elements before proceeding.
