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Council backs support motion for Bernard Square mixed‑income development in Avondale
Summary
Council approved a motion asking the administration to work with the developer and administration to close a capital gap for an approximately $87 million mixed‑income development on Bernard Avenue (Bernard Square), which would include about 300 residential units and retail/incubator space.
Cincinnati City Council on Feb. 27 voted to support a motion asking the administration to work with developers to close an unexpected capital gap for the Bernard Square project in Avondale. The motion, introduced by the vice mayor and presented in chamber discussion as a step to keep an approximately $87 million mixed‑income project (about 300 residential units plus retail and incubator space) on track, asks the administration to collaborate with Steiner & Associates and a local minority development partner, Civitas, to find remaining resources.
Why it matters: The motion signals council support for a substantial mixed‑income development intended to spur neighborhood reinvestment and create retail and job space. Council framed the action as a commitment to partner with the administration to preserve project momentum while the administration continues negotiations to close the capital stack.
Outcome: Council adopted the motion by roll call vote with support from members in chamber; the item will remain in budget and finance oversight for follow‑up.
Ending: The motion requests further work with the administration; it does not itself appropriate funds or change zoning.
