Redevelopment of the Town Center Site

The City of Cincinnati is soliciting proposals to acquire, activate, and redevelop the 147,000‑sq‑ft “Town Center” site located at 1251 Central Avenue in the West End. The project seeks a mixed‑use, market‑driven development that preserves existing parking capacity, integrates with surrounding streetscapes, aligns with Plan Cincinnati, and minimizes direct city funding, relying on private financing, tax‑increment financing, and land transfer. Offerors must present a financing plan, vision, and experience, and meet substantial small‑business participation and construction‑workforce diversity goals. • Acquire the City‑owned parcel and deliver a mixed‑use urban redevelopment (commercial, residential, institutional). • Preserve or replace ~750 parking spaces, including a licensed garage agreement and game‑day parking provisions. • Provide a comprehensive financing plan (no direct city cash; leverage TIF, CRA, etc.) and meet SBE/MBE participation targets (30% construction, 15% supplies/services). • Comply with extensive “Additional Requirements” (ADA, EV charging, prevailing‑wage, workforce diversity, insurance, debarment, reporting).