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How Cincinnati’s Downtown Office Conversions Sparked an Unexpected, The Remarkable Growth Surge in Its New Urban Core

November 25, 2023

Not long ago, cities across the Midwest were grappling with disinvestment and stagnant downtown growth. Many were labeled “donut hole” cities—urban cores hollowed out as residents and employers migrated to surrounding suburbs. Daytime office activity offered brief signs of life, but by evening and weekends, downtown streets sat mostly empty. But now, Cincinnati’s Downtown Office…

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Midwest Multifamily Performance 2024: Looks Like a New High, This Time Cincinnati Results are Actually Defying Expectations in Q3 2024

October 22, 2023

Midwest Rent Growth Holds Strong in Q3 2024 Midwest Multifamily Performance 2024 continues to outperform national trends. Steady rent growth reaffirms the region’s affordability advantage, balanced population growth, and measured development pipeline. Third-quarter data further solidifies the Midwest’s reputation as a stable, reliable investment region. Cincinnati has particularly stood out, emerging as a leading rental…

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Dayton Aerospace Economy Powers the Region

The New Dayton Job Growth Results in Breaking Records

October 15, 2023

A City Built on Innovation Dayton, Ohio, has a deep legacy of manufacturing and innovation. From the Wright Brothers’ piloted aircraft to the first cash register (NCR), Dayton job growth once thrived on industrial innovation. Yet, as the decline in U.S. manufacturing accelerated through the 1990s, the region lost over 1.1 million manufacturing jobs (a…

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