Possible changes coming to Westwood Central Business District

Last week, Cincinnati City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee approved the use of $10,000 of Westwood TIF district money to conduct a review of existing conditions and future plans for Westwood Square, which is at the heart of the Westwood Business District at the intersection of Harrison, Epworth and Urweiler avenues.
 
The project would include green spaces and changes to the neighborhood that would encourage economic development and community pride.
 
The square is the result of a three-day urban design workshop held in fall 2012. The workshop focused on the neighborhood’s vision for the redevelopment of the business district and surrounding residential areas.
 
“There is no significant property acquisition required in order to make this a reality if this is something the community chooses to go forward with,” says Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls.
 
Westwood is one of four Cincinnati neighborhoods that volunteered to implement the city’s new form-base codes, which will help develop walkable neighborhoods throughout the city. The codes were adopted on March 7, and will go before City Council in April for final approval.
 
By Caitlin Koenig
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