General Plan AmendmentRecommended approval (Jun 2026) · Council outcome not on recordCentral Business District

The Banks Urban Design Plan Update

Cincinnati

Description

A major amendment to the concept plan and development program statement for Planned Development District No. 43 to align with updated urban design parameters.

Impact summary

Transforms the riverfront into a dense, mixed-use neighborhood with an estimated $800 million in economic impact and increased housing supply.

Applicant

Address: Central Business District

At a glance

Hearings: 2
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 2

Last vote

Recommended approval (Jun 2026) · Council outcome not on record9–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (2)

Jun 10, 2026

Cincinnati City Council — June 10, 2026

A major amendment to the concept plan and development program statement for Planned Development District No. 43 to align with updated urban design parameters.

Jun 9, 2026Recommended approval 9–0

Housing & Growth — June 9, 2026

A major amendment to the concept plan and development program statement for Planned Development District No. 43 to expand boundaries and add nearly 1,800 residential units.

Related issues (1)

The Banks Urban Design Plan and Expansion

An ambitious $800 million project to transform Cincinnati's riverfront into a vibrant, mixed-use community with nearly 1,800 new residential units. Leaders are emphasizing the need for robust city-county funding agreements and affordable, inclusive housing options for everyday workers.

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