Moerlein mansion gets facelift

In late July, we celebrated the finished redevelopment of one of Cincinnati’s most iconic properties, the Moerlein Mansion in Mt. Auburn. A Sunday afternoon open house thanked stakeholders for their contributions to the project and welcomed its new residents, who moved into their new apartments on August 1. Before redevelopment efforts began, The Port partnered with the Cincinnati Preservation Association to save this renowned property. Learn more about the stabilization and remediation of the Moerlein Mansion and the history of the famous beer-brewing baron in our latest Port Short.

AI at The Port: Balancing innovation and community

At The Port, we’re investigating the potential that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has to enhance communications, marketing, and development efforts. AI offers exciting opportunities, such as automating tasks and providing insights for better decision-making and community engagement.

Our research shows that AI can streamline mundane tasks like data entry and social media scheduling, creating more time for strategic initiatives. It optimizes marketing campaigns and can forecast real estate trends. AI also allows us to gauge public sentiment and communicate more effectively with designated audiences.

Challenges include the risk of reinforcing built-in biases and reducing personal interaction. The Port is committed to ethical AI development and use, ensuring diverse perspectives are included to meet community needs.

As we ultimately integrate AI into our day-to-day lives, our mission remains to make real estate work for everyone. By balancing innovation with our core values, we aim to ensure AI serves the diverse needs of Greater Cincinnati.

Peebles Apartments & Paramount Launch | Walnut Hills 

In early-August, Model Group and the Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation held a ribbon cutting for the Paramount Launch and Peebles Apartments. This development brings 98 new apartments to Walnut Hills, including income-restricted affordable units and new commercial space. The Port is proud to have supported this project though its Public Finance and Landbanking tools. 

Union on Taft | Mt. Auburn 

Also in August, we joined Uptown Rental Properties, HGC Construction, and RDA Group Architects to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Union on Taft. This 103-unit redevelopment of a former office building will provide much needed student housing just blocks from the University of Cincinnati campus. The Port was proud to play a role, supporting this development through our Public Finance practice.