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$12 Billion Economic Impact Through Industrial Redevelopment

The proposed redevelopment focused on four key areas in Hamilton County.
Ann Thompson
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WVXU
The proposed redevelopment focused on four key areas in Hamilton County.

Redevelopment of underutilized Hamilton County industrial sites could result in an economic impact of $12 billion. The prepared the report commissioned by the and

The reports suggests redeveloping 2,000 acres of land county-wide could create 32,000 jobs and $2.3 billion in annual payroll.

The report says:

"The redevelopment of Hamilton County, particularly the four focus areas, is expected to improve the economic vitality of the region, as well as increase job competitiveness, enhance the tax base and provide opportunities within Hamilton County."

The report's four focus areas fall along major highways in what were the main manufacturing segments of the county during the post-war manufacturing boom, which peaked in 1969. Those same areas fell into decline in the late 1970s and early 1980s, according to the report.

TechSolve and the Port Authority have been involved in a number of redevelopment projects over the years including this one on Seymour, west of Reading Road.

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With more than 30 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, Ann Thompson brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WKRC, WCKY, WHIO-TV, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. In 2019 and 2011 A-P named her “Best Reporter” for large market radio in Ohio. She has won awards from the Association of Women in Communications and the Alliance for Women in Media. Ann reports regularly on science and technology in Focus on Technology.