Changing The Way We Use CDBG Funds

Last month we had the opportunity to share the experience of a little girl named Amaya's experience on our Facebook page. Amaya, according to her mom, had the most fun she'd ever had at Koenig Park in Reading, because the city had recently made ADA modifications using CDBG funding. So now, Amaya could join in on the fun, instead of watching as other children play.

Recently, Deer Park also made some ADA modifications in Chamberlain Park so that children with disabilities can enjoy local parks too.

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Great Parks Workshops

Great Parks is still looking for resident feedback in their Comprehensive Planning process. If you haven't had the opportunity to attend the workshops, they are bringing the workshops to you online. You can p rovide your input here  before the November 26th deadline.

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What Are They Up To?

Hamilton County Department of Planning + Development consists of five divisions: Buildings + Inspections, Community Development, Community Planning, Development Services, and Stormwater + Infrastructure. What have we been up to?

Well in September, Buildings + Inspections issued 389 building permits, added some depth to the division to continue servicing our jurisdictions and customers, and attended the Annual International Code Council in Columbus to do some professional development training. 

Community Development has released 2 RFP's for Community and Economic Development projects and Nonprofit Services via CDBG funds.

Community Planning participated in county-wide initiatives and projects like the Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council and MSD's Community Assistance Program, and worked with local jurisdictions on comprehensive plans.

Development Services investigated 393 potential zoning violations, and inspected and issued 49 final zoning certificates in the month of September.

Stormwater + Infrastructure conducted 169 stormwater inspections, repaired 88 fire hydrants, and installed 6 new fire hydrants for reconstruction projects in Colerain and Green Township in the month of September.

We are actively working to fulfill our mission of making Hamilton County a great place to live, work and play.

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