Redevelopment of 129-131 W. Elder Street

The City of Cincinnati’s Department of Community and Economic Development is seeking a qualified developer to propose a mixed‑use redevelopment of the vacant upper floors (≈ 3,200 sq ft) at 129‑131 West Elder Street, a historic‑district property in the Over‑the‑Rhine/Brewery District. The City will retain ownership of the ground‑floor commercial “air‑lot” or may lease it to the Corporation for Findlay Market at below‑fair‑market rent; the developer will acquire the upper‑floor portion (or the whole building) and must deliver a concept that includes affordable or mixed‑income residential units, complies with local zoning (CC‑P), historic‑district guidelines, and integrates with city‑wide planning objectives. No direct City funding is provided; the offeror must supply the purchase price and full financing plan, and meet a suite of workforce, SBE, ADA, prevailing‑wage, and other contractual requirements. • Scope: Conceptual design, financing, and acquisition of vacant upper‑floor residential space (optional whole‑building purchase). • Requirements: Zoning compliance, historic‑district Certificate of Appropriateness, mixed‑income/affordable housing focus, detailed financing narrative, SBE/MBE/WBE participation plan, construction‑workforce goals. • Process: Electronic submission via Bonfire by 18 Mar 2022 3 pm ET; pre‑submission site walk‑through 22‑24 Feb 2022 (appointment‑only); Q&A deadline 4 Mar 2022.