ULI Cincinnati Lunch & Learn: Unlocking Infill Housing with Housing Ohio: Tools for Development

When

2025-07-23
2025-07-23T11:30:00 - 2025-07-23T13:00:00
America/New_York

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    Where

    Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber 3 E 4Th St Cincinnati, OH 45202-3728 UNITED STATES

    Pricing

    Pricing Members Non-Members
    All Types $15.00 $25.00

    For those AIA Cincinnati and APA Cincinnati members who are not ULI members, reach out to your local organizations for a promo code to provide you with member rates for registration.

     

    Cancellations after July 18 will not be eligible for a refund but the registration may be transferred.

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    Join ULI Cincinnati, APA Cincinnati and AIA Cincinnati for a special Lunch & Learn event on July 23 highlighting the newly released guidebook, Housing Ohio: Tools for Development, a collaborative publication by Ohio REALTORS™ and the Greater Ohio Policy Center. This practical and forward-thinking resource introduces three voluntary tools that local governments, developers, land banks, and homeowners can use to promote infill housing and overcome common development barriers across Ohio. From ready-to-use building designs to policy strategies that streamline permitting, Housing Ohio is designed to support a wide range of developer types—including small- to mid-size builders and community-based developers.  This is a timely opportunity to explore how infill housing can help address Ohio’s housing needs—while creating more vibrant, equitable neighborhoods.

    Note this event will sell out so register early.

    Key Takeaways

    • Overview of the Housing Ohio: Tools for Development guidebook and its development tools
    • Examples of building designs that fast-track permitting
    • Applications for real-world development across Ohio


    Learning Objectives

    HSW Justification
    The nation’s housing crisis has forced many to live in places with substandard conditions. Even those who can afford to purchase their own home are often limited to houses which are deficient or unsafe. State, county, municipal, and township leaders are grasping for solutions to provide safe, affordable housing for various income levels. The recently released Housing Ohio: Tools for Development guidebook offers solutions to this crisis.

    Learning Objective 1
    By the end of the session participants will be able to describe how pre-approved building plans can provide tools for municipalities that private developers can use to provide new, healthy housing which is affordable to middle income residents.

    Learning Objective 2
    By the end of the session participants will be able to plan new housing developments which are compliant with buildings codes and provide safe homes for residents.

    Learning Objective 3
    By the end of the session participants will be able to outline various aspects of zoning reform, housing production, and finance models which benefit the welfare of residents of a community through the production of new housing units.

    Learning Objective 4
    By the end of the session participants will be able to assess how underutilized and vacant land can be repurposed with zoning and the creation of infill housing, enabling more equitable access for communities.

    Continuing Education

    Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to 1.5 hours of AICP CM Credit.
    Participants will have the opportunity to earn up to 1.0 hour of AIA LU HSW Credit.

    AGENDA

    11:30 AM – Program and Lunch (included) Begin
    1:00 PM - Conclusion

     

    Speakers

    Panelist

    Casey Terry

    Research Manager, Greater Ohio Policy Center

    Casey Terry is the Research Manager for Greater Ohio Policy Center, where she develops and manages research projects focused on legacy city revitalization. Casey is an AICP certified planner with a Master in Community Planning from the University of Cincinnati’s College of DAAP. Prior to her role at GOPC, she spent three years as the Planning Project Manager at Urban Fast Forward, a Cincinnati consulting firm. Her work there focused on neighborhood business district activation, urban design, and community engagement. Casey has designed and managed a variety of planning projects including neighborhood plans, market studies, and comprehensive plans. As a graduate student, Casey worked at Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC), a community development corporation in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood. There she was part of the Development team, contributing to commercial and residential projects in Cincinnati’s urban core. As a passionate advocate for urban development, Casey was a member of the Executive Committee for the Congress for New Urbanism’s 2024 Conference held in Cincinnati. She is also an alumnus of Cincy Next Class 9 and the ULI Cincinnati Real Estate Accelerator Lab.

    Panelist

    Brian Ogawa

    Community Development, Model Group

    Based in Greater Cincinnati, Brian Ogawa is a real estate and community development professional who recently joined The Model Group after nearly a decade fostering equitable growth in both public and quasi-public sectors. He holds a degree from Xavier University and brings experience from leadership roles at the Port of Greater Cincinnati and the City of Cincinnati, where he advanced transit, housing, and inclusive neighborhood development initiatives. In his current role, Brian oversees early-stage planning and community engagement aimed at transforming underserved areas into vibrant mixed-use spaces. A committed advocate for equity in urban design, he frequently participates in local development forums and brings a collaborative, community-centered approach to real estate.

    Panelist

    Jeff Raser

    Owner, CUDA Studio, LLC

    Jeff Raser, AIA, is a registered architect, holds NCARB Certification, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He has 30 years of experience in leading design teams for projects ranging in size from office interiors to the master planning of mixed-use neighborhoods. Jeff’s focus is urban design - specifically the design of pedestrian oriented, mixed-use places. He consults with real estate developers, municipalities, and businesses, and frequently lectures on various urban design topics throughout the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana area. Jeff was co-chair of CNU-32 in Cincinnati, CNU's national conference where 1600 people from around the country visited Cincinnati. In addition to being a member of ULI, he is also a member of the American Institute of Architects (former Board Member AIA-Cincinnati), Congress for the New Urbanism (Board Chair CNU-Midwest), the Cincinnati Brewery District (Board Member) as well as a number of other non-profit and professional organizations. His experience includes: Urban Design and Master Planning; Form-Based Codes and Conventional Zoning; Urban Infill Buildings; Public Gathering Spaces / Parks; Mixed-Use Buildings; Multi-Family Residential Buildings; Historic Rehabilitation; Public Participation (Charrettes); the occasional distillery and brewery.

    Panelist

    Daniella Beltran

    Planning Team Lead, YARD & Company

    Daniella thrives in helping communities realize their potential to be fun, productive and connected places through relationship-building and compelling visual content that ties data and research together with place-based strategies. Community building in socio-economically challenged neighborhoods is a crucial part of Daniella’s background. Her ability to break down neighborhood complexities, paired with architectural design and community planning training, enables her work focused on aligning community assets to leverage under-utilized spaces and systems so that valuable, vibrant places can be established. Daniella pays close attention to opportunities within every project to address inequities. She is equally passionate about enhanced street and public realm designs that facilitate expanded transportation options to advance social interactions and economic resiliency.

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