About Kennedy Heights Development Corporation
Building on decades of urban redevelopment, the Kennedy Heights Development Corporation was established in 2007 and tasked with several key neighborhood projects, including the Kennedy Heights Cultural Campus and senior housing initiatives.
Rooted in a history of welcoming all people, Kennedy Heights Development Corporation is dedicated to growing a neighborhood where residents, businesses and community thrive.
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Senior Yard Cleanup Blitz Day
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Senior Yard Cleanup Blitz Day
The Kennedy Heights Development Corporation has organized a Senior Yard Cleanup Blitz Day to help a few of our older residents get their yards ready for the season, and we could really use your help!
On Sunday, October 18th, volunteer crews will be working at three homes in the neighborhood: one on Iris Avenue, one on Davenant Avenue, and one on McHugh Place. We’ll get started at 9:00 am and wrap up by 3:00 pm, or earlier if we finish ahead of schedule. Whether you can stay for the whole day or just lend a hand for an hour or two, every bit of help makes a difference.
What to Bring
Please bring gloves and wear long sleeves to protect your skin. If you have yard tools at home, like a leaf blower, hedge trimmers, rake, pruning shears, wheelbarrow, or yard waste bags, we’d love for you to bring those along too.
How to Sign Up
Use the links below to sign up for the street that works best for you. Once you sign up, you’ll receive an email with the exact address along with the name and phone number of your KHDC team captain, so you’ll know exactly who to reach out to with any questions.
A Big Thank You
This blitz came together on short notice, and it wouldn’t be happening without the hard work of Pat MacVeigh, Abby Burton, Tinisi Cooper, and Mary Ray, who spearheaded and organized the day. We’re so grateful for their dedication to making sure our neighbors are cared for.
Introducing the Kennedy Heights Legacy Fund
Kennedy Heights has always been built by people who believed in it. Meet the fund created to honor their legacy and keep that work going.
Kennedy Heights Secures $150,000 for Future Improvements to June Alexander Recreation Area
Kennedy Heights has secured $150,000 in City funding for future improvements at June Alexander Recreation Area. Planned for allocation in 2027, the investment will support park enhancements focused on safety, visibility, accessibility, and recreation for neighborhood residents and visitors.
Montgomery Road Lot: Bethany House + Urban Sites Update
KHCC and KHDC recently hosted a community meeting regarding a potential affordable housing development on the Montgomery Road site with Bethany House Services and Urban Sites. Residents shared thoughtful feedback surrounding affordable housing, design, traffic, greenspace, and neighborhood character. Learn more about the meeting, community input, and why the project will no longer move forward in Kennedy Heights.
About the Kennedy Heights Development Corporation
Rooted in a history of welcoming all people, Kennedy Heights Development Corporation (KHDC) is dedicated to growing a neighborhood where residents, businesses and community thrive.
History of the KHDC
Building on decades of urban redevelopment, the Kennedy Heights Development Corporation (KHDC) was established in 2007 and tasked with several key neighborhood projects, including the Kennedy Heights Cultural Center and senior housing initiatives.
The predecessor organization of today’s KHDC, the Kennedy Heights Urban Redevelopment Corporation (KHURC), was originally incorporated as a non-profit organization as an offshoot of the Kennedy Heights Community Council. KHURC borrowed money to acquire several residences at sheriff’s sales, rehabbed them and sold them. The KHURC then repaid all loans and went dormant in 1982.
Twenty-five years later, in 2007, at the suggestion of the City of Cincinnati’s Community Development Department, and with leadership from the KHCC, KHURC was reestablished and renamed the KHDC.
CNBDU Awards KHDC $300,000 for Affordable Senior Housing
Kennedy Heights Development Corporation is awarded $300,000 from Cincinnati Neighborhood Business Districts United and the Department of Community and Economic Development for the purchase and demolition of 6543 Montgomery.
One of Cincinnati’s largest banks adding local branch, expanding into new market
Guardian Savings Bank, one of Greater Cincinnati’s largest banks, plans to open another Greater Cincinnati branch and expand into a new market. Guardian plans to open a branch on Montgomery Road in Kennedy Heights, just northeast of Pleasant Ridge.
A strong turnout at the inaugural Kennedy Heights Affordable Senior Housing Workshop
Kennedy Heights Development Corporation (KHDC) hosted an inaugural workshop on October 2, 2018 to share information and invite community feedback on the topic of affordable senior housing. The first of its kind to address senior housing in Cincinnati, the workshop was held at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center and moderated by Clete Benken of MKSK, a Cincinnati-based urban design and planning firm. MKSK this year conducted an extensive housing study in Kennedy Heights in partnership with KHDC’s Affordable Senior Housing Advisory Committee. The October 2 workshop was an opportunity to share study findings and encourage an interactive community conversation about housing solutions in the neighborhood.
