AngelouEconomics developed a forward-looking economic strategy for Cincinnati centered on one of its most distinctive assets: its 52 neighborhood business districts. Rather than treating the city as a single economy, the plan repositions these districts as “independent small towns,” each with its own identity and growth strategy.
The project introduced a first-of-its-kind Neighborhood Business District (NBD) Toolbox, paired with recommendations for form-based zoning to preserve character while enabling flexible development. Combined with a bold riverfront vision and corridor-level planning, the strategy reframed Cincinnati’s growth around human-scale urbanism and neighborhood-driven economic vitality.
