3CDC

Background
The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) was formed in July 2003. It was created as part of the overall system to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of development activities in the City as recommended by The Cincinnati Economic Development Task Force.

3CDC works collaboratively with the City and the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority to take full advantage of each organization's resources and abilities.

Purpose and Structure
3CDC is a private, non-profit corporation whose purpose is to develop Cincinnati's Center City as a regional center of high value employment and real estate, sustained by a diverse mix of housing, culture and entertainment. 3CDC's primary responsibilities are:


 * The implementation of real estate development projects and programs that strenthen the core assets of downtown.
 * Set overall strategic direction and priorities for development in the Center City with input from a broad range of stakeholders and foster public-private collaboration.
 * Put development deals together and oversee project implementation to ensure public and private accountability for the successful completion of Center City projects.

3CDC operations are funded privately, through business contributions as well as support from foundations and other philanthropic sources.

Board of Directors

 * James M. Anderson, President & CEO, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
 * John F. Barrett, Chairman, President & CEO, Western & Southern Financial Group
 * John P. Boorn, Director, Boorn Partners
 * Neil Bortz, Partner, Towne Properties
 * Margaret E. Buchanan, President and Publisher, The Cincinnati Enquirer
 * Calvin D. Buford, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
 * John F. Cassidy, President & CEO, Cincinnati Bell
 * Robert H. Castellini, Chairman, Castellini Company
 * Michael Comer, Office Managing Partner, KPMG
 * David Dillon, Chairman & CEO, The Kroger Company
 * Scott Donnelly, President & CEO, GE Aviation
 * David Dougherty, President & CEO, Convergys Corporation
 * James C. Ellerhorst, Office Managing Partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP
 * Karen Hoguet, Executive VP & CFO, Macys, Inc.
 * (Chairman) A. G. Lafley, Chairman, President and CEO, The Procter & Gamble Company
 * Stephen G. Leeper, President & CEO, 3CDC
 * Carl H. Lindner, Chairman, American Financial Group
 * Steven Love
 * Kenneth W. Lowe, President & CEO, The E. W. Scripps Company
 * Sandra Meyer, President, Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky
 * Ralph S. Michael, III,
 * James F. Orr, Retired Chairman & CEO, Convergys Corporation
 * (Vice Chairman) Joseph A. Pichler, Retired Chairman & CEO, The Kroger Company
 * Janet B. Reid, Ph.D., President, Global Lead Management Consulting, Inc.
 * (Treasurer) Jack Rouse, CEO, Jack Rouse Associates
 * Robert Sullivan, Senior Executive Vice President, Fifth Third Bancorp
 * Ellen Van der Horst, President & CEO, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
 * James M. Wiseman, VP for External Affairs, Toyota Motor Engineering & Mfg. NA, Inc.
 * James M. Zimmerman, Retired Chairman & CEO, Macy’s, Inc.
 * Dr. Nancy L. Zimpher, President, University of Cincinnati

President & CEO
Stephen Leeper since April 2004

Executive Vice President & CFO
Stephanie Gaither since January 2005

Controller
Andy Holzhauser since July 2008

VP of Communications and Community Relations
Kelly Leon since December 2007

Executive Vice President for Development
Chad Munitz since August 2006

Development Officers

 * Adam Gelter since June 2005
 * Lann Brumlik since July 2008

Managing Director of Fountain Square
Bill Donabedian since March 2006

Fountain Square Events Manager
Suzanne Schindler since July 2006

LED Board Manager for Fountain Square
Zachary Holman since September 2006

Gateway Quarter
See this video (produced by Soapbox Media) for 3CDC's marketing about the Gateway Quarter: http://vimeo.com/1841771

Fifth & Race

 * "'The Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. has agreed to take over the redevelopment of the Fifth and Race streets site downtown, giving city officials and business leaders new hope for the prime location that has sat empty for a decade.'"
 * "'Milton Dohoney and Economic Development Director Holly Childs presented to 3CDC CEO Steve Leeper.'"
 * "'Cincinnati City Councilman Jeff Berding said the deal gives 3CDC a year to craft a redevelopment plan for the 2-acre site.'"
 * "'The agreement with 3CDC also includes the development of a project on top of Macy’s downtown.'"