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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hamilton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Build Back the Block housing
Council finalized $2.5 million in bonds for the program and the governor's office announced another $2.5 million grant. The money cuts utility-reconnection costs for new homes, supporting a goal of 100 new homes by 2030.
Schuler Benninghoff Mill development funding
Council locked in state strategic community investment dollars for the Schuler Benninghoff Mill redevelopment via an emergency ordinance.
Data center regulation
Opponents urged council to reject the data center, citing pollution, health risks, and warnings that the AI industry may be a financial bubble. The city manager said the impact study is done — delivering even 45 megawatts would take at least 24 months — and the developer is deciding by month's end whether to continue studying.
Todd Homes Ludlow Street infill housing
First readings would sell two city-owned Ludlow Street lots to Todd Homes LLC and fund construction of new single-family homes at 801 and 824 Ludlow Street.
Affordable housing fee waiver pilot program
Council finalized tweaks to the fee-waiver pilot program that waives development fees to encourage affordable housing and infill building.
Adaptic aluminum manufacturing plant at Enterprise Park
Council finalized the sale of Enterprise Park land to Adaptiq Ohio1, LLC, cementing the company's job-creating presence in Hamilton.
Affordable housing fee waiver pilot program
Council advanced amendments to the Development Fee Waiver Pilot Program to encourage affordable housing and infill development.