Cincinnati Preservation Fall Forum

The Surprising Economic Power of Preservation: Why Our Historic Neighborhoods Are Cincinnati’s Strongest Asset

This year’s Fall Forum features nationally recognized preservation economist Donovan Rypkema, founder of PlaceEconomics, for the unveiling of a groundbreaking new study on the economic impact of historic preservation in Cincinnati.

Discover why Cincinnati’s historic neighborhoods are attracting investment, generating outsized economic growth, creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and helping shape a stronger future for our city. Drawing on new local data and decades of national research, Rypkema will demonstrate that preservation is more than protecting old buildings. It is a powerful economic development strategy that strengthens neighborhoods, attracts talent and investment, and builds lasting community prosperity.

Whether you work in preservation, planning, development, government, or simply care about Cincinnati’s future, this year’s Fall Forum will leave you with compelling evidence and practical insights into why our historic neighborhoods remain some of our city’s strongest assets.

Community event in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH 45202.