Initial outreach was provided by the Cincinnati Department of Economic Development and the Over-the-Rhine Foundation who requested ULI’s partnership in gathering 12 outside experts to develop a strategy to address neighborhood concerns. These experts, in collaboration with a steering committee of 30 neighborhood residents, developers, businesses, and organizations, had three objectives: Address the need for consensus building and strong leadership that can move the community from planning to implementation and action; Develop a comprehensive housing and economic development strategy for the area; and Recommend strategies for public and private sector funding.