One of Cincinnati’s most populated neighborhoods is working on a new neighborhood plan to tackle a housing shortage in the area.
Just over 10% of Cincinnati’s population lives in Westwood, but the neighborhood has seen fewer than 800 units built since 2000, according to the Westwood Neighborhood Plan adopted by Cincinnati City Council in June 2025.
Community leaders said this has led to a housing shortage, especially affordable housing, in the community. The majority of available housing in Westwood is over 55 years old…