public investment, like the county’s $8.5 million in initial funding, can generate returns and be reinvested in other critical projects. Clermont County’s robust transportation planning supports this wave of development. At the core of this effort is the Transportation Improvement District (TID), which Painter describes as “one of the top state programs” for funding regional projects. The TID pools contributions from the county, townships, and external funding sources to ensure seamless project execution. The regional focus is critical, as Painter notes,“OKI was identified as the number one regional Metropolitan Planning Organization in the country, and our collaboration with them ensures Clermont is part of the broader transportation plan.” BUILDING COMMUNITIES FOR EVERY STAGE OF LIFE Clermont County is undergoing a housing boom occasioned by population growth and demand for diverse living options. Painter notes the scale of the HEALTH, GROWTH, AND REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY The rapid growth in Clermont County is mirrored in its expanding civic projects and collaborative infrastructure improvements. One of the crown jewels of Union Township’s development is the Cincinnati Children’s Eastgate facility. “It’s a 110,000-squarefoot facility that’s going to house specialty clinics, outpatient surgery, and even a focus on breast cancer treatment for women,” says Painter. Scheduled to open in 2025, the hospital will serve Clermont County, eastern Hamilton County, and surrounding areas. The county’s earlier success with Ivy Pointe set the stage for this wave of growth. What began as a vision for around 1,000 jobs has ballooned to an estimated 5,500 jobs, exceeding initial expectations. Painter recalls how this corridor evolved: “It stretches from TQL’s headquarters to a large printing manufacturer, a credit union’s corporate office, and now Children’s Hospital.” Ivy Pointe is a shining example of how 112 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12
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