Health center opens as part of $100M OTR redevelopment push

A ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday marked the opening of a new health center in Over-the-Rhine, a project city and development leaders say is central to a broader effort to reshape the neighborhood north of Liberty Street.

The 21,500-square-foot facility, operated by Crossroad Health Center, converts the former OTR Recreation Center into a $14.6 million medical hub aimed at expanding access to care. The healthcare organization previously operated a space on Vine Street.

Crossroad leaders said the new space will expand capacity, adding exam rooms, a pharmacy and room for future services while increasing annual patient volume from about 4,000 to 6,000. Federally Qualified Health Centers like Crossroad receive federal funding to provide care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

Crossroad will begin seeing patients May 4, with a public open house planned for May 14.

“At Crossroad Health Center, we strive to treat the whole person ─ body, mind, and spirit,” said CEO Jamie Berrens. “With our new facility, we can do this on a larger scale, treating more patients at once and providing additional services like a pharmacy, and in the future, dental care.”

Part of a broader OTR redevelopment push

Construction on the health center started in June 2025, with 3CDC as developer, Triversity Construction overseeing construction and City Studios Architecture and Platte Architecture & Design leading design. Funding included $2 million from Crossroad and more than $4.6 million from the city , along with additional grants and philanthropic support.

Beyond the facility, the project is part of a larger redevelopment strategy led by the City of Cincinnati and 3CDC, with roughly $100 million planned for the northern portion of OTR.

The health center is one of several anchor projects aimed at adding services and infrastructure to the area. Nearby, the $47 million Findlay Community Hub reached its “topping out” in April, marking a milestone in the 60,000-square-foot development that will bring recreation, childcare and gathering space near Findlay Market.

The project also added a 109-space parking lot to serve patients, staff and surrounding developments.

As part of Crossroad’s relocation, 3CDC acquired the Vine Street site formerly operated by the health center. The nonprofit developer said it is still evaluating potential plans for the property.

“This project reflects a meaningful investment in Crossroad Health Center and the North OTR neighborhood,” said Katie Westbrook, executive vice president of development for 3CDC. “The facility not only expands access to essential health care but also contributes to the long-term strength and vitality of the community.”