Ohio City is located on the Near West Side of Cleveland, across the Cuyahoga River from Downtown Cleveland. The neighborhood sits just south of Lake Erie and is home to over 9,000 residents and more than 250 businesses.

Ohio City offers a wealth of cultural institutions; public, private and charter schools; over 100 non-profit organizations, local restaurants and retail. Ohio City is rated the second most walkable neighborhood in Cleveland, with downtown being named first. A complete urban neighborhood, Ohio City offers everything residents or visitors might need. The influx of new residents combined with the longtime, committed community members has meant continuous growth over the last three years. Known for its diversity, historic housing stock, entrepreneurial spirit, passionate neighbors, and anchors like the West Side Market, Lutheran Hospital and Saint Ignatius High School, Ohio City is Cleveland’s most complete neighborhood.

Founded in 1818 as the "City of Ohio" and part of Brooklyn Township, Ohio City became an independent municipality on March 3, 1836, just before Cleveland's incorporation. It was annexed by Cleveland on June 5, 1854. Despite its smaller population, Ohio City and Cleveland were economic rivals, notably in shipbuilding and canal traffic, with the 1836 "Battle of the Bridge" exemplifying this competition.

Renamed the "Near West Side" upon annexation, Ohio City attracted migrants from New England, Germany, Hungary, and Ireland in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, drawn by job opportunities. The West Side Market, established in 1912, became a central community hub. After World War II, the neighborhood faced decline but saw significant revitalization from 1963 to 1978, with over $30 million invested in restoring more than 100 structures. By then, Ohio City was home to 25,000 people representing 15 ethnic groups. The redevelopment, driven by middle-income households rediscovering the area, has included commercial and residential improvements, a revitalized West Side Market, and new condominiums and retail developments.

Ohio City Incorporated (OCI) is the community development corporation responsible for preserving, promoting and developing the Ohio City neighborhood.

OCI serves the community by providing assistance to both neighborhood residents as well as businesses and institutions through the vehicles of advocacy and engagement, community building, marketing, special events, neighborhood planning and housing assistance. Furthermore, OCI is engaged in tenant attraction and retention. The work of OCI is aimed at making Ohio City a vibrant and livable community.

Our Mission
We lead the development of Ohio City by collaborating to address the needs of a diverse community of engaged people, driving new investments in and preserving the quality of a historic place, and promoting an inviting urban neighborhood for all.

Vision
Ohio City is Cleveland's most complete neighborhood, a destination for celebrating the urban experience and an ideal setting to make a home, raise a family, start a business, serve others and live a full life.

What We Do
Ohio City Incorporated facilitates programs that promote the growth of the neighborhood and help to better the quality of life for neighborhood residents.