A group imitating 3CDC has produced videos online to spur a debate on what the developer’s role should be in Over-the-Rhine. ... although 3CDC logos are featured prominently in the productions.

Since its formation in 2004, the Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation — or 3CDC — has played a direct role in some of the biggest developments in downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine.

3CDC has gotten massive results — and sometimes, big criticism — with its approach to redevelopment. How have organizations elsewhere approached the work? 3CDC once was a novel concept.

The blocks surrounding Fountain Square will now be called the "Fountain District."At least, that's the goal of a new branding campaign by Cincinnati Center City Development Corp., also known as 3CDC.