On a stretch of Business 28 that once housed the Trester Auto Parts & Salvage Yard, steel is now heading skyward. Vertical construction is underway on Conrad, a 315-unit apartment complex in Miami Township that local officials and developers are pitching as a potential spark for fresh investment just south of Milford. Metropolitan Holdings is leading the project and says construction crews shifted from site prep to vertical work earlier this month.
What Conrad Will Include
Conrad is planned as a four-story mid-rise at 1005 Business 28 with 315 apartments and a resort-style amenity lineup that includes a swimming pool, fitness center, movie theater, golf simulator, pickleball courts, and a one-acre dog park, according to Metropolitan Holdings. The company also touts the site's regional access - roughly a mile from I-275 and about a 30-minute drive to downtown Cincinnati - which it says should appeal to commuters and employees at nearby businesses.
Groundbreaking and Local Reaction
Metropolitan Holdings hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 7, and local coverage reports that construction has already moved past early site work into full vertical building, signaling a quick ramp-up for the project, per Local 12. That reporting also notes the developer told officials that roughly 70 percent of the units will be one-bedroom apartments, a mix that has some residents questioning whether the complex will do much for families looking for larger spaces.
Traffic and Infrastructure Questions
As the buildings rise, so do questions about whether two-lane Business 28 can handle the extra cars and extended construction period. Neighbors and local planners have flagged traffic and infrastructure as key concerns, and officials say those worries will factor into upcoming permitting and mitigation talks. Zach Gambill, president of the Milford-Miami Township Chamber, acknowledged the split opinions and urged residents to stay open to the project, saying, "There's always two sides to every coin," according to WCPO. WCPO also reports the units will not be designated as affordable housing, a detail that has sharpened debate over who exactly stands to benefit.
Timeline and Local Impact
Metropolitan Holdings says it secured zoning approval in March and had expected construction to begin in the second quarter of 2026. The company lists the project address as 1005 Business 28 and says the plan includes both surface and garage parking along with integrated landscaping, according to the developer's announcement. The firm has pointed to nearby shopping and employers as key demand drivers and has framed Conrad as part of a broader effort to draw new households to the area, per Metropolitan Holdings.
What to Watch Next
Lease rates are still under wraps, and the developer says the apartments will be market-rate rather than affordable. That means residents and planners will be watching upcoming permit filings, traffic studies, and any proposed roadwork as construction moves forward, according to reporting from WCPO. Supporters argue that if Conrad performs as the developer expects, it could clear the way for more redevelopment along Business 28. Skeptics say the township needs clear, concrete plans for handling growth and congestion before those 315 units start filling up.
