Cincinnati is known for its chili, ice cream and devoted sports fans. But these days, the Queen City is banking on other assets to secure its future, and we think Chicago should be paying attention. Cincinnati sits on the banks of the Ohio River, which (along with an underground aquifer) provides it with ample fresh water. Its location in the central Midwest puts it at a low risk for natural disasters that beset coastal areas, like floods and hurricanes. It also has remained relatively affordable, with housing costs below the national average for comparable areas. Earlier this year, city officials took stock of those attributes and published a blueprint for absorbing up to 525,000 newcomers by 2050. While we’re fans of Cincinnati’s charm, that would be a huge increase for a metro area of 2.3 million that has grown at a modest pace to date. So who, exactly, are all these people the city expects to be knocking on its doors? Climate migrants. In its recently published Climate Migration Readiness Plan, Cincinnati lays out a long-term strategy to attract newcomers whose homes elsewhere bec