I've covered Dayton's rich train history, and its beautiful lost Union Station. Today, Dayton has no passenger rail service of any type. Columbus, its neighbor to the east, also saw its last train depart in the same year, 1979, and today is the largest city in the United … [Read more...] about Amtrak and All Aboard Ohio’s Plan to Bring Passenger Rail Back to Dayton
New Developments
New Downtown Sports Bar and Restaurant The 8 Now Open
A new downtown restaurant The 8 opened in late July right across from the Dayton Dragons' Day Air Ballpark. The restaurant is a second venture for Jay and Deepika Singh, the owners of Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine located right next door. The 8 offers tacos, burgers, chicken … [Read more...] about New Downtown Sports Bar and Restaurant The 8 Now Open
Why Parking Is the Key to Downtown Dayton’s Rebirth
As I've covered downtown buildings and redevelopment project, parking has been coming up more and more, and it's one of the most common reasons people give for skipping downtown altogether. I recently recorded an episode of the Dayton Vistas Podcast about this, which I … [Read more...] about Why Parking Is the Key to Downtown Dayton’s Rebirth
History and Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building
Update: 7/20/26 Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building is scheduled to begin today, Monday July 20, 2026. The Dayton Daily News reported that "it's expected to cost nearly $1 million and take three months to complete" and that demolition "was recommended after … [Read more...] about History and Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building
Senior Resource Connection Closing, Leaving Behind Interesting Midcentury Building
Senior Resource Connection (SRC) is closing its doors. The nonprofit, which provided Meals on Wheels, in-home care, and support services to more than 10,000 older adults and people with disabilities across nine counties, announced in May 2026 that it will permanently … [Read more...] about Senior Resource Connection Closing, Leaving Behind Interesting Midcentury Building
New Salon Opens at the Dayton Arcade in Downtown Dayton
A new business opened its doors in the North Arcade retail spaces this First Friday: Tiffany's on Third, a salon offering a variety of quick high-end beauty services. Described as a boutique dry bar, the business is owned by Tiffany Goins, a longtime beauty industry … [Read more...] about New Salon Opens at the Dayton Arcade in Downtown Dayton
Rabbit Hole Books Reopens in Downtown Dayton After Two-Month Closure
Rabbit Hole Books reopened on Thursday, April 23, after more than two months of closure following a fire in the garage building where the bookstore is located on West First Street in downtown Dayton. The closure became a major local story and featured disputes between the … [Read more...] about Rabbit Hole Books Reopens in Downtown Dayton After Two-Month Closure
New Townhomes for Flats at South Park and Martin Sheen in Dayton
A residential development in the South Park neighborhood that has already added apartment buildings to a busy corridor is now on its third phase which consists of smaller townhome units. The first phases of the Flats at South Park added two large apartment buildings on … [Read more...] about New Townhomes for Flats at South Park and Martin Sheen in Dayton
What’s Happening at the Dayton Fairgrounds and Nearby Housing, Office, and Commercial Projects
I recently released a new Dayton Vistas podcast episode and video focused on several major projects taking shape near the urban core, along with some of the history that helps explain why these areas matter today. This episode covers new housing, office, and commercial … [Read more...] about What’s Happening at the Dayton Fairgrounds and Nearby Housing, Office, and Commercial Projects
West Side Chevy Building: Will San Marco Adaptive Reuse Move Forward?
The potential redevelopment of the site around the former Zion Baptist Church has the potential to significantly enhance the gateway to the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood, a key connection between downtown and West Dayton. But there's another site in between that corner and … [Read more...] about West Side Chevy Building: Will San Marco Adaptive Reuse Move Forward?