In late September, the City of Dayton announced a new program to help activate vacant and underutilized commercial spaces impacted by the pandemic. The First Floor Fund, administered by CityWide Development, aims to provide low-interest and forgivable loans to small … [Read more...] about New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts
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Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton
Two popular neighborhood restaurants in historic Dayton buildings are currently for sale, and in both cases the current owners as well as loyal patrons are hoping that someone new will step in to continue the tradition. Thai 9 in the Oregon District and Angie's Firehouse … [Read more...] about Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton
Dayton Looking for Developers for Gem City Ice Cream Property
With the new Third Street Bridge once again connecting downtown to innerwest Dayton, several projects are underway on West Third in Wright Dunbar, most notably a food hall. But one historic property associated with the Wright Brothers is still languishing in limbo with … [Read more...] about Dayton Looking for Developers for Gem City Ice Cream Property
The New Third Street Bridge and Projects in Wright-Dunbar
At the end of 2021, a vital connection for Dayton was reestablished. And it may help give a boost to a variety of projects along a historic business corridor. The Third Street Bridge, which had closed at the end of 2019, reopened in early December. As we enter 2022, … [Read more...] about The New Third Street Bridge and Projects in Wright-Dunbar
Computer Group Interested in Endangered Building for Museum
Lately, the fate of the Gem City Ice Cream Building has been in flux. In recent months it was targeted for demolition by the city, given a reprieve by the Landmarks Commission which denied the request, then dealt another blow by a Board of Zoning Appeals decision that … [Read more...] about Computer Group Interested in Endangered Building for Museum
Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church
Update: In July 2021 the project partners announced they would preserve the old church and incorporate it into the new medical building (as reported by the Dayton Daily News). The new rendering is below. Original Article: The University of Dayton played a major role in … [Read more...] about Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church
Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development
The Dayton Arcade has successfully reopened after a massive redevelopment effort, but right across the street another historic landmark may be in jeopardy. The old Dayton Daily News building dates back to 1910 and was designed by prominent architect Albert Pretzinger. It's … [Read more...] about Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development
Historic Building Rehab, Larger Project In Progress on Xenia Ave
For Steven Dillhoff, the Xenia Avenue corridor holds a special significance. His mother grew up on Xenia Ave and his father a couple blocks away on Church Street, and they told him stories about how vibrant and bustling the neighborhood once was. "Everything you needed … [Read more...] about Historic Building Rehab, Larger Project In Progress on Xenia Ave
South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
According to information on social media, a new food hall is coming to the Wayne Avenue corridor in historic South Park. The South Park Food Hall will be located at 735 Wayne Ave and is planning to open in Summer 2021. Businesses will include the Good Hands Bread Co, … [Read more...] about South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
Dayton Arcade Continues Progress, Nears Grand Opening
In a 2020 that was full of bad news, the progress of the Dayton Arcade was one of the most positive stories for lovers of the Gem City. In our recent roundup of downtown development news, we shared details about the Arcade's continuing restoration and construction. Its … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Continues Progress, Nears Grand Opening