Dayton's Wolf Creek neighborhood, just across the river from downtown, has historically suffered from disinvestment and a large share of its housing stock was recently found to be in a dilapidated state. But a variety of new projects are bringing new housing options to … [Read more...] about New Housing for West Dayton’s Wolf Creek Neighborhood
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Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History
A major developer in Downtown Dayton's renaissance recently acquired several buildings in and near the Oregon District. Woodard Development, which has completed major projects throughout downtown and Webster Station including both adaptive reuse and new construction, will … [Read more...] about Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History
New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts
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
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
Dayton’s City Hall: History and Then and Now
Dayton's City Hall has been located in more than one building over the years, but only rarely did it occupy a structure actually built for municipal offices. In 1845, a second floor was added to the Central Market House downtown, which ran all the way from Main to … [Read more...] about Dayton’s City Hall: History and Then and Now