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What’s Happening at the Dayton Fairgrounds and Nearby Housing, Office, and Commercial Projects

April 22, 2026 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Dayton Vistas Podcast, Fairgrounds, Flats at South Park, Martin Sheen, OnMain Redevelopment, West Dayton, Wright-Dunbar

Dayton Fairgrounds Redevelopment: The Historic Roundhouse and the OnMain Development

March 16, 2026 By Andrew Walsh 5 Comments

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Redevelopment of the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds has slowly shifted from planning and fundraising toward visible construction. The 38-acre site along South Main Street is now being developed as onMain, a long-term partnership between the University of Dayton and … [Read more...] about Dayton Fairgrounds Redevelopment: The Historic Roundhouse and the OnMain Development

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Fairgrounds, Infill, Midtown, Premier Health, Preservation, Swaynie House, University of Dayton

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