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Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

September 20, 2019 By Jon White 12 Comments

In spite of the recent tragic events in the Oregon District, East Fifth Street remains one of Dayton’s great destinations. I often say that the Oregon District, specifically Fifth Street, is Dayton’s one true “big city” neighborhood. The business and entertainment district … [Read more...] about Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Entertainment District, Fifth Street, Guest Author, Opinion, Oregon District, Pedestrian, Pedestrian Mall, Urban Planning

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