In my last article, I retraced the history of Dayton's Courthouse Square. Now I'll take us from its opening in 1974 to the present day, as well as reflect on possibilities for the future. The Square: From the 1970s to Today Courthouse Square has had a rocky 50 years of … [Read more...] about Courthouse Square’s Resilience: Challenges and Possibilities for Tomorrow
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The Arcade is a Go; What Pending Downtown Development Could Be Next?
The Dayton Arcade redevelopment is now officially underway, and it's been called a "catalytic" project for the downtown core with the potential to "spur further economic growth" in nearby areas. So what could be the next domino to fall? This article will take a look at some … [Read more...] about The Arcade is a Go; What Pending Downtown Development Could Be Next?
What’s Going on With: Dayton Arcade Financing, Construction
In previous articles here, here, and here, we've attempted to summarize the progress of the Dayton Arcade redevelopment, the most crucial pending project for the Dayton region. There have been some ups and downs over the last couple of years, mainly ups in terms of funding … [Read more...] about What’s Going on With: Dayton Arcade Financing, Construction
History of the Centre City (United Brethren) Building
The Dayton Arcade has attracted the most attention among potential downtown projects lately, but a building whose rehab would have a more visible effect on Dayton's skyline is found just across Main Street. I'm talking about the Centre City Building, which has a fascinating … [Read more...] about History of the Centre City (United Brethren) Building
Levitt Pavilion Construction Continues
Project Aims to Bring Free Concerts, Community to Downtown There's major construction underway right in the heart of downtown Dayton, but this particular project isn't an office building, condos, apartments, or anything similar. Still, advocates believe it will have a major … [Read more...] about Levitt Pavilion Construction Continues