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History of the United Business Services (UBS) Building

July 5, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

I recently published an article about Woodard Development's foray into the Oregon District. Today I'll cover the history of another building they purchased just on the edge of the historic neighborhood. The former United Business Services (UBS) Building is located at … [Read more...] about History of the United Business Services (UBS) Building

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Downtown Dayton, Miami and Erie Canal, Sanborn Maps, United Business Services, Woodard

Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

June 28, 2023 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: City of Dayton, Commercial Buildings, Features, Jason Woodard, Lily's Dayton, Oregon District, Preservation, Woodard

Virtual Downtown Tour Shows Arcade, Other Development Progress

October 30, 2020 By Andrew Walsh 3 Comments

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Like nearly all in-person events during the COVID-19 pandemic, the fifth annual Downtown Development Tour hosted by the Downtown Dayton Partnership was forced to pivot for its 2020 iteration. Instead of a bus tour, the event went virtual. Audience members, primarily real … [Read more...] about Virtual Downtown Tour Shows Arcade, Other Development Progress

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Avant Garde Building, Dayton Arcade, Dayton Motor Car Building, Features, Jason Woodard, Manhattan Building, Oregon East, Steam Plant Building, Steam Plants, Weyland Ventures, Windsor Companies, Woodard

What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017

April 6, 2018 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Last time we looked at some of what Dayton has lost in the past decade. But this week we'll take a more optimistic tone and highlight some of the many projects of new construction that have sprung up in those same years on vacant lots and surface parking. Although the … [Read more...] about What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: CareSource, Charlie Simms, Condos, Crawford Hoying, Downtown Dayton, Hotels, Then and Now, Water Street, Woodard

Construction Roundup: Downtown Dayton

December 7, 2017 By Andrew Walsh 3 Comments

Take a walk around downtown Dayton today and you’ll see a welcome sight: construction cranes! Yes, several projects are underway which promise to bring new jobs and amenities to the city core. And a couple are even big enough to affect Dayton's skyline. Let’s take a look at … [Read more...] about Construction Roundup: Downtown Dayton

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: CareSource, Charlie Simms, Crawford Hoying, Crowne Plaza, Downtown Dayton, Hotels, Water Street, Woodard

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