October 1, 20222 yr Trotwood developing commercial, residential aspects of Main Street Nestled just outside of Dayton, the city of Trotwood is a family-oriented city that is experiencing active growth. To better welcome visitors and new residents to this suburb, there are a variety of developments in the works – especially on Main Street. Located adjacent to Trotwood's ‘Olde Town,’ work is being done to create a new section of Main Street, which will add a combination of apartments, single-family neighborhoods, institutional offices, community amenities, and small businesses. These developments are expected to bring nearly $30 million in new investments to the area. Chad Downing, executive director of Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC), explains that there is already a diverse set of businesses on Main Street right now, and that continued progress is expected. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/09/30/trotwood-main-street.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 3, 20222 yr Trotwood readies former Sears, Salem Mall area for redevelopment The pre-redevelopment of Trotwood’s former Salem Mall and Sears building is underway and is in the complete control of the Trotwood Community Improvement Corporation (TCIC). The redevelopment is being prioritized by three key pillars: food access, small business wraparound services and workforce development, said Chad Downing, TCIC executive director. Downing said Trotwood, which is around 70% rural, has officially been declared a food desert. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/10/02/trotwood-salem-mall-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 11, 20222 yr Clayton takes proactive approach for North Main redevelopment North Main Street in Clayton is undergoing major commercial development efforts. The project is massive and will take decades to fully complete and city officials are tackling the multi-year challenge head on. “It’s a generational project,” explains Jack Kuntz, director of development at Clayton. Further emphasizing the scope and length of the project, Kuntz hopes Clayton is still working on the redevelopment project when he retires, which is far into the future. It took years of work and planning for Clayton officials to get to the point of publicly talking about redeveloping North Main Street. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/10/11/clayton-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 24, 20222 yr City, developer reach agreement on massive housing, project Plans for a massive mixed-use development in the Miami Valley are expected to move forward after a deal is reached. The $265 million project will be pivotal for the community. The project on Easton Farm, on OH 741 in Springboro, is headed by developers Dillin LLC and Borror Properties. It will include single-family homes, townhomes, apartments, green space and a large commercial/entertainment district that could include a designated outdoor refreshment area (DORA). The general plan for the 103-acre farm at 605 N. Main St. is approved but final development plans must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/10/24/city-developer-reach-agreement-on-housing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 4, 20222 yr Kettering develops programs to incentivize homeowners With the impacts of redlining still visible in Kettering, the city is attempting to address the housing situation through the lens of racial equity for first-time homebuyers and renovators. A priority for Kettering City Council is seemingly finally coming to fruition through one local program at a time when the nation is simultaneously grappling to address the same issue. New first-time homebuyers will be eligible for up to $20,000 for a down payment through the Day Air Credit Union’s housing program in Kettering. While the program will also include senior housing, rehab options for new roofs and landscaping, it hopes to address one problem facing the local housing industry: available land to build on. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/11/04/kettering-housing-programs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 7, 20222 yr Dayton's east, west side get boost with latest round of funding The City of Dayton is disbursing more monies from the $138 million American Rescue Plan Fund. This round is going toward wellness and housing in the city’s east and west sides. Homefull will see $2.5 million for its food and wellness campus planned at 807 S. Gettysburg Ave. The campus will include a grocery store, food hub, farmer’s market, healthcare clinic, pharmacy and community education center. ... On the city’s east side, WestCare Ohio, Inc. received a $1 million grant for architectural and demolition services to create a Family Services Hub and Wellness Center at East End Community Services in the Twin Towers neighborhood. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/11/07/dayton-grant-funding.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 17, 20222 yr Historic Dayton park to see $550,000+ in improvements Revitalization and enhancement efforts on historic locations across Dayton continue, but this time, the focus is not on one of the city’s buildings. One of the largest historic parks in Dayton will see over half-a-million-dollars in improvements in summer 2023, following continued efforts to enhance park experience for locals. The city of Dayton recently announced the newest investment of Dayton Recovery funds. It follows the Nov. 16 City Commission’s approval of a more than $550,000 contract for improvements at Triangle Park. A $577,000 contract for installation of new infrastructure and amenities as well as the demolition of obsolete facilities at Triangle Park was awarded to an Englewood-based contractor, Double Jay Construction, LLC. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/11/17/dayton-park-to-see-550-000-in-improvements.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 21, 20222 yr About f*cking time... Dayton stadium updates aim to pull former, new events Players and fans entering Welcome Stadium next fall will be greeted with essentially a new facility. The nearly 75-year-old stadium is showing its years and a major renovation is long overdue, said Elizabeth Lolli, Dayton Public Schools superintendent. “Our students have been playing in an inadequate facility for a long time,” Lolli said. “They deserve to play on a field they can be proud of and have their families come and enjoy that with them," Skanska is managing the $44 million project and Shook Construction is on the job. Work is well underway. The turf and track have been replaced and crews have finished renovating the visitor’s side of the stadium. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/11/20/welcome-stadium-renovation.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 20222 yr West Carrollton primes for new district that could redefine city One Dayton-area city is on the cusp of offering a major draw and the city wants to ensure it gets the proper introduction. “West Carrollton is a city with a lot of change and growth on the very near horizon,” said Mike Lucking, economic development director for the city. The impending $85 million River District could firmly plant West Carrolton on the map as a destination. The district will bring new development, a whitewater park and new riverfront housing to the city. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/12/06/west-carrollton-primes-for-new-district.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 20222 yr Dayton Funk Museum targets new location The Funk Music Hall of Fame & Exhibition Center, dba The Funk Center, has designs on a new Dayton-area site. The project would create a destination option, as well as jobs. It's now eying the former Sears site in Trotwood. Although not formally approved yet by the city, Chad Downing, executive director of Trotwood Community Improvement Center (TCIC), said the center's planned use of the space should be in line with current zoning or might need a variance for approval. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/12/07/funk-museum-sets-sights-on-former-retail-building.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 10, 20222 yr ^Wonder if there's extra room with how they plan to rework the Sears building for a small museum about Sears, or malls in general? I could really see people going for that. If they scrub the green paint off the front of the building and put some SEARS letters back up it would be pretty iconic. It looks like Sears as a whole probably isn't going to exist in a year or so, can't imagine they would get in trouble for copyright infringement.
December 10, 20222 yr A holding company will exist to hold the IP. Sears Heating and Cooling is still in business nationwide and the franchised Sears Hometown stores are still using the IP which keeps it active.
December 12, 20222 yr https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/fuyao-proposing-46m-expansion-that-would-create-500-new-jobs/TVVOT6ONBVCZTOKZUJXMSH3VVI/ https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/with-novastar-contract-in-hand-defense-contractor-expands-in-beavercreek/DSM2JLTWKRFOXBFV2FKBQN6VKI/ https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/inno/stories/news/2022/11/16/dayton-chicken-restaurant-expanding.html
December 14, 20222 yr Latest on new restaurants, parking coming to Uptown Centerville All eyes remain on Centerville when it comes to a rejuvenated Uptown area and chic new restaurant offerings. The city’s Uptown Action Plan focuses on the areas around Main and Franklin streets, creating a less congested business district with more parking, restaurants and public gathering spaces. At the end of last year, Centerville announced the acquisition of 98 Franklin Street. That area will become public surface parking with a pedestrian walkway. City officials are finishing construction documents and finalizing engineering and site work details before bidding the project. Spring construction is planned. “I don't have a specific construction timeline yet, but I would assume that it would go through the whole 2023 construction season,” said Joey O’Brien, interim economic development administrator. “And that's assuming that we're able to find companies that have the manpower, the resources to actually perform the job.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/12/13/centerville-uptown-plan.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 20, 20232 yr $14M mixed development planned for Dayton An area yet to see significant investment is closer to welcoming a $14 million mixed-use development. The city of Dayton OK’d a zoning map amendment request by Ohio P&R Public Holdings LLC that would allow for a project that brings housing and a luxury, express car wash to North Main and Hershey streets. The nearly 2.5-acre site formerly was Ken’s Kars, 840 N. Main St., and was purchased last year for $375,000, county records show. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/01/19/new-housing-car-wash-plan-makes-progress.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 23, 20232 yr New Dayton-area library approaches completion Residents in Huber Heights will soon see the grand opening of a library at the edge of a large-scale upgrade project for a prominent library system. The new Dayton Metro Library branch, which has been in the works since 2020, is anticipated for completion later this spring. The 27,000-square-foot-library will be part of the redevelopment of the Marion Plaza on Brandt Pike. It will be the second largest branch in the Dayton Metro Library System. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/01/23/library-in-huber-heights-approaches-completion.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 17, 20232 yr Locally-owned restaurant may be foundation of new housing, retail development A locally-owned restaurant could be the foundation of a large development in an area that has received little attention. The small business, in a building now painted a distinctive purple, has operated for about two decades. Grandma's II Restaurant, 1610 N. Main St. in Dayton, would be demolished and rebuilt and thousands of square feet of multi-family housing and retail would be constructed. The proposed project is a family endeavor. Cordellus Keith, Sr. and his sons, Cordellus Keith Jr. and Stephen Keith are working with the city of Dayton and Pinnacle Architects to bring it to life. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/02/17/grandmas-ii-may-be-center-of-new-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 15, 20232 yr Dayton-area riverfront development project makes headway with $3M investment A significant investment toward a Dayton area’s $75 million revitalization and redevelopment efforts aims to put the city on the map as a destination. The planned district will bring new development, a whitewater park and new riverfront housing to the city. In a recent press conference, U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) announced a $3 million investment to the city of West Carrollton’s riverfront development project. The development, led by developers Dillin Corp. and Woodard Development, is slated for completion by the end of the decade. The 25-acre development’s centerpiece will be a white-water park as the West Carrollton stretch is the only place with viable pool of water for boating and a vertical drop for competitive kayaking, canoe and river surfing, according to a previous DBJ report. Additionally, the development site is anticipated to host, alongside a planned hotel, a small residential section anticipated between 25 and 50 units. But the main section of the acreage will go toward commercial development. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/03/15/west-carrollton-riverfront-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 28, 20232 yr Proposed development would bring 300+ residential units to Dayton region A proposed mixed-use development plan would add hundreds of apartments to a Dayton-area. If approved, the project would provide much needed housing stock in the area and develop the critical mass necessary to support the nearby entertainment area. Applicant Metropolitan Holdings LTD is requesting approval of a rezoning to planned mixed-use and basic development plan on vacant land at 6801 Executive Blvd. in Huber Heights. The property is located in an area designated as a potential future economic and entertainment engine in accordance with the city’s comprehensive plan. The proposed development site, located in a “grow and enhance” area would run along a natural stream. Plans revealed two residential sites would go above and below the stream with the commercial area above the stream. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/03/28/proposed-development-would-add-to-residential.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 26, 20232 yr Significant mixed-use development proposed for 43-acre vacant site in Dayton region A new mixed-use development is proposed for region. The development would bring a new housing option to existing and potential residents as well as commercial opportunities for local businesses in the growing municipality. RHM Real Estate Group proposed a new community in Huber Heights, dubbed Lehman Farm. The community, also to be worked on by Humphreys & Partners Architects, features 300 residential townhomes and four commercial spaces on its 43-acre site at 7125 Executive Blvd. Of the 22 acres slated for development, 17 acres will house the hundreds of new residential townhome apartments while the remaining five acres will hold four commercial out lots. “This site is located along a well-traveled thoroughfare, surrounded by residential uses to the north and west, commercial uses to the south, and Carriage Hill MetroPark to the east,” Municipal documents stated. “The vast majority of the proposed land uses are residential and are located adjacent to other residential uses. The proposed commercial out lots, which will likely have more intensive uses, are located to front Executive Boulevard.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/04/24/mixed-use-development-proposed-dayton-region.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 7, 20232 yr Sears building at former Salem Mall has shot at national historic listing "The Sears & Roebuck building at the former Salem Mall has been nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. The one-story structure on 4.7 acres at 5200 Salem Ave. in Trotwood was built in 1966 and consumes about 125,000 square feet, according to registration records. It closed in 2014 and was bought at auction by the city in 2019, records show. Sears has “undergone little modification, especially at the exterior, and maintains a moderately high degree of historic integrity,” records state." Read More: https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/sears-building-at-former-salem-mall-has-shot-at-national-historic-listing/7UTUYFCOURGFBAJUIBG6ZHO5O4/ Given that it has kind of become the poster child for vacant Sears locations due to iconic architecture (reference the 2018 Fortune 500 magazine article on Sears below, among others) I am really hoping they can preserve it. Glad Trotwood owns/controls the property and wants to preserve it too. https://fortune.com/ranking/fortune500/2018/sears-holdings/
May 8, 20232 yr I thought the Funk Museum was going in there?!? "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 8, 20232 yr The Funk Museum reposted the article on the Trotwood Friends Facebook page, so I’m guessing it’s still going in? The historical designation might help them preserve the building for conversion, at least partially, into the museum. 120k square feet is a ton of space, so if they do turn it into the funk museum it’ll be interesting (hopefully good-interesting) to see what is done with the rest of the building. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for a museum on malls and some kind of dog food museum since Iams is from the area (their homestead house is in old town Trotwood) but that’s probably very pie in the sky thinkingSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
August 10, 20231 yr I guess this goes here? LOL! God help us all... Buc-ee’s coming to Huber Heights If you have wanted a Buc-ee’s closer, your wish will soon come true. Buc-ee’s is coming to Huber Heights! According to a post from the Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore, the new Buc-ee’s location will sit at the intersection of OH-235 and I-70 in the northeast corner. “You won’t have to drive to Kentucky now to get your beef jerky and brisket sandwiches,” Mayor Gore said. “Welcome to Huber Heights Buc-cee’s.” More below: https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/buc-ees-coming-to-huber-heights/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 10, 20231 yr I have heard rumors that the famous Sunoco on Wayne has been torn down. Can anyone confirm? Will the Limp Bizkit solar eclipse show move to Buc-cee's?
August 11, 20231 yr Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s will land in Dayton Another national convenience chain is looking to plant its feet in Ohio. This time, Dayton will head as the initial source of growth for the chain in its eighth state. A 75,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s convenience store and fueling center is planned in the northeast corner of the intersection of 235 and 70 in Huber Heights. The development has been worked on by Columbus-based engineer Kimley-Horn. While site plans have yet to receive final approval from the city, Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore recently announced the location and intention for development in a Facebook post. “The rumors you have heard are true! The very first Buc-ee’s in the state of Ohio is coming to Huber Heights…,” Gore said in his post. “You won’t have to drive to Kentucky now to get your beef jerky and brisket sandwiches! Welcome to Huber Heights Buc-ee’s, we’re happy to have you!” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/08/10/ohio-s-first-buc-ee-s-will-land-in-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 13, 20231 yr On 8/10/2023 at 10:51 PM, ColDayMan said: Ohio’s first Buc-ee’s will land in Dayton Another national convenience chain is looking to plant its feet in Ohio. This time, Dayton will head as the initial source of growth for the chain in its eighth state. A 75,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s convenience store and fueling center is planned in the northeast corner of the intersection of 235 and 70 in Huber Heights. The development has been worked on by Columbus-based engineer Kimley-Horn. While site plans have yet to receive final approval from the city, Huber Heights Mayor Jeff Gore recently announced the location and intention for development in a Facebook post. “The rumors you have heard are true! The very first Buc-ee’s in the state of Ohio is coming to Huber Heights…,” Gore said in his post. “You won’t have to drive to Kentucky now to get your beef jerky and brisket sandwiches! Welcome to Huber Heights Buc-ee’s, we’re happy to have you!” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/08/10/ohio-s-first-buc-ee-s-will-land-in-dayton.html This is fantastic news for the Dayton area. I was in one of their stores in Tennessee and it was great. It was so busy it took 20 minutes from the time I got on the exit ramp until I got into the store, even though (like the proposed HH one) it was located right off the exit ramp.
August 18, 20231 yr On 8/10/2023 at 2:20 PM, Lazarus said: I have heard rumors that the famous Sunoco on Wayne has been torn down. Can anyone confirm? Will the Limp Bizkit solar eclipse show move to Buc-cee's? I live a block west of it in South Park, and it hasn't been torn down. Just bad ownership in recent years, though I heard that it's getting better w/new ownership (but I could be wrong on this ownership aspect).
August 25, 20231 yr Butler County's Trenton, Monroe join Great Miami Riverway Coalition A coalition of local entities leveraging an attraction that represents a $913 million tourist impact in the region has added to its ranks. The two newest additions, both from Greater Cincinnati, will further existing efforts to increase economic and community investment to attract more visitors, customers, jobs and residents to the area. Trenton, located in Butler County, and Monroe, which covers both Butler and Warren counties, are the newest partners of the Great Miami Riverway Coalition. The Great Miami Riverway, a program of the Miami Conservancy District’s River Corridor Improvement Subdistrict, is a partnership with local communities to support and encourage people to live, work and play safely along the 99-mile Great Miami River. With the addition of Trenton and Monroe, the 6-year-old coalition includes 20 partners amid local cities, counties, park districts and other organizations who work together to promote riverfront communities, recreation and economic development along the Great Miami River. “We are tied together by a common thread – the Great Miami Riverway,” said Christian Mattingly, city of West Carrollton Parks and Recreation director and chair of the Riverway Coalition. “By bringing our communities together, we are seeing millions of dollars of public and private sector investment in our Riverway communities.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2023/08/25/two-dayton-area-cities-join-coalition.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 13, 20231 yr Dayton nonprofit to develop $15.5M apartment community A nonprofit in the Dayton region is moving forward with the development of a $15.5 million apartment community. The apartments will replace housing lost in the 2019 Memorial Day tornados. County Corp — a nonprofit specializing in providing high-quality, affordable housing options — announced it has secured funding to develop a 63-unit apartment community on Main Street in Trotwood. The affordable housing project is part of a multi-faceted effort to replace rental housing lost in the 2019 tornados. Construction is expected to start in the first quarter or 2024, with occupancy starting in the fourth quarter of 2025. The community, known as “At Main”, will be a 53,000-square-foot, three-story apartment complex offering units with rents ranging from $400 to $960 and units ranging from 643 square feet to 1,140 square feet. There will be 18 one-bedroom units, 33 two-bedroom units and 12 three-bedroom units. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/09/12/county-corp-trotwood-apartments.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 20, 20231 yr Kettering city manager talks new strategic plan, possible 'downtown' area Kettering's city manager Matt Greeson knows communities don't grow by accident. In fact, it's the opposite; dynamic and vibrant business communities are developed with intention. That's why Kettering has a community-involved plan, coined "Spark Kettering," that will guide the city's future. A roughly 30-person steering committee is working with the city to shape goals, strategies and action steps. In November, the committee's work will go out for public comment, with Greeson expecting the plan to be finalized by late this year or early next year. Greeson recently sat down with the Dayton Business Journal to discuss the plan and goals for the city, including the possibility of adding a "downtown" area. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/10/19/kettering-matt-greeson-spark-kettering.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 25, 20231 yr Kettering moves forward to convert business park to mixed-use district Kettering’s Miami Valley Research Park has been a collection of office buildings for years. That’s about to change – to make it a more livable, green, welcoming place for employees, employers, and the overall community. This summer, the Research Park’s CCR — covenant, conditions, and restrictions — that governs the appearance of its buildings changed, said Amy Schrimpf, Kettering’s economic development manager. The changes are for it to not be just for office or industrial use, she said, but now can be residential, mixed-use retail, and hospitality – like a coffee shop. “The reason behind the change is to bring more amenities to the park," Schrimpf said. "To turn it from a sleepy research park to one with more activity, more life in it from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. To make it more a place to live, work and play instead of just work.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/10/24/kettering-research-park.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 7, 20231 yr Proposed $30M STEM hub hoping to grow workforce makes funding bid, increases in size A proposed $30 million STEM hub aiming to grow the region's workforce is making another bid to fund the effort. The project also has grown in scale. Air Camp Inc. is looking for the Dayton Region Priority Development & Advocacy Committee (PDAC) to fund the STEM Talent Development Complex in full. Last year, the company made a similar push, asking for $7 million for operations and maintenance. There was another notable difference between last year's application and this year's: the size. Last year, the facility sat at 53,000 square feet. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/12/06/stem-talent-development-complex-2023.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 2, 20241 yr Dayton-area city making headway on destination project’s $15 million second phase A Dayton-area municipality looks to continue chipping away at a major destination project. Once completed, the project would bring hundreds of jobs to the region and attract more than 100,000 visitors. The city of West Carrollton is making headway on its river district and whitewater park project, seeking funding for a $15 million phase two. Joe Tuss, an economic development consultant at JT Development Consulting, said the project will create a one-of-a-kind amenity on the Great Miami Riverway that will be a catalyst and community centerpiece for a $70-plus million mixed-use development by Woodard Development along the Great Miami River at the I-75 West Carrollton interchange. Development will create up to 500 new jobs and $10 million in new payroll. Development includes roadway upgrades, utility relocation, bikeway and pedestrian improvements and a one-of-a-kind whitewater park with a competition wave surfing feature along the Great Miami River in West Carrollton. A market analysis concluded that the West Carrollton Whitewater Park can attract over 100,000 visitors annually. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/01/west-carrollton-jobs.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 17, 20241 yr Centerville event venue to double capacity with new space, two projects still to come A 19th century farmhouse complex nestled in the heart of Centerville, is making moves on its reinvestment and improvement efforts. A $6 million construction project recently was awarded on the site with two historic renovation projects still to be awarded later this year. Benham’s Grove at 166 N. Main St. in Centerville has heavily utilized its historic campus to host events. However, high demand for larger events forced the venue to put up a temporary tent throughout the year. In an attempt to cater more heavily to high-capacity events, Benham’s Grove pursued a permanent indoor event structure. The $6 million event center is set to break ground in March. Instead of sitting beside the historic campus, it will be constructed across the site, enabling Benham’s Grove to host double the events throughout the year without tampering with the historic nature of the existing buildings. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/17/benhams-grove-awards-one-bid-two-to-go.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 24, 20241 yr Glad the city is being proactive with this... What excess parking downtown means for Dayton Downtown Dayton has a lot of empty space. Some 29% of downtown Dayton is solely dedicated to car parking, according to research by the Parking Reform Network — a parking reform advocacy nonprofit. The Gem City was recently added to the group's parking lot map, which tracks dedicated parking land in over 100 major U.S. cities. "The goal is to get people either to live, to work or just come downtown," Thomas Carpenito, project manager for the Parking Reform Network, told the Dayton Business Journal. "Having ample parking is one thing, but having an oversupply really does damages to the likelihood someone is actually going to want to live or shop downtown." Overall, the group gave downtown a final "parking score" of 50, meaning Dayton sits at about the median percentage of dedicated parking land compared to similarly sized cities. The score put Dayton in the middle of the pack nationally — ahead of cities like Columbus, Detroit and Indianapolis but behind the likes of Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and New York City. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/01/24/downtown-dayton-parking-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 9, 20241 yr City accepting applications for $75,000 in improvement projects A pool of $75,000 in funding is up for grabs through a Dayton-area city’s incentive program. Funding has been utilized for well-known restaurants in recent years. Uptown Upgrades, the Centerville Community Improvement Corp. (CCIC) incentive program created to incentivize façade and streetscape improvement, will award more funding in 2024. The current round of $75,000 will add to the CCIC's incentive funding provided in recent years: $147,000 in 2023 and $328,300 in 2022. Capital funds totaled $3.5 million. Private investment resulting from CCIC incentives and general momentum of reinvestment totaled more than $4.6 million over the last two years. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/02/09/centerville-incentives.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 13, 20241 yr City of Centerville seeks $1 million to improve downtown A municipality in the Dayton region is embarking on a $2 million project to improve its downtown area, citing the importance of providing a strong sense of community, place and quality of life. The project aims to refine the space and attract new businesses to the area. The city of Centerville is focused on revitalizing its downtown and are currently working on a multi-phase plan to strengthen the area and foster a closer community. The city has submitted a request for funding to assist in their goal. The project, titled, Uptown Centerville Connectivity and Development Improvements, aims to enhance the city’s business district located around the intersection of Main and Franklin Street. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/02/13/centerville-pdac-downtown-funding.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 5, 20241 yr Construction begins on popular Centerville park Construction has begun on a beloved park located in Centerville. The 60-acre park includes a community amphitheater, a Veterans Memorial Plaza, walking trails, playground equipment, an incline skating rink, a cricket pitch and a disc golf course. Stubbs Park in Centerville is a hot spot for many residents to listen to local musicians, walk their dog, or sit down for a picnic. However, the area will be shut down until 2025 for renovations. The city of Centerville created a master plan for Stubbs Park, collecting stakeholder input from residents, business owners, Washington Township, Centerville-Washington Park District, Centerville City Schools and Washington-Centerville Public Library. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/04/stubbs-park-centerville-improvements.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 21, 20241 yr Nearly 200 new apartments coming to local municipality When a tornado hit in 2019, a local municipality experienced devastating losses to the community, including nearly 1,000 units of housing. Now, this Dayton-area city is rebuilding from the ground up and restoring housing to its citizens to get back to what it once was. The city of Trotwood is currently in the process of approving three new housing developments which will offer residents, and others who move to the city, up to nearly 200 new apartments. The three developments will be located on a 19-acre site near the corner of East Main Street and Olive Road. The housing developments will be funded in part by U.S. Department of Housing and Development funds through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program. The first planned housing development is named At Main. Developed by Oberer, the property will span over four acres. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/03/20/trotwood-jalen-lofts-at-main-flats-wolf-creek.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 30, 20241 yr Construction underway on $5 million event center in Centerville Construction is underway on a new 200-capacity event center in Centerville. The project will host parties, weddings, and more for Dayton residents for years to come. The $5.3 million event center at Benham’s Grove, 166 N. Main St. in Centervillem will feature outdoor spaces and grand rooms for guests to utilize. The facility will complement the historic nature of the 19th-century estate for generations in the future. Instead of sitting beside the historic campus, it will be constructed across the site, enabling Benham’s Grove to host double the events throughout the year without tampering with the historic nature of the existing buildings. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/04/29/centerville-benhams-grove-event-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 14, 20241 yr Growing Dayton suburb to develop central business district (Bids opening) While Huber Heights was identified as Dayton’s fastest growing community following the last U.S. census in 2020, city officials say it has long operated without a traditional downtown. However, plans are underway to reposition the city’s core and establish it as a primary gathering location for its residents. A strip mall center at Marian Meadows, located at Brandt Pike and Fishburg Road, will be repurposed into a business district. The process began with the Huber Heights branch of the Dayton Public Library developed on site. Now, the next stage is construction entails a new $6.5 million government center that will house all staff and operations. Additionally, the tax and water departments will move into the city’s current city hall, which will be renovated to serve the purpose of offering these services. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/13/huber-heights-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 16, 20241 yr Huber Heights adds housing to accommodate surge of residents Huber Heights is adding nearly 1,500 new housing units now and in the near future to meet a rising demand – and it might not even be enough. The city’s home vacancy rate is near zero, and the rental vacancy rate is about 3%, said City Planner Aaron Sorrell. “We have a lot of room to absorb new units to bring the housing market into better balance,” he said. “We’ve heard from a developer who said he can’t build homes fast enough.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/05/15/huber-housing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 7, 20241 yr Miamisburg puts new focus on recreation with multimillion-dollar investments Plans for parks and recreation development in the city of Miamisburg has gone back decades. Those plans have been developed in fits and starts. But now, major progress has been recognized in a $5.5 million investment in Riverfront Park in downtown Miamisburg. Additional improvements for quality of life will be seen through another two large investments being made by city officials. Riverfront Park opened to the public last month, affording residents and visitors a new place to enjoy the view of the Great Miami River. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/06/miamisburg-parks-investments.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 13, 20241 yr Woodard Development to construct new office buildings, create hundreds of jobs A massive tract located near one of Dayton’s largest entities was recently purchased. The vacant land will host new offices within the next five years and create hundreds of new jobs once completed. Dayton-based Woodard Development purchased 55 acres of land for the Mission Point office development near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in February. The purchase price was not disclosed, but total investments will amount to well over $100 million. While planning is in the early stages, the firm aims to construct seven office facilities ranging in size throughout the development, with two already approved for construction. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/06/12/woodard-development-mission-point-beavercreek.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 22, 2024Jul 22 Springboro purchases 60-acre plot, new school may come Springboro recently purchased land on a 103-acre site in the city that will allow for future developments in restaurants, retail, and potentially even a new school. Springboro city council voted 5-0 at the July 18 council meeting to enter into a purchase agreement with Easton Farm Partners, LLC for the purchase of around 60 acres of land between the proposed commercial area fronting SR 741 on North Main Street and the existing homestead of the Easton Farm. The property was the subject of a lawsuit settled in November 2022, resulting in a court order that set in place a new PUD-MU zoning and general plan, but with no financial damages to city taxpayers, according to the city. Springboro inquired about purchasing the entire property at Easton Farm, according to Chris Pozzuto, city manager. However, certain sections, like the multi-family portion, were already under sales contracts, so it was not possible to acquire the whole property. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/07/22/springboro-easton-farm-new-school.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 29, 2024Aug 29 Huber Heights shares plans for a year-round indoor music center A growing suburb north of Dayton is planning to make major investments in its entertainment district, including an additional music venue in the future The city of Huber Heights made several announcements at Monday's city council meeting. They shared plans of making some upgrades on Executive Boulevard where the Rose Music Center is situated. They said plans also call for another indoor music center, reports our news partners at Dayton 24/7 Now. Aaron Sorrell, assistant city manager for Huber Heights, told DBJ the city is still working on an exact location with MEMI for the new center. However, he expects the development to land adjacent or very close to the existing Rose facility to share parking. The city hopes to wrap up details and send the project to bid in mid to late 2025. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/08/29/huber-rose-music-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 17, 2024Oct 17 Master plan aims to bring abundance of recreational activities, amenities to West Carrollton The city of West Carrollton is looking ahead into the future and exploring options to transform areas of the city into the ultimate destination, featuring dining, retail, lodging and activities for visitors and residents across the Miami Valley. A Western Lakes Master Plan has been created that outlines future plans that would convert large natural areas within West Carrollton into a recreational hub. The purpose of the master plan is to outline conceptual ideas for future development which could take place at properties west of the Great Miami River. The Master Plan The Western Lakes sites include approximately 575 acres of land across a 1.5-mile stretch on Farmersville-West Carrollton Road. The city believes that a strong economic, physical and thematic connection between Western Lakes and downtown West Carrollton will strengthen the likelihood of success for both, according to city documents. “When downtown West Carrollton is bolstered with more restaurant, retail, lodging and entertainment venues, the dual vibrancy of it and Western Lakes will become an attractive destination,” reads the master plan. The goal of the large development is creating a collection of destinations for recreation, relaxation, retreat and events within the natural setting of the Western Lakes. The master plan includes amenities that aim to attract visitors to the region and details on how to preserve the natural environment. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2024/10/17/western-lakes-master-plan-west-carrrollton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
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