December 19, 20177 yr Edward Wren Company building receives $2 million Elsewhere in the Miami Valley, two other area projects were granted Ohio Preservation Historic Tax Credits. The Edward Wren Company building in downtown Springfield, located at 31 E. High St., was granted $2 million. The Edward Wren building was first built in 1921 as a department store and bank, and later became a warehouse and office space before falling vacant. The building has been empty for many years and was nearly demolished. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/19/dayton-arcade-receives-4m-in-historic-tax-credits.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 27, 20177 yr ::) Springfield seeks funding for downtown parking facility The city of Springfield is seeking $2.5 million for the construction of a new downtown parking facility. In an application submitted to the Dayton Region Priority Development & Advocacy Committee (PDAC), representatives from the city of Springfield proposed the construction of a 485-space parking garage that includes three 5,000-square-foot spaces on the ground level available for commercial and retail use. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/27/springfield-seeks-funding-for-downtown-parking.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 30, 20177 yr Dayton-area college plans $2.3M renovation project at performing arts centers The Clark State Performing Arts Center and neighboring Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center provide a home for arts entertainment in Springfield. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/29/dayton-area-college-plans-2-3m-renovation-project.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 24, 20187 yr ::) Clark County offers $1M for construction of new parking garage The $9.7 million project proposes the construction of a 485-space parking facility in downtown Springfield. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/05/24/clark-county-offers-1m-for-construction-of-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 24, 20187 yr It looks like Springfield has almost torn down its entire core to create parking, but they need to build another parking garage? Springfield: Nothing to do or see, and no reason to visit, but parking is a breeze!
September 14, 20186 yr Clark County approves $7.6M for new dispatch center, building renovations Clark County commissioners have approved millions of dollars in funding for several capital improvement projects in 2019, including the construction of a new 9-1-1 communications center and interior renovations at a government building. Commissioners approved $7.6 million in bonds for the two projects at Wednesday’s meeting. The $5.1 million 9-1-1 dispatch center will include site improvements, as well as upgrading, replacing and refurbishing technology. The county is currently seeking proposals from architects who will design the facility. Local officials are still deciding where the dispatch center will be located. The current dispatch center is located at the Public Safety Building, 130 N. Fountain Ave. in Springfield. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/09/14/clark-county-approves-7-6m-for-new-dispatch-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 19, 20186 yr Historic Springfield building to be transformed into commercial, co-working space A historic building that was once a thriving marketplace in downtown Springfield is getting a revival. Myers Market, located at 101 S. Fountain Ave., will be turned into a mixed-use facility that is set to include a year-round farmers' market, shared commercial kitchen, food hall and co-working space for entrepreneurs. The project is a joint effort between SpringForward, a private equity organization focused on the redevelopment of downtown Springfield, and COhatch, a Columbus group that helps establish co-working, event and office space for businesses and individuals. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/09/19/historic-springfield-building-to-be-transformed.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 19, 20186 yr New townhomes planned for downtown Springfield A Dayton home developer is closer to building dozens of townhomes in downtown Springfield. Springfield City Commissioners passed an ordinance that would allow Charles V. Simms Development Corporation to create 34 townhome units in the downtown area, reports our news partner WDTN-TV. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/12/19/new-townhomes-planned-for-downtown-springfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 20, 20186 yr I guess I am missing where they will get the people who want to live downtown and pay 200K for a place to live. Springfield still has a terrible crime rate and the median income is 39,890 for a family(per Wikipedia). Good luck to the developer. Edited December 20, 20186 yr by BostickInsuranceAAA
December 20, 20186 yr ^ Guessing you would've said the same for OTR and Downtown Dayton before a bunch of units sold in those areas. There's a certain number of people with money, usually younger people, in every city who have a preference for living in the urban center. And they want the same types of finishes for their urban house that they'd want living in the suburbs, which means a similar cost for materials and an added cost per square foot due to being in an area with denser land use. I don't know how many of those people there are in Springfield, but 34 households doesn't seem like all that much for a city Springfield's size.
December 20, 20186 yr I didn't even have to click the article to know that this was going to be a Charlie Simms project. His townhouses around Dayton are... distinctive, to be kind. That said, I'm sure these will have no problem selling. Every other one of his new urban properties has sold out very quickly, and if a similar project in downtown Dayton can sell for nearly half a million per unit, these'll probably get snapped up too. Edited December 20, 20186 yr by BigDipper 80 “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
December 20, 20186 yr Simm's projects are not my favorite design-wise, but I think these could be good for Springfield. I would be interested in seeing a site plan to see how they will address the park behind Center Street; ideally, units should face and open up to the park. It will be an interesting test to see how these do in a midsize city market like Springfield. Hopefully they'll do well.
December 24, 20186 yr Springfield approves funds for new parking garage with retail space Springfield's city commission this week approved a number of initiatives they hope will improve the city's downtown. "When the downtowns do well, that tends to help anyone touching the downtowns. It just kind of works (its way) out from there. It has a ripple effect," City Manager Jim Bodenmiller told our news partner WDTN-TV. Bodenmiller said in the last 10 years, about $400 million have been invested downtown. The city hopes this continues to spark more interest in the area. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/12/24/springfield-approves-funds-for-new-parking-garage.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, 20196 yr Local university provides first look at $50M athletics complex The focal point of this massive project is "The Steemer," a 135,000-square-foot indoor athletics complex that will feature a 300-meter track, a playing surface for multiple sports, batting cages, a strength center, press box and concession stand. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/03/05/local-university-provides-first-look-at-50m.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 8, 20196 yr ^ A good thing "The Steemer" isn't in Cleveland. Edited March 8, 20196 yr by jeremyck01
May 2, 20196 yr Dayton-area university investing $1M in facility upgrades A Dayton-area university is investing more than $1 million to renovate and upgrade several facilities on campus. Wittenberg University in Springfield plans to make the investments this summer while students are on break. Buildings scheduled to be updated include residence facilities Ferncliff Hall and Firestine Hall; Hollenbeck Hall, Wittenberg’s humanities home; Recitation Hall, home to the Office of Admission, among other administrative offices; the McClain Center for Diversity and the Matthies House, home of the university’s Honors Program. Much of the work is expected to begin May 13 and should be completed by July 29 — well ahead of when students return to campus for the start of the 2019-20 academic year Aug. 19. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/05/02/dayton-area-university-investing-1m-in-facility.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 2, 20195 yr New downtown parking garage a 'catalyst' for revitalization The city of Springfield has broken ground on a new parking garage that officials say will help improve economic development efforts in the downtown area. The groundbreaking ceremony for the parking garage was held Thursday afternoon, and featured Springfield Mayor Warren Copeland, Sen. Bob Hackett (R-London), Rep. Kyle Koehler (R-Springfield), Clark County Commissioner Melanie Wilt and others. Construction will begin this month on the three-story parking garage, which will have up to 305 parking spaces and more than 3,000 square feet of first-floor retail space that will face existing storefronts on Fountain Avenue. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/07/01/new-downtown-parking-garage-a-catalyst-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 18, 20195 yr New townhomes break ground in downtown Springfield Downtown Springfield's newest housing development has officially broken ground. Center Street Townes, located on the corner of Center and Columbia Street, began digging for the first building's footers Sept. 11. The project's first model home to be open Spring 2020. The project consists of 34, three-story townhomes with a one car garage attached. Each townhouse will have two bedrooms and one and a half baths, complete with a nine-foot ceiling and an open trust ceiling system. All modern, energy-saving appliances will be used in each home, which are also described to have an urban, rustic "kind of feel." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/09/18/new-townhomes-break-ground-in-downtown-springfield.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 18, 20195 yr Urban and rustic? Charlie really is breaking new ground with his townhomes. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
September 20, 20195 yr City of Springfield revitalizes housing stock with new initiatives Introducing new housing and revitalizing existing neighborhoods are top priorities for the Springfield community. To address these needs, city officials and local executives have conducted housing studies and are moving forward with new initiatives. Last month, Springfield's comprehensive housing study titled "Housing in the Champion City: Comprehensive Housing Analysis" debuted, taking a closer look at the city's housing landscape. Recommendations were offered through this study, along with key strengths and strategies between city officials, county leaders and community stakeholders. The study was led by Greater Ohio Policy Center. The city treated this study as a way to establish a baseline for Springfield's current housing status. Most recently, the city has seen a boost in housing demand because of the growing workforce locally. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/09/20/city-of-springfield-revitalizes-housing-stock-with.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 19, 20195 yr Dayton-area art museum seeks new funding for $6M expansion An art museum in Springfield is seeking new funding to benefit its $5.9 million expansion project. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/12/19/dayton-area-art-museum-seeks-new-funding-for-6m.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 21, 20205 yr Ran through Springfield yesterday...the landmark Crowell-Collier complex is almost gone and both the Simms townhomes and parking garage are underway.
August 6, 20204 yr I've been browsing and reading more about cities that I haven't been to.. (more time these days in our Covid world). Springfield has some real gems, it's got a decent location... so why isn't it doing better? I realize that can be said of many places, but Springfield in particular as some assets, it would appear. I apologize if this make more sense for the broader City Discussion forum.
August 6, 20204 yr 33 minutes ago, ohpenn said: I've been browsing and reading more about cities that I haven't been to.. (more time these days in our Covid world). Springfield has some real gems, it's got a decent location... so why isn't it doing better? I realize that can be said of many places, but Springfield in particular as some assets, it would appear. I apologize if this make more sense for the broader City Discussion forum. Springfield is the quintessential Rust Belt town that time left behind. A modernizing economy and the Great Recession left this city in the dust, but once those industries started to falter, there wasn't much to fall back on. There are some really cool buildings and places in Springfield itself, but there's so much blight and poverty that it is going to be a long road back. There's some of the grass-roots activism that you sometimes see in impoverished areas to get redevelopment going. The best comp city I can think of would be Hamilton, OH, which is about 15 years ahead of Springfield in terms of recovering/reinventing from a tough couple of decades. NPR did a spot on Springfield a few years ago that is a good summary. My wife grew up in Springfield, so we visit fairly often. Edited August 6, 20204 yr by 10albersa
August 6, 20204 yr Quote Springfield is the quintessential Rust Belt town that time left behind. A modernizing economy and the Great Recession left this city in the dust, but once those industries started to falter, there wasn't much to fall back on. There are some really cool buildings and places in Springfield itself, but there's so much blight and poverty that it is going to be a long road back. There's some of the grass-roots activism that you sometimes see in impoverished areas to get redevelopment going. The best comp city I can think of would be Hamilton, OH, which is about 15 years ahead of Springfield in terms of recovering/reinventing from a tough couple of decades. NPR did a spot on Springfield a few years ago that is a good summary. My wife grew up in Springfield, so we visit fairly often. That's rough, though I have to say (and granted not seeing the city in person), having grown up in the hard hit upper Ohio Valley, Springfield looks much better. The quote from the union worker sums up a massive problem in general when he stated his starting wage in the 90s and how the starting wage is lower today.
September 4, 20204 yr City of Springfield to invest $1M in first phase of plaza redesign The city of Springfield will spend $1 million next year to renovate a parking garage and improve community spaces around city hall. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/04/springfield-plaza-redesign.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 10, 20204 yr Former Springfield Kroger store, surrounding area set for 'holistic' redevelopment The recent closure of a Kroger store in Springfield left a void in the community, but plans already are in place to transform the building and surrounding area into a new development with fresh food options, housing and public event space. On March 2, the Kroger Co. shuttered its location at 1822 S. Limestone St. The decision drew backlash from the Springfield community, including Mayor Warren Copeland, who said at the time they were "sorely disappointed that Kroger has made the unfortunate decision to withdraw from an area of our community that has so loyally patronized its services." The closure resulted in 69 people losing their jobs, and left local residents with one less option for their grocery needs. However, the backlash prompted Kroger to donate the building and associated equipment to the community, as well as land and non-proprietary contents of the facility without restrictions on future use. When it became clear there was no way to salvage the store, Springfield City Manager Bryan Heck said they immediately sprang into action. "We quickly shifted gears, with the focus being on setting a path forward for redevelopment for that site and the building itself," Heck said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/10/springfield-kroger-redevelopment.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 14, 20204 yr Plans for hotel, restaurants to boost Clark County's strong tourism efforts A mixed-use development project in Clark County continues to press forward. The development of 14 acres of land near the entrance to the Clark County Fairgrounds is underway in partnership between Clark County, the Clark County Land Bank and local developer Dillin LLC, said Ethan Harris, community development director for Clark County and executive director of the Clark County Land Bank. Plans call for development of a hotel, restaurant and retail spaces, a new entrance and landscaping to the fairgrounds, a new fair office and retention pond in the area near Interstate 70 and Ohio 41. "We’re on a good trajectory to make that happen," Harris said of the hotel and restaurant/retail uses. "The need, want and desire for that at that location is very high. The hotel and restaurants will be a symbiotic relationship." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/14/champions-park-update-springfield-spotlight.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20204 yr Springfield residential real estate market grows with new housing projects The housing market in Springfield is gaining traction with new projects and initiatives underway. The city of Springfield is taking steps to improve the area's housing stock with a number of investments, including its comprehensive housing study titled "Housing in the Champion City: Comprehensive Housing Analysis." The study, led by Greater Ohio Policy Center, debuted last September and takes a closer look at the city's housing landscape. The city treated this study as a way to establish a baseline for Springfield's current housing status. A housing consortium team was formed as well — comprised of local professionals active in the city and county sector, along with executives involved with local foundations, banks, private industries and nonprofits. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/15/springfield-housing-projects-gain-momentum.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 15, 20204 yr Good things are happening in Springfield! “All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
September 22, 20204 yr Downtown Springfield sees flurry of new commercial, residential development A flurry of new commercial and residential activity is contributing to the revitalization of downtown Springfield. From new businesses and housing to additional parking options, here are the latest updates on the progress being made in the city core. ... New housing options Along with commercial development, new residential activity is picking up steam in downtown Springfield. Local developer Charles Simms Development is constructing 34 townhomes on a one-acre site in the city core. Simms has completed the first building — a six-unit complex that already has four occupants — and has begun construction on the second building, which will be a four-unit structure. A third building also is the works. Heck said this complex is currently in the plan review process, and Simms is working with the city to obtain the proper building permits. The hope is to have the third building under construction before the end of 2020. When finished, the total complex will include six buildings. Five of these will have six units, along with the four-unit structure that is under construction. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/22/downtown-springfield-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 22, 20204 yr Springfield really could be a good bedroom community for Columbus and Wright-Patt employees. Now if only we could get a train running between Dayton and Columbus with a stop in Springfield... “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
September 23, 20204 yr Springfield chamber leaders talk downtown's growth, continued investments We may be in the middle of a global pandemic, but that isn't slowing momentum in one Greater Dayton region. Springfield, the county seat of Clark County, is more than a decade into implementing its 2009 Greater Springfield Moving Forward plan, and the work continues. "It's a time of momentum for us," said Mike McDorman, president and CEO of the Chamber of Greater Springfield. "That momentum continues even during the pandemic." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/09/23/springfield-chamber.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 23, 20204 yr More off the cuff ramblings, but it would be great if Springfield actually grew enough to become a part of the Dayton MSA again. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 22, 20214 yr New hotel coming to mixed-use development near Clark County Fairgrounds The hotel is part of a broader mixed-use development underway at the local fairgrounds. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2021/04/22/hotel-at-champions-park.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 9, 20214 yr Cleveland-area developer to purchase mall for $2.3M John Bush - Dayton Business Jounral -- June 9, 2021 "Upper Valley Mall in Springfield will be sold to Cleveland-area developer Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) for $2.25 million, the Clark County Land Reutilization Corp. announced Wednesday. The sale comes as the mall readies to close to the public on June 16. ... After completing due diligence testing, ICP is expected to take ownership this fall of the 76.8-acre property and 811,000-square-foot Upper Valley Mall, which was built in 1971. 'Our company has extensive experience with retail conversions and we expect our model for repurposing these centers into business parks will be very successful at the Upper Valley Mall,' ICP Senior Vice President Dean Miller said. 'The location, demographics and amenities in Springfield are well suited for our redevelopment plans. The team at the Clark County Land Bank and Executive Director Ethan Harris have been great partners as we move through this process.'"
July 1, 20213 yr Dayton-area redevelopment projects garner millions of dollars in historic tax credits Three redevelopment projects in the Dayton area have been awarded millions of dollars in tax credits, the Ohio Development Services Agency announced Wednesday. ... The Lagonda - Starett-Fried project garnered $1.3 million. The total project cost is $6.6 million. This project at 6, 8 and 10 E. Main St. includes two adjacent buildings in the heart of downtown Springfield. The Lagonda National Bank building was built in the 1880s and later modified to house a store. The neighboring building once housed commercial tenants, but the upper floors have been empty for years. After rehabilitation, the buildings will hold commercial spaces on the ground floor with an anticipated restaurant tenant. Office spaces will occupy the upper floors. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2021/06/30/historic-preservation-tax-credits.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 17, 20213 yr Here are the latest commercial and residential projects underway in downtown Springfield Several commercial and residential projects are underway in downtown Springfield, bringing new amenities, jobs and housing to an area of the city that has been targeted for substantial investment. ... State Theatre redevelopment Back on the commercial side, the former State Theatre on South Fountain Avenue is poised for redevelopment. Vander Roest said they purchased the building a couple months ago and are working with local groups that could be interested in buying the property, remodeling it and bringing it back to life. This project also is in the early stages so few details are available, but Vander Roest said they are performing due diligence on the building to see how the structure holds up. The ultimate goal is for the historic property, which was built in the 1920s, to hold entertainment events such as live music and movies. He said it could also serve as a venue for weddings, proms and other events. "We thought it was important to get this historic property under our control because it is really significant for downtown Springfield," Vander Roest said. "It's a beautiful theater, and could become a new event center in downtown Springfield." Way more below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2021/09/16/springfield-community-spotlight-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 9, 20223 yr Exclusive: Developer reveals new residential projects, signs more commercial tenants for Dayton-area properties In Springfield, Windsor has another residential project underway. A two-story, 18,000-square-foot building at 731 E. High St. is being completely redesigned and renovated, though it will remain in its current use as apartments. Dubbed, "The Mason, it will feature 16 one-bedroom units and two, two-bedroom units in what Dorsey described as a "very cool, English Tudor building." "We gutted it and turned it back into residential, so now it's updated and modernized," he said. "It's almost complete." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/01/09/windsor-project-update.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 20, 20223 yr Prominent Dayton-area builder adding additional townhomes to this community A bustling Dayton-area homebuilder is adding options to a local community. The project looks to draw new residents. Charles Simms Development is working on the next phase of its ongoing $8.5 million housing project in Springfield, having already established a residency for locals on the property. Vice President Robi Simms said the company aims to complete its fifth and sixth buildings, adding an additional 12 townhomes onto the existing 22 units in the community. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/03/19/springfield-housing-charles-simms-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 10, 20223 yr Springfield approves annexation for 1,200 new homes "The project, should it come to fruition, will be the largest of its kind in the area in decades. Columbus-based Borror property management company submitted the annexation request, and will develop the project. The housing development is among several that have been proposed in the city in recent years. Some residents are opposed to the influx of new housing, saying it will negatively impact schools and other resources. A rezoning request that will allow the latest housing proposal to move forward is awaiting final approval from Springfield commissioners. If the plans submitted by Borror remain the same, the project would result in the construction of 737 single-family homes, 375 multi-family homes and 146 patio-style homes for a total of 1,258 housing units, according to the development application." https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-approves-annexation-for-1200-new-homes/MKXKAKXYQJG5FPSMQPZW7HESYE/
June 10, 20223 yr 31 minutes ago, aderwent said: Springfield approves annexation for 1,200 new homes "The project, should it come to fruition, will be the largest of its kind in the area in decades. Columbus-based Borror property management company submitted the annexation request, and will develop the project. The housing development is among several that have been proposed in the city in recent years. Some residents are opposed to the influx of new housing, saying it will negatively impact schools and other resources. A rezoning request that will allow the latest housing proposal to move forward is awaiting final approval from Springfield commissioners. If the plans submitted by Borror remain the same, the project would result in the construction of 737 single-family homes, 375 multi-family homes and 146 patio-style homes for a total of 1,258 housing units, according to the development application." https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-approves-annexation-for-1200-new-homes/MKXKAKXYQJG5FPSMQPZW7HESYE/ Interesting project. This development will only be 40 minutes from downtown Columbus, just 5 minutes further than the travel time to downtown Dayton. That's a very easy drive to both downtown areas and gives you reasonably quick access to a ton of entertainment options and jobs (non-remote obviously).
June 10, 20223 yr Too bad West Jeff can't get any housing built. That 1,000 unit development they had proposed here is dead I think. Good for Springfield though. I can't believe there are people opposed to the housing though.
August 29, 20222 yr Downtown Springfield attracts new retailers, restaurants Springfield is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes a variety of new businesses to the downtown district. The influx of commercial activity is helping create a welcoming destination for people to explore. Bobby Bruno, development project coordinator for the city, explains that the revitalization process in Springfield began nearly two decades ago. "Securing the Springfield Regional Medical Center project was probably the first notable victory toward downtown revitalization back in the mid-2000's,” Bruno said. “Since then, it has been a process of identifying what types of businesses the community demands and fostering an environment conducive to attracting those businesses.” More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/08/28/springfield-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 23, 20222 yr Proposed $26M sports center to result in major economic impact for Dayton region A new sports and events center may be coming to the Miami Valley. The facility aims to attract regional sports tournaments and other events to the city’s core. The proposed $26 million facility is expected to result in doubled economic impact for the community. The Convention Facilities Authority of Clark County, in partnership with Clark State College, YMCA, City of Springfield, Clark County, NTPRD, and SPCSD are seeking $2.5 million to help build the Big Four Sports and Event Center in Springfield. Upon completion, the proposed 100,000 square-foot indoor events center would play host to youth and amateur athletic tournaments while also flexing to accommodate conferences, meetings and other special events. It will also serve as a wellness center and a place for local sports teams to play. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/11/22/proposed-26-million-sports-center-to-result-in-ma.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 23, 20222 yr I'd take it if an actual train went to it. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 8, 20222 yr $29M historic mixed-use development coming to Springfield A $29 million historic transformation project in Clark County will result in a new mixed-use development, Wren Lofts. The project recently received state support through tax credits. The project will be the first new construction market-rate multifamily project in the downtown core in many years and is anticipated to serve as a catalyst for new investment. Springboro-based developer Dillin took on the historic rehabilitation project to create nearly 90 market-rate apartments and 15,000 square feet of commercial space in downtown Springfield. The project is expected to create more than 2,200 full-time and 200 construction jobs. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2022/12/08/2909-million-historic-mixed-use-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 9, 20232 yr $32M downtown housing, retail project incentivized A developer’s plan to grow a local downtown’s housing by nearly 90 units as part of a $31.75 million project has been incentivized. The project will also include commercial space on the first floor. Dayton Business Journal previously reported Wren Lofts in downtown Springfield will see the Edward Wren building, 31 E. High St., used for 36 residential and 5,700 square feet of first-floor restaurant and retail space. A five-story, 6,000-square-foot building will be constructed for 53 residential units. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/03/09/318m-downtown-project-incentivized.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 31, 20231 yr Dayton-area museum finalizing $3 million renovation Earlier this spring, a regional museum broke ground on a $3 million renovation project to update a wing of the building’s most heavily engaging areas. The project is approaching completion in the coming months. Renovation efforts are well underway at the Springfield Museum of Art at 107 Cliff Park Road in Springfield. Columbus-based woman-owned, full-service construction firm Marker, Inc. is the design-builder for the project which is slated for completion this fall. The renovation is focused on revitalizing the 10,000-square-foot original north wing of the museum, which currently houses studio art classrooms and event space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2023/07/27/dayton-area-museum-finalizing-3-million-renovation.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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