January 28, 200916 yr We're only using Facebook to get the word out and make announcements to the public; the public input and discussions will occur on the DMM Forum: http://www.dayton.mostmetro.com/forum/index.php?board=63.0
January 28, 200916 yr Hey, I participate darnit! "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 1, 201114 yr Downtown housing project in works The downtown Dayton corridor near Fifth Third Field may land another housing development. Charlie Simms, owner of Dayton-based Charlie Simms Development, is looking to build an 18-unit, single-family townhome complex near the ballpark. The development, referred to as Simms Condominiums Patterson Square, would be located at First Street and Patterson Boulevard. The condo project would include four buildings, two of which would have six units and two that would have three units. The three-story buildings would feature garages and balconies. Patterson Square would be built on a vacant land north of Canal Block... More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/print-edition/2011/02/25/downtown-housing-project-in-works.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 3, 201113 yr Kindred Hospital moving to downtown Dayton Kindred Hospital is planning to open new multi-million dollar hospital in downtown Dayton. The long-term acute care hospital will more than double its size and its employment base with a new location in Dayton. Kindred Hospital, which currently operates in the Elizabeth Place business and medical center, will reveal details about its expansion Thursday during a press conference at the former Dayton Heart Hospital on Edwin C. Moses Boulevard. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2011/08/03/kindred-hospital-moving-to-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 25, 201113 yr Downtown development booming Charlie Simms, owner of Charlie Simms Development, says a new day is dawning for downtown Dayton real estate. Since he broke ground in May on Patterson Square — a $3 million, 18-unit condominium project at First Street and Patterson Boulevard — the demand for residential units has exceeded his expectations, giving him hope downtown housing is on the rebound. Simms has now sold 11 of his 18 units and has broke ground on two of the development’s four buildings. By spring, he expects to break ground on the final two buildings. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/print-edition/2011/11/25/downtown-development-booming.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 2, 201113 yr Downtown project to boost housing Local developers are infusing downtown Dayton with new residential life, creating housing opportunities for those wanting the urban lifestyle. A demand for modern, affordable downtown housing is driving a number of new developments, such as Patterson Square, an 18-unit condominium project at First Street and Patterson Boulevard — and Canal Block — a condominium project on Patterson Boulevard. Yet, at the same time as downtown housing is on an upswing, urban office use is trending downward. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/print-edition/2011/12/02/downtown-project-to-boost-housing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 25, 201213 yr omg why walls that high? If you had to have brick walls, at least make waist high. That looks like they all have a floodwall out front.
February 25, 201213 yr Defeats the purpose of having front windows. Also a fire hazard if the ever is a fire and the gates are locked.
February 25, 201213 yr Yeah, the walls are a killer. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
February 26, 201213 yr I think the walls are trying to immulate a similar development one block South along Patterson.
November 29, 201212 yr :clap: DBJ Exclusive: Grocery chain eyes downtown Dayton for new store Downtown Dayton could see its first full service grocery store in decades within the next three years if a group exploring the city decides to move forward with its plans. Constantino’s Market, a Cleveland-based independent grocery store chain, is looking into opening its fourth store in the old Greyhound bus station at the corner of East Fifth Street and South Jefferson Street. “The city has been very aggressive in trying to bring us down,” said founder and owner Costas Mavromichalis. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2012/11/29/grocery-chain-eyes-downtown-dayton-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 29, 201212 yr Downtown Dayton grocery would fill void, may spur development A downtown grocery store would fill a need that has long been voiced by downtown residents, and could spur on redevelopment projects, local experts say. Bill Hibner, director of construction services for Oberer Thompson Company, said the Constantino’s Market grocery store that is considering establishing its fourth store in Dayton would be a great fit for Dayton because it would add a source of groceries and another lunch time eatery. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/2012/11/downtown-dayton-grocery-would-fill.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 29, 201212 yr WTF? Why Dayton and not Cincy which seems to be way ahead of Dayton (though this is good news for Dayton :P)
November 30, 201212 yr WTF? Why Dayton and not Cincy which seems to be way ahead of Dayton (though this is good news for Dayton :P) Uhhh...why compare? Both cities are improving their cores respectively. This??? Yes. And I'm presuming it's going to be improved (I'd hope!). "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 201212 yr Uhhh...why compare? Both cities are improving their cores respectively. Agreed, just that Cincy's situation is frustrating and the counter argument on that is that there isn't enough population. Then here comes along a city very nearby that has a fraction of the downtown population and they are able to get a proper urban grocery. Perhaps Cincy should be courting Constantino's instead of Kroger. Would serve Kroger right if that happens :P.
November 30, 201212 yr A fraction? Here's the info from the Census from both downtowns at having 0.8 square miles: Downtown Cincinnati Tract: Population (populated areas of tract) 265: 2,159 (Downtown/Fountain Square) 7: 3,498 (Downtown/Garfield Place) Total- 5,657 Downtown Dayton Tract: Population (populated areas of tract) 1501: 3,866 (Downtown) Total- 3,866 I wouldn't say having 1800ish more people is a "fraction." Both numbers are below 6,000, let alone Cleveland's numbers (comparing due to it being the home of Constantino's). Of course, since the last Census, both cities have added more people to their downtowns (i.e. The Banks in Cincinnati and the Patterson infill in Dayton). "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 201212 yr My numbers were including OTR, I guess that's why they are off. I remember a similar debate about how Indianapolis counts its downtown versus how Cincy does. Does Dayton include the Oregon District or Webster Station in its numbers? Nonetheless its similar numbers and people should be using this as an argument for a proper downtown grocery in Cincy.
November 30, 201212 yr Dayton does include Webster Station and the Oregon District (which is tiny). I did not include OTR due to it having its own grocery store (Vine Street Kroger) and not being in the CBD. Nonetheless its similar numbers and people should be using this as an argument for a proper downtown grocery in Cincy. Sure, but I'm just happy downtown Dayton is getting a large amenity that people have been hollering about for years to come back (since the downtown Ralph's closed in One Dayton Center almost 20 years ago where the Kinko's is currently). "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 30, 201212 yr Sure, but I'm just happy downtown Dayton is getting a large amenity that people have been hollering about for years to come back (since the downtown Ralph's closed in One Dayton Center almost 20 years ago where the Kinko's is currently). Its great news for Dayton I'm not denying that at all :)
November 30, 201212 yr Oh, I know. I think we should be happy for both cities in SW Ohio without going into the whole "why doesn't ___ have that if ____ down the street has it?" I'm sure both _____s will get it :). "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 6, 201212 yr Perhaps Cincy should be courting Constantino's instead of Kroger. Would serve Kroger right if that happens :P. The presence of Kroger is probably hurting the chance that any small grocers from start up in downtown Cincinnati. Kroger is the country's largest grocer, and would do anything they could to destroy someone from setting up in their backyard. /// Also, really inside that Greyhound station? Unless they do something major... I remember it being really really small, like smaller than a bus itself, not including areas for bus storage. /// Oh, but this is awesome news!
December 7, 201212 yr I personally wouldn't want to see Constantino's in downtown Cincinnati. Rather, I'd like to see millions pumped into an expansion of Findlay Market.
January 9, 201411 yr I figured it would be wise to start a thread on this topic because it seems like a lot is in the works for 2014. (at least we can hope) Here's info from the DBJ: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2014/01/citywide-looks-to-downtown.html?page=all In particular, projects include: MidPark http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/business/mid-park-project-to-start-this-spring/ncgXY/ Centre City conversion http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/business/downtown-building-wins-tax-credit-for-18m-in-resid/ncQhH/ Charlie Simms / Fairgrounds & Downtown http://www.simmsdev.com/patterson-place http://www.simmsdev.com/Rubicon-Square Fairgrounds Site Redevelopment / Genesis Project http://www.wdtn.com/news/local/montgomery/montgomery-county-fair-eyes-new-location http://citywidedev.com/neighborhood-development/genesis And conversions at the K + K building, the Merc, and 11 W. Monument Merc: 11 W. Monument (Beerman): https://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF-8&layer=c&z=17&iwloc=A&sll=39.763931,-84.193512&cbp=13,328.2,0,0,0&cbll=39.763660,-84.193293&q=11+w+monument+dayton&ei=iqLOUsPdHbLNsATqvIDoCw&ved=0CCoQxB0wAA (I do not have any onfo on K +K, nor do I know where it is, actually....)
January 9, 201411 yr Yup, lots of stuff popping up this past month. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 14, 201411 yr And now the David building conversion is coming back online again, hoping it happens! http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/blog/morning_call/2014/01/renovations-to-begin-on-downtown.html
December 11, 201410 yr Charlie Simms plans new $4.5M development in downtown Dayton One of downtown's most successful residential developers has another project in the works for downtown Dayton. Charlie Simms, president of Charles Simms Development, is negotiating to buy the parking lot at the southeast corner of Second and Sears streets to build a new 22-townhome development. The $4.5 million project will build on the success of Patterson Square and Patterson Place, where Simms only has a few remaining units to sell, and add stable residents to downtown who have a stake in the area's future. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2014/12/11/charlie-simms-plans-new-4-5m-development.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 6, 201510 yr Dayton leaders hope for redevelopment of another downtown building City leaders hope a historic designation will spur development in another downtown Dayton high rise. City commission will vote Wednesday to establish a Historic District Zoning Overlay at the 40 West 4th Street tower, also known as Grant Deneau Tower and Miami Valley Tower. The idea passed through the city's Landmark Commission in October, and its department of planning and community development in November. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/01/06/dayton-leaders-hope-for-redevelopment-of-another.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 4, 201510 yr Dayton seeking historic designations for two downtown projects Dayton is seeking historic designation on two downtown buildings where major projects could soon be underway. The city will hold public hearings Wednesday night to seek historic designation on the YWCA Dayton building at 141 W. Third St., as well as the former Delco building at 329 E. First St. The city is seeking to establish a historic zoning overlay at each property, creating a National Register historic district for each building. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/03/04/dayton-seeking-historic-designations-for-two.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 18, 201510 yr Developers to invest $15M in revitalizing Third Street A team of developers has purchased two buildings on East 3rd Street and is under contract for a third, with plans for revitalizing the whole block. Winfield Scott Gibson and Greg McCluskey, a team of developers out of Tulsa, Okla. who call themselves Breakaway Development, have purchased the David building at 115 E. 3rd St. and the Simms building at 20 N. Jefferson St. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/03/18/developers-to-invest-15m-in-revitalizing-third.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 2, 201510 yr Charlie Simms closes on land for downtown condos Charlie Simms is a step closer to starting construction on his next downtown condo project. The president of Charles Simms Development told me he just closed on the purchase of the 1-acre lot at the intersection of Sears and 2nd streets, where he plans to build the Brownstones at 2nd. The sale has not been recorded in the county records. Simms also released a rendering of the facade of the 24-unit development, which will stand out from his previous downtown projects Patterson Square and Patterson Place. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/02/charlie-simms-closes-on-land-for-downtown-condos.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 2, 201510 yr Charlie Simms closes on land for downtown condos Charlie Simms is a step closer to starting construction on his next downtown condo project. The president of Charles Simms Development told me he just closed on the purchase of the 1-acre lot at the intersection of Sears and 2nd streets, where he plans to build the Brownstones at 2nd. The sale has not been recorded in the county records. Simms also released a rendering of the facade of the 24-unit development, which will stand out from his previous downtown projects Patterson Square and Patterson Place. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/02/charlie-simms-closes-on-land-for-downtown-condos.html He should work in Cincinnati that fits in better than the Banks does.
April 3, 201510 yr The Oriel studios in downtown Dayton The finish is still drying on the hardwood floors, but tenants are lining up for the nine remaining apartments in a newly renovated downtown Dayton building. Garrett and Zita Gernon are putting the final touches on a major renovation and upgrade to the 131 E. 3rd St. apartment building, which includes 18 studio apartment units. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/03/photos-the-oriel-studios-in-downtown-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 18, 201510 yr Downtown restaurant owner prepares to gut downtown building The owner of a successful downtown restaurant has purchased another building in downtown Dayton and plans to renovate it. Jasmine Brown, owner of De’Lish Cafe at 139 N. Main St. in Dayton, purchased the small vacant building at 138 E. 3rd St. last summer for $42,000, according to Montgomery County records. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/17/downtown-restaurant-owner-prepares-to-gut-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 22, 201510 yr Grocery store, new restaurant in works for downtown Dayton The owners of a downtown Dayton apartment building are ready to invest almost half a million dollars in upgrades and to lure a grocery store, a few years after taking over ownership and management of it. Steve Norris, a partner in an Irvine, Calif.-based investment group that owns the Jefferson Place Apartments at 105 E. Second St. in Dayton, said the time is right to begin investing heavily in renovations to the apartments, and he is also working to bring a restaurant and grocery store to the retail level. More below: www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/21/exclusive-grocery-store-new-restaurant-in-works.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 28, 201510 yr :clap: Exclusive: Downtown office building close to sale A long vacant office building in the central business district has an interested potential buyer. The Centre City building, a 21-story historic office building at 40 S. Main St. in Dayton, is for sale. Bart Weprin, a managing director with Sperry Van Ness in Cincinnati, is marketing the 100-year-old, 244,000-square-foot building, and said there is a serious buyer in the picture. Weprin said he has been working on a sale for the last six weeks, and the building is not yet under contract. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/04/27/exclusive-downtown-office-building-close-to-sale.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 26, 20159 yr Downtown office building sells, paves way for Century Bar expansion The sale of a downtown building paves the way for a popular bar to expand. The 100 E. 3rd St. building sale closed Wednesday for $385,000, according to Montgomery County records. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/06/25/downtown-office-building-sells-paves-way-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 30, 20159 yr Downtown Dayton projects among 3 local efforts awarded $5M in tax credits Three historic redevelopment projects could get a major boost after a tax credit award announcement. The Delco Building, the Dickey Building and the Eaton High School building all received a total of almost $5 million in historic tax credits from the state on Tuesday. Each project has the potential to revitalize its surrounding blocks, if developers can follow through with finding the additional funding for the projects. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/06/30/dayton-area-projects-awarded-5m-in-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
July 18, 20159 yr Exclusive: $7M housing development coming to downtown Dayton Charlie Simms has plans for another housing development in downtown Dayton. Charles Simms Development says its newest development downtown will be called Monument Walk, at the southwest corner of Monument and Ludlow streets. The $7 million, 17-unit complex will feature four-story residences with about 3,000 square feet of space, as well as a sky terrace. Most of the units will have frontage on Monument Street, with four behind them with entry points from Lowe Lane. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/07/17/exclusive-7m-housing-development-coming-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 20, 20159 yr My alma mater... Chaminade Julienne plans new $6 million athletic facility in downtown Dayton In a surprise announcement, Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School told families and community leaders Wednesday night it will build a new $6 million athletic stadium downtown. The downtown-based private school unveiled its plans for a multipurpose facility, to be called Roger Glass Stadium, to be developed at the corner of Longworth and Eaker streets, immediately west of the school's campus in the southwestern tip of the city's core. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2015/08/19/chaminade-julienne-plans-new-6-million-athletic.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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