May 10, 20178 yr Downtown Dayton building project lands $100K JobsOhio grant A local developer's project to revive a once-vacant downtown building has landed a grant from JobsOhio. The state development group executed a $100,000 revitalization grant with Woodard Development for a $549,000 revitalization project of the 444 W. Second St. building just east of downtown Dayton. According to the JobsOhio incentive, the project will create 18 jobs and $1.08 million in payroll, and retain another 12 jobs in the Dayton region over the next three years. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/05/10/downtown-dayton-building-project-lands-100k.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 11, 20178 yr City seeking buyer for old Dayton Daily News site The city of Dayton is soliciting proposals to redevelop the land where the Dayton Daily News once stood. The city issued a request for qualifications today that interested developers must answer by July 14. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/05/11/city-seeking-buyer-for-old-dayton-daily-news-site.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 15, 20178 yr Model home for high-end Dayton townhouses now open Developer Charlie Simms took a risk with his newest townhouse project, pushing into the upper end of the downtown Dayton housing market, and now it is paying off. The model Monument Walk townhouse was opened to visitors to tour the four-story home at a grand opening this Wednesday. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/05/15/photos-model-home-for-high-end-dayton-townhouses.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20178 yr :clap: Downtown Dayton developers buy more properties Developers in downtown Dayton have purchased more property. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/05/23/downtown-dayton-developers-buy-more-properties.html & http://fireblocksdistrict.com/ "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20178 yr :clap: Downtown Dayton developers buy more properties Developers in downtown Dayton have purchased more property. Wow, these guys are buying up everything. Seems to be fairly slow going on their existing properties, but I'm really hoping they'll be able to deliver. I did look into the window of where the Funk Museum is supposed to be at 113 E 3rd and there looks to have been a good deal of work done there, and there's the new tattoo shop on the other side of the street that recently opened. There's also a business about to open on the ground floor of the Oriel Studios building, but that isn't one that these guys own, it was the pop up shop program.
May 23, 20178 yr There is also some ice cream/alcohol bar thing going in next to the Century from what I remember. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 23, 20178 yr Yes, it's supposed to be a speakeasy-themed cocktail bar called Kette's Kandies. I was on a tour of the Elks building a couple months ago and there hasn't been any progress on the new bar, although they did mention it.
June 6, 20178 yr Downtown Dayton housing demand holds strong Housing is at the heart of the city’s downtown comeback and, with current apartments and homes almost all spoken for, there appears to be room for much more. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/06/downtown-dayton-housing-demand-holds-strong.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 20, 20177 yr Take a peek inside new Fire Blocks District re-development DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – An investor is pouring millions into re-developing two city blocks in Downtown Dayton with hopes of creating jobs and boosting the Miami Valley’s growing urban economy. Read more below: http://wdtn.com/2017/06/15/take-a-peek-inside-new-fire-blocks-district-development/ “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
June 20, 20177 yr I think the Fire Blocks is one of the big wildcards of downtown's redevelopment. It seems every three months or so we see a new "exclusive" article that says basically the same thing as last time, while no progress appears to have been made on apartments, restaurants, etc. that they've been talking about for over two years. In fact, they keep on buying up more and more properties with even grander pronouncements about revamping downtown. I want to believe it's all coming along nicely, but it'd be great to see something tangible soon.
June 21, 20177 yr Dayton picks developer for shuttered downtown tower City of Dayton has picked its preferred developer for a years-vacant tower. The city has selected Coon Restoration of Louisville, Ohio, as its development partner to revive the now empty 14-story, 245,000-square-foot building in the heart of downtown Dayton once known as Paru Tower. The company, which has done restoration projects in Hamilton, Canton and Cleveland, was picked over Weyland Ventures and a third local startup developer entity after an RFP process. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/20/dayton-picks-developer-for-shuttered-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 21, 20177 yr Looks like they have a solid track record, and I'm glad it's a new developer for our market. (I think Weyland Ventures has enough in the pipeline in Oregon East to keep them busy.) Hope these guys can get their financing in order soon, as this would be a big project for the CBD.
June 26, 20177 yr The case for Dayton's own 'High Line:' Downtown bike trail could be economic booster A new bike trail from downtown Dayton to Kettering could connect two of the busiest bike paths at a time that biking brings $13 million to the Dayton economy. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/26/the-case-for-daytons-own-high-line-downtown-bike.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 3, 20177 yr YWCA in the last leg of financing for major downtown revival project YWCA Dayton is in the final stretch of fundraising for a total rebuild of its downtown building after assembling $13 million in financing. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/30/ywca-in-the-last-leg-of-financing-for-major.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 3, 20177 yr Exclusive: Fire Blocks developers add another building as timeline shifts The developers of the Fire Blocks district have another building in their sights. More below: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/06/30/exclusive-fire-blocks-developers-add-another.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 17, 20177 yr City pushes ahead for downtown-to-Kettering bike corridor The city of Dayton wants to contract with a consultant to help it land the 6.5 mile stretch of abandoned rail line it envisions for a new elevated bike trail. The city will vote Wednesday on a $29,000 contract with Wilmette, Ill.-based consultant RMI Midwest to help it appraise the value of a 6.5 mile stretch of abandoned rail line stretching out of downtown and to the east, along U.S. Route 35, turning south along Woodman Drive until it ends in Kettering. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/07/17/city-pushes-ahead-for-downtown-to-kettering-bike.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, 20177 yr The developers of the Fire Blocks district have another building in their sights. I truly hope this projects happens, but given the recent reporting I'm starting to have doubts this group will be able to pull it off. They've been buying building after building but can't even make the Century Bar expansion happen for a very willing tenant. I wish they had just started with the Elks building instead of getting grandiose ideas of transforming a massive chunk of downtown.
July 24, 20177 yr Major downtown Dayton project 'fully funded' for Phase 1 A Major downtown Dayton project is funded for the first phase of its construction project, its developer said today. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/07/21/major-downtown-dayton-project-fully-funded-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 8, 20177 yr Dayton-area foundation awards $100K toward downtown pavilion The Dayton Power and Light Foundation is giving a $100,000 grant to “close the gap” on the funding goal for the construction of the Levitt Pavilion Dayton, a new outdoor music amphitheater in downtown Dayton. The venue will host 50 free, family-friendly concerts and cultural events annually, serving as a gathering place for community life that is easily accessible in the heart of downtown Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/08/08/dayton-area-foundation-awards-100k-toward-downtown.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 8, 20177 yr Downtown Dayton pavilion to open next summer The promise of an outdoor music pavilion in downtown Dayton has become a reality. Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton confirmed that the Levitt Pavilion Dayton will open in the summer of 2018. The $5 million capital campaign goal to build a state-of-the-art music venue in downtown Dayton has been reached. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/08/08/downtown-dayton-pavilion-to-open-next-summer.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 30, 20177 yr Dayton tops L.A., Denver as fastest to $5M fundraising for pavilion The Dayton community raised the money needed to build a state-of-the-art amphitheater downtown at the fastest pace of any city that is part of a national network of music pavilions. That’s pretty remarkable, supporters say, considering that the seven other U.S. cities with permanent Levitt music pavilions include Los Angeles and Pasadena, Calif.; Denver Colo.; and Arlington, Texas. More below: http://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/local/dayton-tops-denver-fastest-fundraising-for-pavilion/36679zxz8fu8X7aioFDbjJ/
November 14, 20177 yr Funding needed to turn historic Dayton building into residential, retail space Fidelity Development Group LLC is requesting $5 million in Ohio historic preservation tax credits to rehabilitate the Fidelity Medical Building, a vacant property at 211 S. Main St. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/11/14/funding-needed-to-turn-historic-dayton-building.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 14, 20177 yr Fingers crossed on this one... let's keep the momentum going, downtown! “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
November 15, 20177 yr Yeah, this would be a big win for that part of downtown. Hopefully the anticipated Levitt Pavilion right nearby helps get the project moving. Cool historic image too; wish they hadn't torn down that building on the far left of the picture.
November 29, 20177 yr Victoria Theatre plans downtown performing arts venue A proposal to the Dayton Development Coalition could result in a new performing arts and special events venue for downtown Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/11/29/victoria-theatre-plans-downtown-performing-arts.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, 20177 yr Oh, and this is the current building on-site: "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 12, 20177 yr YWCA renovation project receives $1M affordable housing grant A Cincinnati bank will provide an affordable housing grant of $1 million for the YWCA Dayton's efforts to renovate its building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/11/ywca-renovation-project-receives-1m-affordable.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 12, 20177 yr That Arts Annex proposal is an interesting idea. Just caught it after checking this thread for the last update. In Columbus IN there's a similar gallery space in the former downtown Sears dept. store that has seen a lot of success, although its focus is on architectural art rather than performing art.
December 13, 20177 yr City creates task force to assess future of Dayton Convention Center The future of the Dayton Convention Center may be decided by a select group of city and county leaders. City of Dayton officials announced Tuesday they plan to create a task force to decide what to do with the convention center, which is in need of major renovations. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/12/city-creates-task-force-to-assess-future-of-dayton.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 22, 20177 yr Construction of Levitt Pavilion Dayton to begin this month Construction of a new concert venue in downtown Dayton is expected to begin later this month. Dayton-based Shook Construction has been selected as the general contractor for Levitt Pavilion Dayton, to be located at Dave Hall Plaza on South Main Street. According to a news release, the City of Dayton and the Friends of Levitt Pavilion Dayton will collaborate with the Dayton-Montgomery County Port Authority to "manage the construction effort and stay within the construction budget of $5 million." The venue is expected to open next summer. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2017/12/22/construction-of-levitt-pavilion-dayton-to-begin.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 2, 20187 yr Downtown development guides Dayton's largest construction boom in decades It's no secret that downtown Dayton is the hottest area for development in the city. More and more experienced developers are entering the market, and Dayton is seeing the largest construction boom in decades thanks to new investment in and around the city's core. And the numbers back it up. Since 2010, $1.13 billion in projects have been completed, and another $422.4 million are in the pipeline, according to the Downtown Dayton Partnership. Combined, this exceeds $1.55 billion in investment. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/03/02/downtown-development-guides-daytons-largest.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, 20187 yr Dayton creative agency to expand HQ in historic downtown building Three years after its launch, a Dayton-based creative agency specializing in digital experiences is making a commitment to its downtown office. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/03/14/dayton-creative-agency-to-expand-hq-in-historic.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, 20187 yr $17M downtown Dayton building renovation to start in April Renovations to the 104-year-old building at 141 W. Third St. will begin in April. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/03/21/17m-downtown-dayton-building-renovation-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 22, 20187 yr Dayton’s Fire Blocks faces deadline, could lose $4.5M in funds The state of Ohio has told the group that wants to redevelop the Fire Blocks District that it has until June 30 to prove it has financing for the project or its tax credits may be rescinded. The Ellway Group won nearly $4.5 million in state historic preservation tax credits in June 2016 to help fund the restoration of the Elks Building and the Huffman Block building on the 100 block of East Third Street. More below: https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/dayton-fire-blocks-faces-deadline-could-lose-funds/JM2JWSzTlwZEMgxEj45QpM/ “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 6, 20187 yr Dayton’s Fire Blocks faces deadline, could lose $4.5M in funds Do people think that the Fire Blocks developers are going to be able to pull this off? Most who I've talked to have been fairly pessimistic, but I do have one contact who seemed to think they were progressing well on at least a couple of the buildings. I certainly haven't seen any first-hand evidence that they are doing anything.
April 6, 20187 yr I have no clue either. I'm with you, I'm not seeing any evidence except for maybe the sidewalk improvements. "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 6, 20187 yr Way back when they did an open house/tour of the buildings, they said that they hoped to get their Mexican restaurant concept up and running by October. As far as I can tell, they haven't even made any progress whatsoever on that space (the corner of 3rd and Jefferson, north of Century). The only tenants they've gotten so far is that tattoo parlor and the funk museum, but overall there has been very little visible work on any of the buildings. And their social media all seems to be fairly dead. That said, I did bump into one of the guys at Century Bar a month or so back, so they haven't totally fled town to leave the buildings' fate up in the air, I guess. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 10, 20187 yr Sinclair lands $2.5M for campus renovation project Sinclair Community College, one of the anchors of downtown Dayton, will embark on another campus upgrade project. Sinclair has landed $2.5 million from the Ohio Controlling Board for a renovation to its Building 10. The project is part of the college’s effort to reorganize all area of student services. “Sinclair Community College continues to thrive as an affordable, innovative and accessible college for our next generation of highly-skilled workers and leaders,” said Ohio House Minority Leader and state Rep. Fred Strahorn (D-Dayton). More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/04/09/sinclair-lands-2-5m-for-campus-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
April 13, 20187 yr Beer garden, new crossings and more: Big ideas for Dayton’s riverfront Dayton’s riverbanks could look a lot more like Cincinnati’s in coming years, if things go according to plan. The thriving Banks redevelopment that transformed a large section of Cincinnati grew out of a strategic development plan unveiled in the 1990s. Dayton is in the process of getting a riverfront master plan of its own. Dayton’s river banks already have welcomed some new apartment buildings, enhanced access points and outdoor restaurant space. Investments in downtown and the riverfront have exceeded $1 billion since 2010, officials have said. More below: https://www.mydaytondailynews.com/news/breaking-news/beer-garden-new-crossings-and-more-big-ideas-for-dayton-riverfront/5bmxn0JZ7U0XjCYMTZQR1J/ One other comment of note: "The realignment of Interstate 75 opened up new riverfront space on west bank of downtown, but the project also has created barriers blocking direct and easy access to the waterway, White said. “Quite frankly, we think they did a poor job on some of the on and off ramps,” White said." Why didn't anyone have this conversation with ODOT a decade ago when the I-75 plans were being drawn up? I know Dayton was a bit more of a hot mess in the early 2000s than it is now, but it would have been hugely beneficial to have had a voice in the room thinking about things like riverfront connectivity back then. The area around the First Street ramps is a pedestrian disaster. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
April 27, 20187 yr New CareSource building to honor company founder The new CareSource building in downtown Dayton will honor the company's founder when it its completed next year. The facility, which was previously known as CareSource Center City, will be named the Pamela Morris Center. Morris, who is retiring in May, launched the health insurance company in 1989 and has served as its CEO ever since. Under her leadership, CareSource has become one of the largest employers in the Dayton region and one of the fastest-growing companies. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/04/26/new-caresource-building-to-honor-company-founder.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 11, 20187 yr More downtown Dayton buildings could be eligible for historic tax credits Downtown Dayton could become its own historic district, as city officials are preparing a proposal to place more than 100 buildings on the national historic register, reports our news partner WDTN-TV. City planner Tony Kroeger told our news partner WDTN-TV getting more buildings on the official historic register, means more buildings will be able to access historic tax credits. "Some of the underused and vacant buildings will eventually have an important avenue to receive important financial assistance that are absolutely necessary to reusing these buildings," Kroeger said. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/06/11/more-downtown-dayton-buildings-could-be-eligible.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 14, 20186 yr Well THIS is good news... New developer taking over $100M Fire Blocks project A new developer is taking over a $100 million project to revitalize the Fire Blocks District in downtown Dayton, multiple officials have confirmed. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/06/14/exclusive-new-developer-taking-over-100m-fire.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 18, 20186 yr Arts industry revitalizes downtown with incoming venues The arts industry in downtown Dayton is growing with the incoming Arts Annex and Levitt Pavilion, both expected to debut in August. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/06/18/arts-industry-revitalizes-downtown-with-incoming.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 20, 20186 yr Columbus developer looks to take over $100M Fire Blocks project A Columbus firm is planning to take over the $100 million Fire Blocks project in downtown Dayton, a city official has confirmed. Windsor Companies, a residential and commercial contractor, is interested in becoming the new project developer for the Fire Blocks District, according to Dayton City Manager Shelley Dickstein. The company is likely to take over for the Ellway Group, which was the initial developer in the Fire Blocks project. Winfield Scott Gibson, a partner with the Ellway Group, declined to identify the new developer at this time, but he said previously that current discussions have determined his company will have "zero involvement" with the project moving forward. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/06/19/columbus-developer-looks-to-take-over-100m-fire.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 20, 20186 yr It looks like Windsor did the Vero Lofts in Italian Village. I hope they're more competent than the Ellway Group and we actually start to see some movement over here. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
June 21, 20186 yr No end in sight for downtown Dayton housing boom, developers say The demand for downtown housing continues to increase, and developers are looking for new opportunities to meet the need. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/06/20/no-end-in-sight-for-downtown-daytonhousing-boom.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 3, 20186 yr Columbus group brings new vision to massive downtown Dayton project One of the largest downtown Dayton projects in decades has a new developer and a new vision. Columbus-based Windsor Companies, a residential and commercial contractor, has taken the reins of the Fire Blocks District: a 10-acre, six-building complex bounded by Second and Fourth streets and Jefferson and St. Clair streets. A successful Fire Blocks project would create jobs, new residential and office space and breathe more life into the renaissance underway in downtown Dayton. Windsor Companies — which has taken over for previous developer, The Ellway Group — is starting immediately on its vision for the historic redevelopment. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/07/03/columbus-group-brings-new-vision-to-massive.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 9, 20186 yr Ahead of its 2018-19 season, the Victoria Theatre Association will be debuting its new venue, the Arts Annex, in August. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/07/09/theatre-association-hopes-to-attract-new-artists.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 16, 20186 yr A look at plans for downtown Dayton’s Fire Blocks District Next month, The Windsor Companies will hold an official launch event for one of the biggest downtown Dayton redevelopment projects in decades. The Columbus-based developer is transforming the Fire Blocks District: a 10-acre, six-building complex bounded by Second and Fourth streets and Jefferson and St. Clair streets. A successful Fire Blocks project would create jobs, new residential and office space and breathe more life into the renaissance underway in downtown Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/07/16/a-look-at-plans-for-downtown-dayton-s-fire-blocks.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
August 2, 20186 yr Lead sponsor named for Arts Annex in downtown Dayton The Victoria Theatre Association announced today a large fundraising gift for its new Arts Annex venue preparing to open. Construction on the $1.5 million project began in April by Miller-Valentine Group, a Dayton-based construction company. The DBJ last reported the Arts Annex construction should be finished by the end of this month. PNC Bank made a "significant investment" to the Arts Annex making it the lead gift, the Association said. The venue will be called PNC Arts Annex when it opens. An official grand opening will be held in October. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/08/02/lead-sponsor-named-for-arts-annex-in-downtown.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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