August 16, 20186 yr Official launch for downtown Dayton’s Fire Blocks District set for next week One of the largest downtown Dayton renovation projects in recent history will get underway next week. On Aug. 24, The Windsor Companies will hold an official launch event for the Fire Blocks District. The Columbus-based developer is transforming the 10-acre, six-building complex bounded by Second and Fourth streets and Jefferson and St. Clair streets. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/08/16/official-launch-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 27, 20186 yr City considers $250K loan for massive Fire Blocks project The city of Dayton is considering a $250,000 development agreement, in the form of a forgivable loan, to support one of the largest downtown projects in recent decades. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/08/27/city-considers-250k-loan-for-massivefire-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 28, 20186 yr Fire Blocks developer marks project launch with local headquarters The new developer of a massive project in downtown Dayton unveiled its local headquarters and outlined further details of the mixed-use initiative during a recent launch party for invited guests. The Windsor Companies, a Columbus firm that took over the Fire Blocks project earlier this summer, has spent the last two months rehabilitating a formerly vacant building into its new office space. The facility, located at 124 E. Third St., is part of a much larger project in the Fire Blocks District, which encompasses six buildings in downtown Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/08/28/fire-blocks-developer-marks-project-launch-with.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, 20186 yr City of Dayton approves loan for downtown Fire Blocks project The Dayton City Commission has approved a $250,000 development agreement to support a massive downtown project. Commissioners unanimously approved the agreement, which includes a forgivable loan for phase one of the Fire Blocks project, at a meeting Wednesday evening. The Fire Blocks District, a 10-acre, six-building complex in the city's core, is the midst of a $35 million redevelopment effort by Columbus firm The Windsor Companies. The quarter-million-dollar loan will be used to rehabilitate the historic Elks Building at 100 E. Third St. and Huffman Blocks, a multi-unit complex spanning from 111 to 129 E. Third St. The renovation and adaptive reuse of these buildings includes housing and first floor commercial space. Windsor plans to invest $20 million in these buildings, creating at least 90 new apartments and 30,000 square feet of retail/commercial space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/08/30/city-of-dayton-approves-loan-for-downtownfire.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 5, 20186 yr Fire Blocks developer starting to secure tenants The developer behind one of the largest projects in downtown Dayton is starting to line up tenants as work continues on the buildings it is rehabilitating. The Windsor Companies, a Columbus firm that took over the Fire Blocks project earlier this summer, has been working for months to transform a mostly vacant city block into a mix of commercial, housing and office space. Now, it appears the development is garnering some interest from various companies looking to set up shop in the city's core. Eric VanZwieten, head of marketing and public relations for Windsor, did not provide specific names, but he told me a law firm has agreed to take up the entire top floor of the 124 Building, which is one of three facilities Windsor is converting as part of the project's $50 million first phase. It is located at 124 E. Third St. Windsor also is in talks with a California coffee roaster, two fitness companies, a "high-end" craft beer and food business, and an "elevated restaurant concept" that could possibly be a steak house. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/10/05/fire-blocks-developer-starting-to-secure-tenants.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 23, 20186 yr Downtown arts venue to open this fall Downtown Dayton will soon welcome a new performing arts venue. The PNC Arts Annex, located on the corner of Second and Ludlow Streets, is expected to host a grand opening event late next month, according to representatives from the Victoria Theatre Association and Miller-Valentine Group. The PNC Arts Annex was featured in the 2018 Downtown Dayton Development Tour on Oct. 19, hosted by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. The 12,000-square-foot space will be the fourth downtown arts venue owned by the VTA, along with the Victoria Theatre, the Schuster Center, and the Loft Theatre. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/10/23/downtown-arts-venue-to-open-this-fall.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, 20186 yr Downtown Dayton building to become $20M boutique hotel A historic downtown building currently occupied by one of the largest companies in the Dayton region will soon become a $20 million boutique hotel. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/10/25/downtown-dayton-building-to-become-20m-boutique.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, 20186 yr Sinclair approves $4.5M project to redesign streets along downtown Dayton campus The Sinclair Community College Board of Trustees has approved a $4.5 million project to redesign the Fourth and Fifth Street corridors that run through the school's downtown Dayton campus. The redesign includes improvements to adjacent sidewalks and property, removal of parking meters, reducing the number of traffic lanes and creating more green space. Acres of asphalt and concrete will be removed, and more than 200 additional trees will be planted. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/11/14/sinclair-approves-4-5m-project-to-redesign-streets.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
December 13, 20186 yr Downtown Dayton building awarded $4M in historic tax credits A long-vacant building in downtown Dayton has been awarded $4.4 million in state historic tax credits. The Fidelity Medical Building at 211 S. Main St. was the only project in the Dayton region chosen in the latest round of recipients in the Ohio Historic Tax Credit program. The owners of the building, Fidelity Development Group LLC, plan to transform the nearly 126,000-square-foot building into 94 market-rate residential units, with retail space on the first floor. The estimated cost of the project is around $22 million. The project has also raised over $12 million in private financing and has been awarded $3.3 million in federal historic preservation tax credits, according to the state historic tax credit program application. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/12/12/downtown-dayton-building-awarded-4m-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
December 19, 20186 yr Boutique hotel, new restaurants eyed for Fire Blocks District The development group wants to turn the Price Brothers building into a boutique hotel and reconfigure an existing parking lot in the Fire Blocks District, while adding a handful of new restaurants by opening weekend of the Levitt Pavilion concert season. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/12/19/boutique-hotel-new-restaurants-eyed-for-fire.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, 20186 yr Developer making progress on new apartment complex in downtown Dayton The developer behind the Fire Blocks project in downtown Dayton is starting to see its vision come to life as progress continues on a loft-style apartment complex with first floor amenities. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2018/12/27/developer-making-progress-on-new-apartment-complex.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 4, 20196 yr I lived in South Park a few years ago. That area was slowly gaining popularity among ex-suburbanites formerly situated in Centerville and Beavercreek along with younger professionals attending UD and working Downtown. I also spent quite a bit of time near the Water Street development on the river and spoke with a few of the planners involved about the waiting list for residences there and the prices, which weren't steep, but weren't a bargain either. They all seemed to think that eventually younger people would be priced out of The Oregon District, South Park or St. Anne's and move Downtown or even across the river. Initially, I didn't predict much growth or development Downtown in the near future, but now it seems like it is really starting to take off. If what those developers were saying is true, I am highly interested in what the next decade will bring. Downtown Dayton was pretty burgeoning and alive in my youth and I would love to see some semblance of that again.
February 20, 20196 yr Stratacache CEO to invest $30M into downtown buildings The new owner of two of Dayton's largest office towers is planning to invest $30 million to renovate the properties. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/02/20/stratacache-ceo-to-invest-30m-into-downtown.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 Proposed Dayton boutique hotel, Century Bar’s new digs seek tax incentives Three Dayton projects have signaled they plan to apply for a combined $5.8 million in state historic tax credits. The largest project is the planned renovation of the Barclay building at 137 N. Main St. into a “branded boutique hotel.” The other projects target the proposed future home of the Century Bar and the Graphic Arts building, which a developer wants to turn into housing. More below: https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local/proposed-dayton-boutique-hotel-century-bar-new-digs-seek-tax-incentives/IxALVbQ1EHZqdaF4I7fPnN/?fbclid=IwAR18AaRan0-byYNTL8KtnbvIsuMi93S0Iv3Vkg0La4ZdgP8iWOu41183FLc I'm excited to see all this Columbus investment money pouring into downtown Dayton... The Graphic Arts Building has been purchased by the Windsor Companies (who are doing the Fire Blocks), and the new botique hotel on Main is being done by the folks who did Hotel LeVeque, which gives me high hopes for the quality of this project. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
March 7, 20196 yr Exclusive: Bodega-style grocery concept coming to downtown Dayton The grocery concept is likely to be an attractive option for downtown Dayton residents and employees who often travel outside the city's core to shop for food. The bodega-style grocery outlet will share space with several other businesses locating on the first floor of Huffman Lofts, a 71-unit complex on East Third Street in downtown Dayton. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/03/06/exclusivebodega-style-grocery-concept-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
March 7, 20196 yr That's awesome. I'm surprised the bodega concept isn't more common everywhere. Most walkable, medium density areas could support a bodegas style mart.
March 8, 20196 yr Hmmm... wonder if it'll be a scaled-down DLM? I'd be totally OK with that and it would play well with the Oakwood retirees who have been moving downtown recently. Whoever it is, having two downtown grocery stores is a huge win in my book. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
March 13, 20196 yr Nine months in, developer makes significant progress on Fire Blocks project Redeveloping the Fire Blocks District has the potential to become one of the most transformative projects in downtown Dayton. The multi-phase initiative, which involves the adaptive reuse of several downtown buildings, is likely to take years before the vision is fully realized, but substantial progress has been made since a Columbus developer took over the project last summer. The firm behind the massive redevelopment, The Windsor Companies, has spent the last several months working to rehabilitate decades-old buildings into a mix of commercial, housing and office space. Eric VanZwieten, head of marketing and public relations, says the goal is to create an entire ecosystem where people can "eat, sleep, work and play." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/03/13/nine-months-in-developer-makes-significant.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, 20196 yr City considers land sale for new mixed-use facility downtown The city of Dayton is considering a land sale that would pave the way for a new mixed-use facility in the downtown area. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/03/20/city-considers-land-sale-for-new-mixed-use.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 12, 20196 yr Rooftop restaurant, new parking garage eyed for downtown Dayton's largest office tower Several restaurants, including a rooftop eatery for the summer months, and a multi-story parking garage are among investments the new owner of downtown Dayton's largest office tower is proposing for the building. Stratacache Tower will see close to $30 million in investment from the ownership group who purchased the building this past winter. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/05/10/rooftop-restaurant-new-parking-garage-eyed-for.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
May 17, 20196 yr Downtown Dayton boutique hotel to showcase city's history New details have emerged about the plans to transform a historic downtown Dayton building into a boutique hotel. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/05/16/exclusive-downtown-dayton-boutique-hotel-to.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 5, 20196 yr Downtown Dayton apartment building sells for $1.4M A downtown Dayton apartment complex has been sold to a Philadelphia-based property management company. The JP Flats building (also known as Jefferson Place Flats) at 105 E. Second St. was sold for $1.39 million last week, according to Montgomery County property records. The buyer is listed as Lindy Jefferson Flats LLC, which is affiliated with Lindy Communities in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. The Dayton Business Journal previously reported in January Lindy Communities was planning to acquire the high-rise building. Lindy Communities President Alan Lindy said JP Flats will be scheduled "for full renovations" upon the acquisition, including glass-encased patios, and will be designed to have a presidential theme. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/05/downtown-dayton-apartment-building-sells-for-1-4m.html?iana=hpmvp_day_news_headline “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
June 14, 20195 yr Sinclair Community College investing millions in upgrades to downtown Dayton campus This year alone, Sinclair will have completed nearly $27 million in major campus projects. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/14/sinclair-community-college-investing-millions-in.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, 20195 yr Hotel lodging tax may provide much-needed funding for Dayton Convention Center The new Ohio budget bill includes language on an excise tax that could provide funding to help save the Dayton Convention Center. In the latest version of the state budget bill, a hotel lodging tax of up to 3 percent is included for Ohio counties, including Montgomery. The tax would be administered by a convention facilities authority, an organization that could be established by county commissioners via a resolution. Updates to the two-year, $69 billion spending bill were released this week by the Senate Finance Committee, which recommended it for passage on the Senate floor. State legislators must approve the bill before it can be signed into law by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine. The deadline for DeWine to sign the bill is June 30. The bill could have lucrative implications for the Dayton Convention Center, as additional funding through the lodging tax may provide a boost the city needs to save the facility. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/20/hotel-lodging-tax-may-provide-much-needed-funding.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, 20195 yr Three Dayton-area properties awarded over $1M in historic tax credits Three Dayton-area properties have been awarded a combined $1.08 million in state historic tax credits. Two historic downtown buildings and a historic building in Miamisburg were named recipients of the latest round of Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits by the Ohio Development Services Agency. In downtown Dayton, the Dayton Power & Light Building at 18 S. Jefferson St. was awarded $200,000 and the Graphic Arts Building at 221-223 S. Ludlow St. was awarded $451,000. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/26/three-dayton-area-properties-awarded-over-1m-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 27, 20195 yr Rooftop restaurant, new parking garage eyed for downtown Dayton's largest office tower Several restaurants, including a rooftop eatery for the summer months, and a multi-story parking garage are among investments the new owner of downtown Dayton's largest office tower is proposing for the building. Stratacache Tower will see close to $30 million in investment from the ownership group who purchased the building this past winter. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/27/rooftop-restaurant-new-parking-garage-eyed-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, 20195 yr Downtown Dayton development project lands $200K in historic tax credits A $1.6 million project to restore a historic downtown Dayton building just got a boost. The Dayton Power & Light Building at 18 S. Jefferson St. was recently awarded $200,000 in state historic tax credits from the Ohio Development Services Agency, one of three Dayton-area projects that received a combined $1.08 million through the program. The 13,000-square-foot building is part of the Fire Blocks District, currently being redeveloped by The Windsor Companies, a Columbus-based development firm. The Dayton Business Journal previously reported the building would become the new home of the Century Bar, currently located next door at 11 S. Jefferson St. The overall cost of the renovations to the DP&L Building is an estimated $1.6 million, according to the Ohio Development Services Agency. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/06/30/downtown-dayton-development-project-lands-200k-in.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, 20195 yr Vacant downtown building awarded over $450K in historic tax credits A $4.5 million project to transform a long-vacant historic building in downtown Dayton has been awarded $451,000 in tax credits. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/07/03/vacant-downtown-building-awarded-over-450k-in.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 26, 20195 yr (One of) Downtown Dayton's oldest high-rise(s) eyed for $30M redevelopment project A historic downtown Dayton building is being eyed for a $30 million mixed-use redevelopment project that includes a hotel, luxury apartments, office space and retail. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/07/26/downtowndaytons-oldest-high-rise-eyed-for-30m.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
September 24, 20195 yr Inside Sinclair's new $15M gateway to campus Sinclair Community College may be the largest college by total enrollment in the Dayton region, but until this year, it didn’t have a discernible front door. That changed in August when Sinclair opened its new James McSwiney Wecome Center — a $15.3 million renovation and expansion project that aims to provide a centralized location for student services and administrative support. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/09/24/photos-inside-sinclairs-new-15m-gateway-to-campus.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 10, 20195 yr Miller-Valentine sets move-in date for new Dayton office as work begins on boutique hotel As one of the Dayton region's largest companies prepares to move to its new office, work has begun to transform the firm's former location into a hotel. Miller-Valentine Group will move into its new Dayton headquarters on Friday, the company announced. The firm is relocating from its former headquarters at the Barclay Building to 409 E. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton. Miller-Valentine's Dayton operations and nearly 50 associates are moving into their new home following renovations to the building's second floor. Other tenants in the building include Five Rivers Metro Parks, Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services, Bridge Credit Union and Huntington Bank. The building is located in a bustling part of downtown, near Fifth Third Field and the Water Street District. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/10/09/miller-valentine-sets-move-in-date-for-new.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 21, 20195 yr Downtown Dayton's skyline undergoes renovations, buildings gain new ownership Downtown Dayton's landscape has been changing over the years, with prominent buildings in the city's skyline getting new looks following ownership changes or redevelopment projects. Take a look at what's in store... ...below!https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/10/21/downtown-daytons-skyline-undergoes-renovations.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 22, 20195 yr Columbus firm plans mixed-use redevelopment of historic building in downtown Dayton The Reed-Steffan building, which is currently home to the Dayton Chess Club and Tri-College Textbooks, could transform into a mixed-use facility with office, housing and retail space. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/10/21/columbus-firm-plans-mixed-use-redevelopment-of.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, 20195 yr Developer offers first look at new downtown Dayton lofts The developer behind the Fire Blocks project has offered a first look at the new loft-style apartments that are entering the final phase of construction in downtown Dayton. The Windsor Companies, a Columbus-based firm, held a loft leasing kickoff event Saturday that included tours of the new apartments. It also allowed interested individuals to reserve a unit before leasing went public at 6 p.m. Saturday. The event, which included more than 180 registrants, gave a sneak peak at the new Huffman Lofts and Elks Lofts, which are located on East Third and Jefferson streets. Combined, the lofts feature 92 studio, one- and two-bedroom units that range from 400 square feet on the low end to over 1,000 square feet on the high end. The majority of apartments are located in the Huffman building, though the largest available unit Windsor has advertised (1,087 square feet) is in the Elks. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/11/04/developer-offers-first-look-at-new-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
November 12, 20195 yr The Neon eyes further expansion in 2020 Following the announcement of its new nonprofit status, downtown Dayton's movie theater is aiming to expand its footprint. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2019/11/12/the-neon-eyes-further-expansion-in-2020.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
November 12, 20195 yr Bring back the Cinerama! “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
January 7, 20205 yr These Dayton projects received millions from Fifth Third in 2019 The region's largest bank provided $338 million in funding to more than 200 initiatives in 2019 — and Dayton received a massive slice. Fifth Third Community Development Co. (CDC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, awarded funding to 19 Dayton-area causes last year. Notable investments include $8 million toward the affordable housing portion of the comprehensive Dayton Arcade project. ... The CDC also has committed funding to support the redevelopment and reconfiguration of 65 apartment units for the Dayton YWCA. That project is part of a $17 million rehabilitation effort for the only domestic violence shelter serving Montgomery and Preble counties. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/01/07/these-dayton-projects-received-millions-from-fifth.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
January 7, 20205 yr Project to watch in 2020: Fire Blocks District The Fire Blocks District, a block of downtown Dayton buildings that have sat mostly vacant for years, is heading into the final stages of redevelopment as the new year begins. The project, led by The Windsor Companies, is expected to bring several new restaurants, bars and cafes to the Fire Blocks District, as well as hundreds of new housing units. The developer initially projected these facilities would open by the end of 2019, but indications are they will open in the first half of 2020. Among the establishments expected to open in 2020 are restaurants Grist Provisions and Paradox, activity bar Two Social and cafe/bakery Salt Block Biscuit Co. Downtown Dayton staple The Century Bar is also a tenant in the Fire Blocks District, and will be moving to larger space next door to its current location, where it has been for decades. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/01/07/project-to-watch-in-2020-fire-blocks-district.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, 20205 yr State awards $2.75M for new Springboro plant, downtown Dayton lofts Two Dayton-area projects have been approved for $2.75 million in state funding. The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority awarded $1.75 million to St. Clair Lofts in downtown Dayton, and another $1 million for an expansion project at Tomco Machining Inc. in Springboro. The $1.75 million in bond financing will allow Lindy-Zell Dayton Lofts LLC to install new energy-efficient windows for St. Clair Lofts, located at 35 S. St. Clair St. in downtown Dayton. The original, single-pane windows will be replaced with more modern, energy-efficient windows as part of the project, which involves the development of 108 apartments and retail space in the 110-year-old building. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/01/19/state-awards-2-75m-for-new-springboro-plant.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
March 6, 20205 yr Significant investment driving downtown Dayton's revitalization Redevelopment projects, new amenities and investment in large office towers are among the major factors leading the way in downtown Dayton's revitalization. The city's core has been booming in recent years, and the resurgence is expected to continue as many large-scale projects are underway. These will complement other recent efforts that have led to more and more people choosing downtown to live, work and play. "I've been impressed with the momentum happening downtown," Brian Heitkamp, president of CityWide Development Corp, said. "Five or 10 years ago we had a project here or there, but now there's so much activity. There's maybe a dozen projects potentially bubbling up." More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/03/06/significant-investment-driving-downtown-daytons.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
April 21, 20205 yr Developers push ahead on downtown Dayton's biggest projects despite delays caused by Covid-19 Developers behind some of downtown Dayton's largest projects say their efforts will not be halted due to the Covid-19 outbreak, though there will be some impact on timelines and the ability to attract new tenants. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/04/21/developers-push-ahead-on-downtowndaytons-biggest.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 12, 20205 yr Slow but steady: After months of stagnation, downtown Dayton activity starts to rebound The gradual influx of new activity builds upon a solid foundation of growth for downtown Dayton in 2019. Investment in commercial office towers skyrocketed last year, and more than 40 new businesses launched in the Gem City's urban core. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/06/12/downtown-dayton-business-activity-starts-rebound.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 16, 20204 yr New ownership group begins laying groundwork to revitalize Dayton Convention Center The new stewards of the Dayton Convention Center have begun laying the groundwork to revive the facility — an ambitious effort that could drive significant economic growth in the city's urban core. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/06/16/preliminary-steps-to-revitalize-convention-center.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
June 17, 20204 yr Downtown Dayton remains hot spot for housing In the face of Covid-19, downtown Dayton's residential real estate scene remains resilient. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/06/17/downtown-dayton-remains-hot-spot-for-housing.html "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
July 1, 20204 yr Another new apartment building coming to downtown by RiverScape The rapid growth of the Water Street District is expected to continue with the addition of a new apartment building that will offer sweeping views of the river and downtown Dayton. Crawford Hoying says it plans to knock down the vacant Wright State University Kettering Center at 140 E. Monument Ave. to make way for a new, five-story apartment building called The Monument. The new apartment building will have 125 apartments, as well as 8,200 square feet of space for retail and restaurant uses on the first floor, said Brent Crawford, principal and founder with Crawford Hoying, one of the developers of the thriving Water Street District. More below: https://www.daytondailynews.com/business/real-estate/another-new-apartment-building-coming-downtown-riverscape/uh29di0z257s5KMVRv8KlM/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Dayton_Daily_News&fbclid=IwAR2enJE7B-GcWqKTt-9dQ3wsu6MqCbwAJKLyyj7z3ABrCwHHzALk2buBXM0 I'm glad that Columbus continues to take interest in doing projects here, since the other city in our *cough cough* megaregion doesn't seem too interested in Dayton. “To an Ohio resident - wherever he lives - some other part of his state seems unreal.”
July 1, 20204 yr ^Don't worry Cincinnati developers have enough trouble with their own developments here, got to go through the "Mayoral Process". Don't take it personal!! ?
July 2, 20204 yr LOL @ Cincy developers missing out on Dayton. I'm a fan, overall, of what Crawford Hoying is doing... they did an excellent job with the Delco lofts, Fire Blocks appears to still be on track thanks to them. Water Street, while aesthetically it could use some help, was revolutionary for here and a great strategic move for them to get their foot in the door in Dayton with an easy, low-cost project. I'm actually a fan of this building so I hate to see it go. There's little future for large-block midsized office building downtown anymore so it's the right move, but I will miss the architecture for sure. Especially the glass first floor inset behind the concrete pillars, it's gorgeous.
July 2, 20204 yr New apartment complex with riverfront views coming to downtown Dayton One of downtown Dayton's most active developers is planning another new project that builds off the recent success it has seen in the city's core. Crawford Hoying, a Columbus-area company behind several downtown projects, will demolish the vacant Wright State University Kettering Center on East Monument Avenue to make way for a five-story, 125-unit apartment complex called "The Monument." "It's a very unusual building, the way it was set up," Crawford Hoying Development Principal Nelson Yoder said of the former Kettering Center. "It would not be easy to retrofit into a different use of any kind, so it just ended up being a much better project if we were able to start from scratch, which is ultimately what we decided to do." The new apartments also will feature 8,200-square-feet of first-floor retail/restaurant space, as well as a 139-space parking garage that will be attached to the lower portion of the building. The garage will mostly serve residents, and provide additional parking for commercial tenants in the area. More below: https://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/news/2020/07/02/the-monument.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, 20204 yr From the article... The project is likely to commence within 60 to 90 days, and is expected to be complete by January 2022. Well, that's gonna go up fast. But then again, Crawford Hoying does that. "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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