As Rachel Ward takes over the reins as president of Omega Community Corporation (Omega CDC) this year, she aims to deepen the work in Northwest Dayton. Under her helm, Omega CDC provides crucial cradle to career support in 17 neighborhoods in the Hope Zone and continues efforts to break down systemic barriers in what they refer to as the four primary pillars: education, economic stability, […]
Every year in the Gem City, the Levitt Pavilion hosts over 50 free concerts for the public. This outdoor venue has been called Dayton’s “Living Room,” and up to 80,000 people come each year, some as far as Sweden and Japan, to enjoy a wide variety of music. “Some days when I’m getting off from work and I drive by and I see that the lawn is full of people, I go […]
Just across the river in the heart of West Dayton, Chris Voltz and his wife Grace live in the historical neighborhood of Wright-Dunbar Village. They own a blue two–story home with a large yard for their four children to play in, and Voltz says it’s a great place for their family. Their surroundings are steeped in history. Their neighborhood aptly named after historical giants who […]
A group of neighbors and business owners in the South Park area of Dayton are concerned about a half mile stretch of Wayne Avenue, which they say is extremely dangerous for pedestrians. Numerous traffic accidents, including the tragic death of 44-year-old resident Jennifer Johnson, who was struck and killed by a speeding vehicle in 2022 while waiting for a bus, prompted the coalition to come […]
Amid rows of vegetable gardens and fruit trees, residents of Dayton’s Twin Towers neighborhood gathered on a clear summer evening to join in the annual summer potluck hosted by the Mission of Mary Cooperative also known as MMC. Wafts of smoky grilled hamburgers drifted through the air as guests enjoyed colorful dishes prepared by a local chef who used fresh fruits and vegetables from […]
The former Mendelsons liquidation outlet has been adapted into a mixed-use development called The Delco with over 500,000 square feet of resident and commercial property. By fusing modern with industrial design elements, this massive development is helping to revitalize the area by attracting more tenants and businesses to Dayton’s Water Street District.
With Housing Choice Vouchers, families are given more flexibility to choose where they live and use the rental assistance, but finding landlords who accept them can make it challenging and limit their neighborhood choices. In Montgomery County vouchers can also be used towards a mortgage payment, helping some families who qualify, build steps towards home ownership, as one Dayton resident did.
Concerned about the impact of abandoned and vacant homes, the Pineview Neighborhood Association partnered with the Montgomery County Land Bank to remove blight and renovate some homes. These actions in this west Dayton community raised the market values of the homes while reducing crime.
With the shortage of housing in the U.S., accessory dwelling units may help fill a housing gap. Many cities in our area are beginning to relax the zoning laws. Two Cincinnati residents share their experiences building one in their backyard.
