did you know? Quick facts about Your Downtown Business Downtown Dayton is home to 750 businesses Approximately 24,000 people work in downtown Dayton Over $630 million has been invested in downtown Dayton over the past decade Urban Life There are currently 929 market-rate housing units in downtown, with more than 1,400 expected in the coming years More than 2,000 people reside in downtown Dayton Downtown is home to 16 places of worship There are 14 bank branches downtown Downtown has 5 daycares to choose from Entertainment More than 40 restaurants line the streets of downtown Downtown has more than 30 nightclubs and bars You have your pick of 9 performing arts groups in 4 theatres The Dayton Dragons, farm team for the Cincinnati Reds, are entering their ninth season downtown Soak up some culture in one of downtown's 12 museums and galleries Amenities More than 17 establishments offer hair styling, beauty care or beauty supplies downtown Take care of your car trouble in one of our 10 automotive supplies and services shops Do your shopping at any of 14 specialty gift shops downtown Get in shape in one of our 6 downtown health clubs Shop for dinner in your choice of 5 downtown food markets Find a good book at one of our 4 bookstores downtown