TAKE THE DOWNTOWN
BLACK BUSINESS CHALLENGE.

Visit downtown's collection of black-owned businesses
during August, snap a photo, and enter for the chance
to win Downtown Dollars in weekly prize drawings!

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REDISCOVER
DOWNTOWN DAYTON.

Nearly 100 community volunteers and stakeholders
developed a plan for helping downtown Dayton continue
its progress and momentum as we emerge from COVID-19.

>> LEARN ABOUT THE REDISCOVER DOWNTOWN ACTION PLAN.

BE SOMEWHERE
YOU’LL STAND OUT.
BE DOWNTOWN.

An environment that sparks creativity and makes it easy to connect with customers and collaborators. Join downtown’s revitalization and give your company an edge in attracting talent.

>> LEARN MORE ABOUT DOING BUSINESS DOWNTOWN.

BE WHERE THE FUN IS.
BE DOWNTOWN.

Unique experiences you can't find anywhere else. The region's best dining and nightlife, performing and visual arts, entertainment and events, and the center of culture and recreation. Downtown has so much to do, and something for every age, taste, and interest.

>> START YOUR DOWNTOWN ADVENTURE.

BE STEPS AWAY
FROM EVERYTHING.
BE DOWNTOWN.

Easy transitions from home to work to meeting up with friends. The region's best amenities right outside your door. Living downtown is as convenient as it is fun, and it puts you in the heart of the action.

>> LEARN MORE ABOUT LIVING DOWNTOWN.

LATEST NEWS & FAST FACTS

Renovation to Bring More Opportunity to Sinclair Community College >>MORE INFO

Market & Deli Now Open in Fire Blocks District >>MORE INFO

Downtown Gets More Pedal Power with New Electric Bikes >>MORE INFO

Native Daytonian Bringing Two New Businesses to Downtown >>MORE INFO

Defense Firm Settling into Dayton Arcade Space >>MORE INFO

Downtown’s Newest Coffee Option Now Open >>MORE INFO

Drone Express Lands Headquarters in Downtown >>MORE INFO

New Event Space to Open Above Iconic Downtown Bourbon Bar >>MORE INFO

Henny Penny to Open Downtown Dayton Office >>MORE INFO

Downtown Building Receives Millions of Dollars in State Tax Credits >>MORE INFO

Radio Station to Expand with Dayton Arcade Studio >>MORE INFO

Final Phase Begins on YWCA Dayton Renovation Project >>MORE INFO

International Peace Museum Makes the Move to New Location >>MORE INFO

Oregon District Retailer Now Open in Bigger Space >>MORE INFO

Free Weekend Rides Available from Greater Dayton RTA this Summer >>MORE INFO

New Downtown Street Parking Option Now Active >>MORE INFO

Defense Firm to Establish Headquarters Downtown >>MORE INFO

FEATURED STORIES & EVENTS

Vote for your favorite art!

Art in the City Juried Art Show – Aug 5-20...

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Take the Downtown Black Business Challenge!

Visit black-owned businesses for a chance to win....

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New! Check out Downtown’s ArtWraps

15 fun designs on utility boxes throughout the city!...

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The Square Is Where

Weekdays at lunch on Courthouse Square...

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Shop. Dine. Relax. Outdoors.

Weekends in the Oregon District...

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Summer fun starts downtown!

Download a calendar of summer events downtown...

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New! Pay for Street Parking with your Phone

Download the free Passport Parking app...

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Enjoy the Convenience of Downtown Dollars

Pay at downtown businesses with your phone!...

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DOWNTOWN PROGRESS

The Greater Downtown Dayton Plan is a strategic blueprint to transform Greater Downtown into a thriving city and unique, vibrant place.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PLAN

Downtown Dayton to add phone app option to pay for street parking

Drivers in Dayton soon will be able to pay for downtown...

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Downtown Dayton sees influx of cybersecurity companies

Downtown Dayton is starting to see an influx of cybersecu...

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$140M invested in downtown Dayton in 2021, $600M in the pipeline

The 2021 numbers already are higher than last year when $...

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#tbt to Art in the City!! These are just a few of our favorite snapshots from the celebration of creativity! What were your favorite parts of the day?Want to take a look back? You can still see the event guide at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/summer-in-the-city/art-in-the-city ... See MoreSee Less

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We're ending the work week with a bang at The Square Is Where!!Join us at noon today for Tone it Up Thursday with Space Three. Registration for today's FREE Barre Strength class is still available at spacethreedayton.com/scheduleThen we're back again tomorrow with Fridays Live! with Pandora Project! Wrap up your work week with lunch and live entertainment on Courthouse Square.Start your planning for next week's events now at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/the-square-is-where ... See MoreSee Less

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Here's the first of today's Black Business Spotlights!Jus Juic'n offers breakfast, lunch, smoothies, snacks, and raw juices! You’ll find them in two downtown locations at 117 S. Main St. and 316 N. Wilkinson St. Try a ginger shot while you're there!Don't forget to snap a photo of your visit or receipt to Jus' Juic'n to enter the Black Business Challenge! Text your photo to 937-668-7227 and you could win Downtown Dollars.We'll have another Black Business Spotlight later today.Until then, learn more and see all of this month’s participating businesses at downtowndayton.org/black-business-challenge/ ... See MoreSee Less

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TAKE THE DOWNTOWN
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REDISCOVER
DOWNTOWN DAYTON.

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YOU’LL STAND OUT.
BE DOWNTOWN.

BE WHERE THE FUN IS.
BE DOWNTOWN.

BE STEPS AWAY
FROM EVERYTHING.
BE DOWNTOWN.