Your Downtown

your downtown

YOUR AMBASSADORS

at work

The Downtown Dayton Partnership Ambassador Program, which started throughout the Special Improvement District in January, is making strides to improve the safety and cleanliness of our downtown environment. Providing services above and beyond those already provided by other public and private entities, the Ambassadors are easy to spot in their bright yellow and blue clothing. Sidewalk sweeping, picking up litter and debris, power washing of sidewalks, and graffiti removal are some of their duties, along with serving as additional “eyes and ears” for the Dayton Police Department. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Ambassadors at 224-4DDP (4337).

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Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership March 2006

Downtown Ambassador Activity Report January-February 2006 Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,592 lbs. Graffiti Removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,142 Property Owner/Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Motorist Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Ambassador Ashley Gibson talks with downtown property owner Irvin Moscowitz.

Panhandling Incidents Addressed . . . . 159 Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . . . 106 Bike Miles Ridden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,764

The Ambassador Program is a major success! I see the Ambassadors here at the 130 Building and all over downtown. They make a major difference. Thanks for a job well done.

1360 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45423

Jobs

Amenities

Housing

Environment

Advocacy

Rob Fabia, Owner, Blue Hen Café & Catering

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Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Dayton, OH Permit 1085

Event Connection Spring 2006 Movin’ Out Schuster Center March 28-April 9 Dayton Dragons Opening Day Fifth Third Field ~ April 6 Spring Time at the Market Second Street Public Market April 21 & 22 Urban Nights Various Downtown Locations May 19 A World A’Fair Dayton Convention Center May 19-21 RiverBlast RiverScape MetroPark May 27 Diana, A Celebration Dayton Art Institute Until June 11 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org

Partnership Sets 2006 Work Plan At a recent DDP Board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Partnership’s work plan for the year. According to Maureen Pero, president of the Partnership, this year’s work plan reflects the new SID Services Plan approved by downtown property owners in the recent Special Improvement District renewal process.

Jobs A coveted business address in a vibrant and healthy business center

Amenities An entertainment experience unlike any other in the region

Housing VISION 2010

An active, 24-hour neighborhood, offering a variety of housing options

Environment

Advocacy

A clean, safe and inviting place to work, live and visit

A vibrant urban center that is recognized and valued as a regional asset

NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT? “Your Downtown” is the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s new bimonthly newsletter that will help keep you updated on all the news happening in your downtown. It is part of the Partnership’s revamped graphic look. The Partnership worked with downtown marketing firm, BGH Studios, to create a new

!

Save the Date!

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! The DDP’s work plan is focused on five primary areas that will benefit downtown property owners and businesses. • Create and retain more downtown jobs. • Expand and grow cultural, recreational and entertainment amenities for all to enjoy. • Enhance housing in the downtown neighborhood. • Ensure that the downtown environment is clean, safe and inviting. • Advocate for downtown Dayton, its property owners and businesses to ensure that the downtown interests are met. According to Pero, in addition to the Third & Main Community Task Force, the Board also established working committees to examine the DDP’s role in creating and retaining jobs; develop RiverScape III; and monitor the Downtown Ambassador Program and other issues that affect the downtown environment.

logo and update our marketing materials. For more updates and events, visit our website at www.downtowndayton.org. Also, watch for “Fast Facts” and other electronic communications that will come your way. If you don’t currently receive our emailed communications, you can sign up to for them by visiting our website and clicking on the “News” and “Calendar” sections for the sign-up forms.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Annual Meeting is set for Tuesday, May 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Old Court House. The meeting will feature guest speaker Rick Reinhard of the Urban Land Institute in Washington, D.C. Rick will be speaking about the future of downtowns and emerging trends. Look for your invitation in April.

Chairs

new on the scene

A message from the Co-Chairs of the Downtown Dayton Partnership

Welcome to the first issue of “Your Downtown,” our newly redesigned newsletter geared to providing you – our downtown businesses, friends and property owners – with news and information about downtown Dayton.

Cocktail hour at The 88 Club

There’s a reason that we have changed the name of our newsletter to “Your Downtown.” Quite simply, it is because downtown Dayton is your downtown. We all have a stake in our downtown. Many of you have businesses here, others own property and still others have chosen to call downtown home. If we are successful in making downtown stronger and more vibrant, then we all benefit. It’s no secret that in recent weeks, downtown has been hit with some bad news, but good things are also happening. WorkflowOne (Relizon) decided to keep its corporate headquarters downtown instead of moving to Virginia. Other major employers like Premier Health Partners and CareSource continue to grow, and our residential market is very strong. With nearly $5 million in hand for RiverScape, development of Phase III is also underway. As you can see in the cover story about our 2006 work initiatives, the Partnership is focusing 100% of its efforts on five critical initiatives that affect all of us. We hope that you will continue working with us to support our downtown. After all, it is your downtown!

Michael Greitzer President, Miller Valentine

Mayor Rhine McLin City of Dayton

More than 500 people work in Courthouse Crossings at Second and Ludlow

Downtown's newest dining destination

TICKLING THE IVORIES ON MAIN There’s a new place downtown to enjoy a drink after work or before the theatre, and they’re playing your song. The 88 Club, an entertaining piano bar that also serves lunch, opened in March, at the corner of Second and Main Streets. The casual lunch menu features soups, salads and sandwiches from Swishers Café, and after-work customers can enjoy traditional bar food and Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. The 88 Club offers billiards, cocktail hour from 3 to 7 p.m., live entertainment, and a theatre section that seats up to 30 and is available at no cost for private parties. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

DOWNTOWN PROFILES:

Faces & Spaces

Mark Donaghy, Executive Director, Greater Dayton RTA

NEW YORK COMPANY INVESTS IN DOWNTOWN ACG Equities, LLC, a real estate investment group from New York, purchased Courthouse Crossing from CityWide Development in February. Joseph Brachfeld, President of ACG Equities, says his firm was attracted to the property based on its location and impressive renovation, office environment, strong tenants and the downtown as a whole. The new owners hope to soon lease the 12,000 square feet of prime retail space still available in Courthouse Crossing. PATRIOTIC CAFÉ OPENS IN TALBOTT TOWER Poppy’s All American Café, located in the lower level of the Talbott Tower at 131 N. Ludlow Street, is a patriotic themed restaurant offering classic American-style fare. The lunch menu features a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees at reasonable prices. The restaurant also serves breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. and offers happy hour with drink specials and appetizers starting at 3 p.m. Poppy’s All American Café is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. WELCOME! The following businesses recently opened in our downtown neighborhood: • Mission Systems, Inc., a provider of contract employees for engineering, logistics, computer technicians and more - The Livery • Kettering Tower Shoe Care Center – Kettering Tower • Richard West & Associates, bankruptcy attorneys – Liberty Tower • McKenzie Group, private investigation consulting – Liberty Tower • Bahjat “Bill” Abdallah, attorney at law – The Livery

“Adventures in Theatre” class at the Human Race’s new Creativity Center

There is a new face at the Greater Dayton RTA, executive director Mark Donaghy. Mark comes to Dayton after serving as Vice President of the Transit Management Services Division of First Transit Inc. in Cincinnati. He has also held positions in both public and private transportation operations in Kentucky, Montana, Minnesota, Nebraska, and New Hampshire, including nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. RTA continues to be a strong community partner and key player in the Third & Main Community Task Force, a group of community partners working to resolve density issues at the downtown hub. Welcome to our community and Downtown Dayton! The Bindery Building, at 116-118 N. Jefferson Street is literally full of creative energy. Two new tenants, the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) and the Human Race Theatre Co.’s Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, moved into the building earlier this year, joining BGH Studios (a marketing communications firm). DVAC’s new space, located on the ground level, is more than 3,600 square feet and allows for more and larger works from local artists to be exhibited, as well as expanded programming. Climb a flight of stairs and you’ll find the Creativity Center, which was renovated to accommodate classroom and studio space and a costume shop. The classroom and studio are used for a variety of classes for both children and adults, and the costume shop provides space to build and store costumes, props and sets for the Human Race.

Picture This .

FR OM THE

First Lutheran Church, located at the corner of First and Wilkinson, will kick off its 100th anniversary celebration this April.

Painting by Dorothy Jauch Art on High: A bird’s eye view of Dayton featuring the work of 21 artists who captured Dayton’s cityscape from points of view high above street level in downtown office buildings. On display at the Dayton Visual Arts Center through March 31. Check out this exhibit and others on display in DVAC’s new gallery at 118 North Jefferson Street.

did you know? In 2005 the total number of visitors to RiverScape MetroPark increased by more than 100,000 compared to the year before.

Chairs

new on the scene

A message from the Co-Chairs of the Downtown Dayton Partnership

Welcome to the first issue of “Your Downtown,” our newly redesigned newsletter geared to providing you – our downtown businesses, friends and property owners – with news and information about downtown Dayton.

Cocktail hour at The 88 Club

There’s a reason that we have changed the name of our newsletter to “Your Downtown.” Quite simply, it is because downtown Dayton is your downtown. We all have a stake in our downtown. Many of you have businesses here, others own property and still others have chosen to call downtown home. If we are successful in making downtown stronger and more vibrant, then we all benefit. It’s no secret that in recent weeks, downtown has been hit with some bad news, but good things are also happening. WorkflowOne (Relizon) decided to keep its corporate headquarters downtown instead of moving to Virginia. Other major employers like Premier Health Partners and CareSource continue to grow, and our residential market is very strong. With nearly $5 million in hand for RiverScape, development of Phase III is also underway. As you can see in the cover story about our 2006 work initiatives, the Partnership is focusing 100% of its efforts on five critical initiatives that affect all of us. We hope that you will continue working with us to support our downtown. After all, it is your downtown!

Michael Greitzer President, Miller Valentine

Mayor Rhine McLin City of Dayton

More than 500 people work in Courthouse Crossings at Second and Ludlow

Downtown's newest dining destination

TICKLING THE IVORIES ON MAIN There’s a new place downtown to enjoy a drink after work or before the theatre, and they’re playing your song. The 88 Club, an entertaining piano bar that also serves lunch, opened in March, at the corner of Second and Main Streets. The casual lunch menu features soups, salads and sandwiches from Swishers Café, and after-work customers can enjoy traditional bar food and Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. The 88 Club offers billiards, cocktail hour from 3 to 7 p.m., live entertainment, and a theatre section that seats up to 30 and is available at no cost for private parties. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 a.m., and Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.

DOWNTOWN PROFILES:

Faces & Spaces

Mark Donaghy, Executive Director, Greater Dayton RTA

NEW YORK COMPANY INVESTS IN DOWNTOWN ACG Equities, LLC, a real estate investment group from New York, purchased Courthouse Crossing from CityWide Development in February. Joseph Brachfeld, President of ACG Equities, says his firm was attracted to the property based on its location and impressive renovation, office environment, strong tenants and the downtown as a whole. The new owners hope to soon lease the 12,000 square feet of prime retail space still available in Courthouse Crossing. PATRIOTIC CAFÉ OPENS IN TALBOTT TOWER Poppy’s All American Café, located in the lower level of the Talbott Tower at 131 N. Ludlow Street, is a patriotic themed restaurant offering classic American-style fare. The lunch menu features a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees at reasonable prices. The restaurant also serves breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. and offers happy hour with drink specials and appetizers starting at 3 p.m. Poppy’s All American Café is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. WELCOME! The following businesses recently opened in our downtown neighborhood: • Mission Systems, Inc., a provider of contract employees for engineering, logistics, computer technicians and more - The Livery • Kettering Tower Shoe Care Center – Kettering Tower • Richard West & Associates, bankruptcy attorneys – Liberty Tower • McKenzie Group, private investigation consulting – Liberty Tower • Bahjat “Bill” Abdallah, attorney at law – The Livery

“Adventures in Theatre” class at the Human Race’s new Creativity Center

There is a new face at the Greater Dayton RTA, executive director Mark Donaghy. Mark comes to Dayton after serving as Vice President of the Transit Management Services Division of First Transit Inc. in Cincinnati. He has also held positions in both public and private transportation operations in Kentucky, Montana, Minnesota, Nebraska, and New Hampshire, including nearly 30 years of experience in the industry. RTA continues to be a strong community partner and key player in the Third & Main Community Task Force, a group of community partners working to resolve density issues at the downtown hub. Welcome to our community and Downtown Dayton! The Bindery Building, at 116-118 N. Jefferson Street is literally full of creative energy. Two new tenants, the Dayton Visual Arts Center (DVAC) and the Human Race Theatre Co.’s Caryl D. Philips Creativity Center, moved into the building earlier this year, joining BGH Studios (a marketing communications firm). DVAC’s new space, located on the ground level, is more than 3,600 square feet and allows for more and larger works from local artists to be exhibited, as well as expanded programming. Climb a flight of stairs and you’ll find the Creativity Center, which was renovated to accommodate classroom and studio space and a costume shop. The classroom and studio are used for a variety of classes for both children and adults, and the costume shop provides space to build and store costumes, props and sets for the Human Race.

Picture This .

FR OM THE

First Lutheran Church, located at the corner of First and Wilkinson, will kick off its 100th anniversary celebration this April.

Painting by Dorothy Jauch Art on High: A bird’s eye view of Dayton featuring the work of 21 artists who captured Dayton’s cityscape from points of view high above street level in downtown office buildings. On display at the Dayton Visual Arts Center through March 31. Check out this exhibit and others on display in DVAC’s new gallery at 118 North Jefferson Street.

did you know? In 2005 the total number of visitors to RiverScape MetroPark increased by more than 100,000 compared to the year before.

your downtown

YOUR AMBASSADORS

at work

The Downtown Dayton Partnership Ambassador Program, which started throughout the Special Improvement District in January, is making strides to improve the safety and cleanliness of our downtown environment. Providing services above and beyond those already provided by other public and private entities, the Ambassadors are easy to spot in their bright yellow and blue clothing. Sidewalk sweeping, picking up litter and debris, power washing of sidewalks, and graffiti removal are some of their duties, along with serving as additional “eyes and ears” for the Dayton Police Department. If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Ambassadors at 224-4DDP (4337).

“

Your Special Improvement District Update from the Downtown Dayton Partnership March 2006

Downtown Ambassador Activity Report January-February 2006 Trash Collected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,592 lbs. Graffiti Removed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Pedestrian Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,142 Property Owner/Building Manager Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207 Motorist Assistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Ambassador Ashley Gibson talks with downtown property owner Irvin Moscowitz.

Panhandling Incidents Addressed . . . . 159 Request for Police Assistance . . . . . . . . . 106 Bike Miles Ridden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,764

The Ambassador Program is a major success! I see the Ambassadors here at the 130 Building and all over downtown. They make a major difference. Thanks for a job well done.

1360 Kettering Tower Dayton, Ohio 45423

Jobs

Amenities

Housing

Environment

Advocacy

Rob Fabia, Owner, Blue Hen Café & Catering

”

Presorted Standard US Postage PAID Dayton, OH Permit 1085

Event Connection Spring 2006 Movin’ Out Schuster Center March 28-April 9 Dayton Dragons Opening Day Fifth Third Field ~ April 6 Spring Time at the Market Second Street Public Market April 21 & 22 Urban Nights Various Downtown Locations May 19 A World A’Fair Dayton Convention Center May 19-21 RiverBlast RiverScape MetroPark May 27 Diana, A Celebration Dayton Art Institute Until June 11 For a complete list of events happening in Downtown Dayton, visit www.downtowndayton.org

Partnership Sets 2006 Work Plan At a recent DDP Board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the Partnership’s work plan for the year. According to Maureen Pero, president of the Partnership, this year’s work plan reflects the new SID Services Plan approved by downtown property owners in the recent Special Improvement District renewal process.

Jobs A coveted business address in a vibrant and healthy business center

Amenities An entertainment experience unlike any other in the region

Housing VISION 2010

An active, 24-hour neighborhood, offering a variety of housing options

Environment

Advocacy

A clean, safe and inviting place to work, live and visit

A vibrant urban center that is recognized and valued as a regional asset

NOTICE ANYTHING DIFFERENT? “Your Downtown” is the Downtown Dayton Partnership’s new bimonthly newsletter that will help keep you updated on all the news happening in your downtown. It is part of the Partnership’s revamped graphic look. The Partnership worked with downtown marketing firm, BGH Studios, to create a new

!

Save the Date!

FOCUS! FOCUS! FOCUS! The DDP’s work plan is focused on five primary areas that will benefit downtown property owners and businesses. • Create and retain more downtown jobs. • Expand and grow cultural, recreational and entertainment amenities for all to enjoy. • Enhance housing in the downtown neighborhood. • Ensure that the downtown environment is clean, safe and inviting. • Advocate for downtown Dayton, its property owners and businesses to ensure that the downtown interests are met. According to Pero, in addition to the Third & Main Community Task Force, the Board also established working committees to examine the DDP’s role in creating and retaining jobs; develop RiverScape III; and monitor the Downtown Ambassador Program and other issues that affect the downtown environment.

logo and update our marketing materials. For more updates and events, visit our website at www.downtowndayton.org. Also, watch for “Fast Facts” and other electronic communications that will come your way. If you don’t currently receive our emailed communications, you can sign up to for them by visiting our website and clicking on the “News” and “Calendar” sections for the sign-up forms.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Annual Meeting is set for Tuesday, May 9 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Old Court House. The meeting will feature guest speaker Rick Reinhard of the Urban Land Institute in Washington, D.C. Rick will be speaking about the future of downtowns and emerging trends. Look for your invitation in April.