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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Dayton public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Keowee Street warehouse conversion
LWC Inc. wants to turn part of 1301 N. Keowee Street into a warehouse under an amended planned development. Nearby McCook Field area residents may want to weigh in on truck traffic and industrial use.
Corporate Ownership of Rental Housing
A resident raised concerns about out-of-state LLCs buying up local residential properties without reinvesting rental income into the community, asking the city for property ownership data.
Pheasant Crossing Phase 5 subdivision
Twenty-one new single-family home lots are coming to the Pheasant Crossing neighborhood off Fishburg Road. The plan met zoning requirements and was approved with standard engineering conditions.
Auto Sales Redevelopment at 2135 N Gettysburg Ave
A long-vacant commercial property is getting new life as an auto sales lot, bringing aesthetic improvements and property updates to the neighborhood.
Assembly Hall Expansion at 4475 Old Troy Pike
An existing event center is expanding into a former church building, utilizing an underused property with adequate parking.
South Park Townhome Subdivision
New townhomes are coming to South Park as a single lot gets split into seven residential plots.
Adaptive Reuse and Community Space at 359 Maryland Avenue
Engine House 8 LLC received approval to turn a former city-owned building and former fire station at 359 Maryland Avenue into a co-working and community gathering space. While neighbors supported the office concept, they raised concerns about potential noise and crowds from gatherings, leading the board to cap operating hours from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Vicksburg Street Vacation
The city approved vacating a section of Vicksburg Street between Maywood Avenue and Maywood Avenue.
Northeast Churches Emergency Center Grant
A city-owned building at 1404 Webster Street is being conveyed and granted funds for roof and parking lot renovations so the food pantry and community programs can continue operating.
Redevelopment of 811 Dunbar Street
A property owner asked the city for backing and extra time regarding tax foreclosure sales so he can renovate a former school and church complex into housing and community spaces.