Dayton is rewriting its story of renewal — and the results are showing. Since 2021, more than $2.5 billion in public and private investments have been driving citywide transformation, creating jobs, housing, and opportunities across every neighborhood.
Key Highlights
Public Investment: $88.2 million in city funds have leveraged billions more from federal, state, and private partners.
Development Boom: Downtown leads with $720.8M invested, followed by the Northeast/Airport area at $605M, and steady growth across West, Southeast, and North Central Dayton.
Housing Expansion: The city and its partners are delivering 772 affordable homes and 112 market-rate units, including new developments like Germantown Crossing (50 units in West Dayton) and The Point (19 condos in Old North Dayton).
Economic Momentum
Investment is paying off in real terms:
1,160 new jobs created
305 existing jobs retained
Growth across key industries such as healthcare, aviation, and manufacturing
Major employers like Sierra Nevada Corporation and Dayton-Phoenix Group are expanding, while small businesses are finding new life in revitalized neighborhood corridors.
Building for the Future
Dayton’s strategy isn’t just about growth — it’s about sustained progress. The city’s focus on safe streets, inclusive housing, and thriving business districts is laying the foundation for a stronger, more connected community prepared for the decades ahead.
In short: public and private dollars aren’t just reshaping Dayton’s skyline — they’re rebuilding its promise.