DAYTON — Construction is underway on the onMain project, a major development on the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds site in Dayton, Ohio.
The onMain project is a collaboration between the University of Dayton and Premier Health, transforming a 37-acre site into a mixed-use development.
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“We’re doing the inserting of the infrastructure in there, so the streets, the utilities, there’s some community spaces that are all going to be put in,” said Brian Heitkamp, CEO of onMain.
The project, which began in earnest after delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, received a significant boost from a $35 million award from the State of Ohio for an Innovation Hub.
The first building to rise will be part of this Innovation Hub, located at the intersection of Stewart and Main.
The development aims to include both commercial and residential spaces, with plans for a residential building to follow the commercial construction.
Despite the ongoing construction, large portions of the site remain undeveloped, indicating a long-term vision that may take 10-20 years to realize fully.
A notable feature of the project is the preservation of the historic roundhouse, which will be restored to its former glory as part of the development.
As the onMain project progresses, it promises to reshape the area into a vibrant community space, blending innovation with historical preservation.
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