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Greater Downtown Dayton Plan Update

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Greater Downtown Dayton PlanThousands of Daytonians have contributed ideas to the Greater Downtown Dayton Plan, a strategic blueprint for creating a vibrant, thriving downtown. When the process to develop this plan was launched in January, the community was promised they’d have multiple opportunities to give their input ― and another of those opportunities will take place in early October.More than 200 volunteers have been researching and developing preliminary recommendations for everything from creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown to expanding housing. Now, they’re seeking public input to help finalize these recommendations.

The public is invited to attend an open studio to give their input on the work done so far. All open studios will be held at 8 N. Main St., next to the National City Building near the corner of Third and Main streets. The times and dates are:

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
• 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5
• 5 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5
• 7:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6

All open studios will begin with approximately an hour of presentations and discussion, followed by an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the preliminary recommendations, view maps and renderings, give their ideas, and more at their own pace. Attendees may stop in at any time during the open studios and stay as long as they like.

Check out the various committee draft recommendations in the DMM Forum and join the conversations!

Weekend Warrior, Dreamer, or Adventure Racer – all will be inspired at GearFest

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GearFest_LogoWhen: October 2nd and 3rd

Where: Eastwood MetroParks, 1385 Harshman Road, Dayton, Ohio 45431

Why: Because “Outdoor Recreation” is the future of Dayton and its sexy!  Yes, the Outdoor Evangelist said it.  Many communities across the country are trying to create what we already have right here in our back yard, amazing access to quality recreation opportunities within 15 minutes of anyone who lives in Montgomery.  GearFest is simply an event that brings it all together with a misson to grow the community as a whole.

When you think of outdoor towns the cities that come to mind are Asheville, Boulder, Chattanooga, Portland or even Minneapolis.  What is it that makes up an outdoor town?  Is it rivers? Lots of Trails, on and off road? Is it mountains? Maybe beer and music?

Believe it or not Dayton Ohio has every aspect of a vibrant, exciting, outdoor town, obviously minus the mountains. One key aspect of an outdoor community is the culture.  Outdoor Culture is bike racks on cars, outdoor events and festivals and bottom line – people outside participating in active healthy endeavors.

GearFest is THE celebration of outdoor culture in the Midwest.  As a matter of fact, it is right here in the Outdoor Adventure Capitol of the Midwest, Dayton Ohio.  This dynamic event brings together all aspects of outdoor recreation together to inspire, educate and connect the community to all the amazing clubs, retailers and outdoor opportunities right here in the Miami Valley.

Add camping, live music, competitions, exciting outdoor athlete demos, a youth adventure zone and visitors of all ages can have an enjoyable weekend at GearFest for FREE.

Whether you are a weekend warrior, adventure racer or dreamer wanting to try something new, you will make a connection at GearFest.  I have been at this event since the beginning at 2nd St. Market downtown and each year Five Rivers MetroParks brings new, innovative and exciting additions that keeps me coming back.  This year they are bringing in a Mountain Board Team from Colorado. The MBS Big Air Demo Team brings the excitement of Mountainboarding out of the mountains and into Dayton, Ohio. Their half hour choreographed stunt show is filled with speed, jumps, humor and a positive message. Catch the riders spinning, flipping and rail sliding throughout this high-energy show. Ya, I said Flipping.  A mountain board is basically a snowboard with wheels.

For you music aficionados, WYSO is bringing an excellent line up from all genres.  The GearFest music lineup include local and regional bands such as the Skeptical Cats, Ohio Corn Daddys, Jesse Remnant and the Trainwrecks, and BJSR.

One final note, an outdoor festival isn’t complete without fine regional microbrews and it seems there is no sign of fine malty beverages this year.  Yes, there was beer at past GearFest events but there hasn’t been in 2 years.  I vote for BEER next year.  Make it happen!  If you Brew it, they will come!

Updayton Candidate’s Forum

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updayton Candidates ForumAs part of their ongoing efforts to engage the local “young creatives” in the growth and transformation of our city and region, Updayton is holding its first Candidates Forum on Oct. 1 at c{space.  All of the individuals running for office in the City of Dayton have been invited to this forum which will be moderated by the League of Women Voters, including:

City Commissioners Joey Williams & Nan Whaley, challenger David Esrati (top two vote getters get elected)

City Mayor Rhine McLin, challenger Gary Leitzell

Also, information will be provided on the levy that is up for renewal this November for Five Rivers MetroParks.

Get involved in helping to shape the future of our city by attending and asking the candidates how they feel about the issues most important to you.  Please RSVP to Scott Murphy at scottmurphy1@gmail.com or 937-643-0691.

Check out this event on our DMM Event Calendar!

EDIT – I mistakenly included the Dayton Metro Library as a levy to be discussed but in fact only the Five Rivers MetroParks levy will be discussed.

Dayton Music Fest 2009

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Dayton Music Fest (DMF) started because founder Dan Clayton  “felt that there was a lack of focus on the Dayton Indie Rock scene. We have some great music coming out of our fair city and we thought that we should get the word out to more than just the 18-21 crowd that already knew.”  This will be the 5th year for  this Indie Rock Fest held in Dayton’s historic Oregon Arts District.  To see which bands will be playing, just click on the link above.

He make no claims of being all inclusive or of being the last word on who you should listen to. What the Fest is trying to do and have always tried to do is open some doors to some clubs that bands like these might not have played before, put the bands in front of crowds that might not have ever seen them before, and have the bands be a part of something bigger than the sum of its parts.

In talking with Dan you can tell this is truly a labor of love. He wants nothing more than to make Dayton a destination for people who want to see the great music this town has to offer.

HOW TO GO:

WHEN:  Sat, Oct 3, 2009

WHERE:  Canal Street**, Gilly’s, Oregon Express, Blind Bob’s, Trolley Stop, Dayton Dirt Collective* and c{space*.

* all ages welcome
** 18 and up
all others are 21 and up