South Park News

Excellence in Preservation Award to the Wilsons and Regniers

The Excellence In Preservation Award recognizes creative, inspirational leaders whose efforts have contributed to the protection, renovation, and revitalization of historic neighborhoods, individual structures, or strengthened the historic preservation movement or the quality of life in Dayton’s historic communities.

Home improvements in a Landmark neighborhood

Spring is home improvement season. That means something special in a Historic District. To preserve the value of your Landmark property, check The Blue Book and apply for a Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) from the Landmarks Commission before you start any work on the exterior of any buildings, fencing or landscaping.

Dayton has record homeownership rate (and another South Parker makes the news)

Despite Dayton’s struggles with blight, strong home sales help regional homeownership rates climb to their highest in 35 years.

DIY Rain Barrel Workshop a Success

DIY Rain Barrel Workshop a Success

Success! More than 20 rain barrels were distributed today thanks to the efforts of Holly DiFlora, the Ohio Chapter of the Sierra Club and Malt Products. After the next rainfall, friends and neighbors now have the capacity to collect more than 1,100 gallons of water...

Street Closure for Movie Making in South Park

Street Closure for Movie Making in South Park

November 5, 2013 (Dayton, Ohio) FilmDayton announced today street closures and anticipated traffic delays for Thursday, November 7, 2013. This street closure is in facilitated and approved by the City of Dayton Police Department. On Thursday, November 7 from 8PM –...

UPDATE: Sculpture on the Boulevard

Work has begun! After months of planning and hard work, installation has begun to bring Sculpture to the Boulevard. Over the next few weeks you're likely to see steady progress as the sculpture takes its place atop the soon to be finished foundation. Original Post -...