Historic Preservation: Where Do We Go From Here?

  Jeffrey at Daytonology has an interesting post concerning the process of historic preservation in this town (or the lack of it). He refers to the recent DDN editorial which laments the fate of Building 26, but the article’s focus is more on asking the question, “What historic Dayton structures are worth saving and how do we determine that?” Preservation Dayton has a list of endangered structures on its website, but where’s the community buy-in? Dayton History, the organization which manages Carillon exhibits and programs, recently announced plans of a major overhaul of the park; but what should be its role, if any, in promoting historic preservation within the Dayton community? The editorial makes the claim that communities across the nation are “using history of far less consequence” than Dayton’s to spur economic development. What role should the Dayton Development Coalition be playing in preserving and promoting our history as an economic development tool?

Progress on Saving the Arcade

Jeff at Daytonology and the DDN report on a new plan being advocated by Dayton developers for reusing the Arcade complex. This particular plan, first briefed on October 21 by Bob Shiffler and David Bohardt, holds great promise.

UPDATE 11/06/07: I just found out from Susan Gruenberg, the person who honchoed the Urban Nights event at the Arcade on September 15, that the Arcade rotunda will again be open for public tours the evening of the Grande Illumination, Friday, November 23. More information to come!