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W E B S T E R S TAT I O N
A Placemaking Vision for
Building a Vibrant Neighborhood
November 2009
ENVISIONING PLACES
W E B S T E R S TAT I O N
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very city has one. A neigh- strong enough to outlast poor eco-
borhood that long ago nomic circumstances, entrenched
ceased being what it once negativity and captured a spark
was. Not exactly downtown, nor of interest to ignite a renewal. In
a residential enclave, or even a many instances, these neighbor-
crusty loft district that still has hoods now define these cities be-
some industrial charm left from a yond even the best hopes of their
time long past. early visionaries.
Maybe it was once just work- This is the beginning of that
a-day rail yards, industry or long- chapter for Webster Station.
demolished warehouse sheds, and This placemaking study was
some structures that won’t exactly launched with two primary pur-
make the honor role of the Na- poses.
tional Trust for Historic Preserva- -Define the neighborhoods
tion, but are nonetheless worthy identity; specifically a ‘Web-
of restoration and re-use. Neigh- ster Station’ brand.
borhoods whose basic economic -Develop the streetscape char-
function left long ago, but the land acter: that will tie together new
is too well placed to just leave it and existing development,
fallow. Places that need a re-envi- and encourage development
sioning to make them a part of the of abandoned structures and
city fabric again; That is Dayton’s empty parcels of land.
Webster Station.
There are many wonderful re- We believe the following are
vitalized neighborhoods that were glimpses into a new future. The ENVISIONING PLACES
once places in similar condition; framework that will allow a re- Placemaking
Short North and the Arena District building of Webster Station as a Planning
in Columbus, The Flats in Cleve- destination of choice. Architectural Design
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parking on E. 3rd Street, and
Planning
much more parallel parking Architectural Design
opportunities throughout the
neighborhood. 3403 S. Main St., Unit i
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Existing condition on
E. Monument Avenue
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“Ballpark Village”
mixed-use development
- largest downtown site for
“big footprint” development
Tech Town mixed-use
opportunity
commercial development
- potential to add significant
mixed-use scale to
Webster Station
Webster/Tech Town trolley station
Fifth Third Field trolley station
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