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There are large development projects like CareSource’s new office tower and housing developments like Delco Lofts, but much of that banging and beeping relates to restaurants and attractions.
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Here’s a rundown of some recent projects and those we are most looking forward to.
🏗️ MUDLICK TAP HOUSE
When will it open: Soon (TBA)
🏗️ CANAL STREET ARCADE AND DELI
Where: 308 E. First St. (the former home of the much-beloved music venue Canal Street Tavern)
When will it open: The restaurant, bar and game room opened Wednesday, June 28.
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
Credit: Photo by Amelia Robinson
🏗️ THE FUNK MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND EXHIBITION CENTER
Where: 113 E. Third St. in downtown Dayton's Fire Block District
When will it open: Construction in progress. The nonprofit seeks donations of display cases and other materials.
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🏗️ LOCK 27 BREWING
Where: 329 E. First St. in the Delco Building near Fifth Third Field
When will it open: Soon; the brewery is hiring employees now
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🏗️ 416 DINER
Where: 416 E. Fifth St. in Dayton's Oregon District
When will it open: Friday, July 7; there will be a 9 a.m. ribbon cutting
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🏗️ KETTE’S KANDIES SPIRITED TREATS
Where: 10 S. Jefferson St. behind Century Bar in the Fire Blocks District
When will it be open: Late fall
🏗️DAYTON METRO LIBRARY’S NEW MAIN BRANCH
Where: 215 E. Third St.
When will it open: Aug. 5
Two hundred people — elected officials, levy supporters and children from the The Dayton Metro Library Summer Challenge reading program — will hold the ribbon during a ceremony at noon on Aug. 5. That date is when the new library will be open to the public.
There will be a community festival outside of the library featuring local entertainers from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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