West Carrollton Olde Downtown strategic plan: 5 things to know

West Carrollton is finalizing a long-term, strategic plan to revitalize its Olde Downtown corridor.

The study will provide a framework to boost jobs, business, the economy and traffic in the district while making the area a more attractive community gathering spot. Here are five issues to know about the proposal:

-It involves about 60 acres, much of it donated to the city by the owners of the Fraser Paper mill, which was demolished in a project that began in 2014.

-Its scope spans Central Avenue from Elm Street to Miami Avenue. It includes recreation and commercial space, as well as community gathering sites, including a dog park.

-OHM Advisors of Columbus was hired by the city last year to develop the study for $62,500, records show, $50,000 from the Montgomery County Land Bank.

-Three phases are included in the plan, ranging from up to five years, up to 10 years, and up to 20 years, according to the city.

-The plan is expected to go before West Carrollton City Council this spring.

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Nick Blizzard

Nick Blizzard is a staff writer for the Dayton Daily News. He is a graduate of Stebbins High School who earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and its E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Nick is a Riverside native and has been a journalist in the Dayton area for more than 20 years.