[11] In addition to Philharmonic and Opera performances, the Schuster Center hosts concerts, lectures, traveling Broadway shows, and is a popular spot for weddings, and other events.

[12] The historic Victoria Theatre, located in downtown Dayton, hosts concerts, traveling Broadway shows, ballet, a summertime classic film series, and more.

The district is populated with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee houses.

[19] The Dayton Flyers play at The University of Dayton Arena, which hosted 82 games in the NCAA men's basketball tournament over its history, making it the second most prolific venue in NCAA history and the most prolific among active venues,[20] with the most recent being first and second round games of the 2017 tournament.

CareSource Management Group in 2009, completed construction of a $55 million corporate headquarters at the corner of Main Street and Monument Avenue in downtown Dayton.

[23] Downtown Dayton has also seen numerous residential developments, most notably in the Water Street District announced in mid-2013.

The Ohio Department of Transportation is currently in the process of $533 million of construction to modify and reconstruct I-75 through downtown Dayton.

The Plan represents a vision for Dayton's center city that focuses on strengthening connections and creating a downtown attractive to investors, businesses, employees, residents, students and visitors.

This vision focuses on the potential of Greater Downtown to become an authentic urban center and the catalyst for Dayton's regional economy.

The plan focuses on housing opportunities, and creating an inviting environment for businesses to relocate and stay in the downtown area.

Face-lifts and improvements such as gateway projects, repaving, and upgrading building facades are also part of the plan.