The $100M Delco: ‘Mother of all projects’ in downtown Dayton prepares to open.
Some people thought as recently as the mid- to late-2010s that they might not see the Mendelsons Liquidation Outlet redeveloped anytime soon … possibly not in their lifetimes.
The building was too big. Renovations would be too expensive. There was too much stuff inside that would have to be cleared out
But developers Crawford Hoying and Woodard Development say they are likely a couple of months away from opening up a portion of the massive property, and the rest of the renovations could be completed by the end of summer.
This was a huge undertaking considering that the building, now called the Delco, has more space than the Dayton Arcade’s nine interconnected buildings combined.
The developers are investing about $100 million into the property, and some members of the downtown community say this will help continue the impressive revitalization of the area around the baseball stadium where the Dayton Dragons play.
This is “kind of the mother of all projects,” said Steve Seboldt, a longtime downtown resident and a member of the Greater Downtown Priority Land Use Board.
A massive $100M, 500,000-square-foot project at the site of the former Mendelsons Liquidation Outlet is nearing closer and closer to its opening date. ‘The Delco‘ will add more commercial space for retail, office, and restaurants, as well 160 apartments and more public parking options. Developers Crawford Hoying and Woodard Development purchased the property in 2019 and say The Delco will also include several amenities for residents and visitors like a rooftop swimming pool, outdoor lounge areas, stunning views of downtown, and more. Developers believe Phase 1 of the project, including 30 apartments, will open to the public in June, with the rest of the project expected to be complete in late summer. Pre-leasing has already begun for the new housing options.