On the end corner of Jackson/Jones Streets within the Oregon Historic District neighborhood in
downtown Dayton, Ohio there is a pedestrian walkway/bridge that primarily services South Park
and Oregon Historic District residents in crossing U.S. Route 35. Throughout the years, vandalism and
litter has become an issue/deterrent to usage. As such, we have recently begun hosting
neighborhood clean-up days to address this issue. In addition, community art installations have
proven to provide additional deterrents to vandalism/graffiti and litter. Thus, we have worked
with the City of Dayton to gain their approval to install a mural/paint the retaining
walls/walkway leading up to the pedestrian bridge. One portion/side of the wall is already in
process and has receive great community support/feedback. And we have heard/seen more South
Park and Oregon Historic District residents now enjoying/using the walkway to conduct their
business/downtown shopping efforts, jogging/running, biking, etc. Plus, we have seen a
significant decrease in graffiti since putting some initial paint on the wall. We believe that all of
the downtown Dayton community members will benefit from this endeavor being continued.
and Oregon Historic District residents in crossing U.S. Route 35. Throughout the years, vandalism and
litter has become an issue/deterrent to usage. As such, we have recently begun hosting
neighborhood clean-up days to address this issue. In addition, community art installations have
proven to provide additional deterrents to vandalism/graffiti and litter. Thus, we have worked
with the City of Dayton to gain their approval to install a mural/paint the retaining
walls/walkway leading up to the pedestrian bridge. One portion/side of the wall is already in
process and has receive great community support/feedback. And we have heard/seen more South
Park and Oregon Historic District residents now enjoying/using the walkway to conduct their
business/downtown shopping efforts, jogging/running, biking, etc. Plus, we have seen a
significant decrease in graffiti since putting some initial paint on the wall. We believe that all of
the downtown Dayton community members will benefit from this endeavor being continued.
As such, we wish to invite downtown Dayton residents who are passionate about art, public service, and clean-up efforts to join us on Sunday, June 26th starting at 10:45AM on the corner of Jackson/Jones Streets. Especially, neighbors within South Park and the Oregon Historic Districts as we are most impacted/benefitted by this beautification effort and art installation. Our wonderful resident/artist Grant Nikanowicz has volunteered his time to continue the mural and host a community-wide/neighborhood painting party/day during the day on Sunday, June 26th which also coincides with our bi-annual OHDS garden tour weekend (and the first full weekend following the Summer Solstice) which will give even more community members and Ohio resident’s a chance to witness the artwork and change occurring firsthand.
