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Wright-Patt to make land available for $250M research center
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is making 43 acres available for an “enhanced use lease,” a place for businesses to operate on federal land that will host what local leaders say will be a $250 million research center.
• Massive project: The planned “Convergence Research Center” development is one of the biggest commercial projects in Dayton-area history.
• Location: Planned for the west side of National Road, it involves two parcels touching on parts of Beavercreek and Fairborn, with Beavercreek and Bath townships, in Greene County.
• The plan: Some 19 years in the making, the plan is to build 600,000 square feet of new space where industry and academia can work with Wright-Patterson and Air Force decision-makers.
• Jobs: It is expected to be home to 2,500 jobs.
• What they are saying: Jerad Barnett, president and chief executive of Beavercreek developer Synergy and Mills Development, said: “Undoubtedly, this is the most exciting day in our 42-year history.”
What to know today
• One big takeaway: Montgomery County leaders have concerns with the practice of suspending driver’s licenses for failure to pay child support.
• Tip of the day: Here is a guide to a number of Super Bowl events in the Dayton area where you can watch and celebrate the big game.
• Person to know today: Chris Saunders. The Oakwood woman who just turned 96 offers life advice, including encouragement to travel.
• Big move of the day: The city of Xenia has acquired a red Chessie caboose that sits in the city’s Hub District from the Greene County Historical Society in an effort to preserve a bit of local history.
• Dayton eats: Partial to Pie Bakery has brought back its limited-time pie featuring a crust made with pretzels from Smales Pretzel Bakery and a chocolate cream filling featuring Esther Price Candies.
• Inside Ohio Politics: Read about our new project which is an effort to not only cover what’s going on at the Statehouse but provide in-depth explanation about how the political process works.
• Dayton Flyers: Here’s what to know about today’s game as Davidson comes to town.
• Photo of the day: The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery hosted its annual Hedgehog Day on Sunday. National Hedgehog Day is a Roman tradition preceding the modern “Groundhog Day.” Check out the photos by Tom Gilliam.
