Mission

The Phoenix Project is an ambitious plan, which seeks comprehensive community development in the geographic area surrounding Good Samaritan Hospital. The Phoenix Project has four key components: commercial and economic revitalization of Salem Avenue; expansion of homeownership opportunities through physical development; creating partnerships to provide social supports which enhance quality of life for residents; and strengthening the civic infrastructure of the community through resident engagement and organization.

PROJECT GOALS

• Comprehensive Community Development through Strategic Allocation of Resources. Maximize initial investments of $5M each by the City of Dayton and Good Samaritan Hospital to leverage additional investment in the community.

• Retain jobs and support job growth. Good Samaritan Hospital and its affiliates currently employ 3500+ employees and expect to add an additional three hundred jobs in the next four years.

• Capitalize on community assets and investments. Work with Dayton Public Schools on the development of a new community school in the neighborhood, Improve existing City recreational assets (park and pool) for greater utilization and access.

• Develop and enhance the Salem Avenue Corridor. Create new gateway to the community. (Salem and Catalpa) and develop a Phoenix Land Use Plan to create a uniform appearance and usage along the corridor. Create greater linkages with Montgomery County’s revitalization efforts that impact Salem Avenue.

• Retain and Increase homeownership. Develop incentive programs which encourage existing homeowners to invest in their property and attract new buyers, including Good Samaritan employees to the area.

• Develop Neighborhood Capacity.  Strengthen neighborhood groups and associations through community organizing, community policing and social supports for families. 

PARTNERS

The Phoenix Project is managed by a Board of Trustees that includes:

• Two representatives from Good Samaritan Hospital
• Two representatives from the City of Dayton
• One representative from CityWide Development Corporation