Activated Spaces

Shop’s owners plans a soft opening for downtown’s monthly First Friday art hop on Sept. 7th A new business will open downtown on Friday, Sept. 7, as part of the third phase of the Pop-Up Project, part of an initiative to fill downtown storefronts called Activated Spaces. Sew Dayton, owned by two seamstresses, will offer […]

Join Activated Spaces at 37 S. St. Clair St. on Friday, July 20 at 6:00 PM and be ready to spend up to $20 at a nearby locally-owned retail shop! Several of your favorite Pop-Up Shops and other downtown retailers will be participating and offering Cash Mob specials! Maps and descriptions of all participating shops […]

Since last fall Activated Spaces has been bringing renewed vibrancy to downtown by opening Pop-up Shops in downtown Dayton. So far five new shops are going strong. For a list of the shops, click here. We want your help selecting our upcoming Pop-up Shops! What kind of businesses do you want to see in downtown […]

Activated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is accepting applications for temporary retail and service businesses to open downtown as part of the third phase of its Pop-up Project. The project matches business owners and entrepreneurs who want to try out a business concept with downtown property owners who have first-floor storefront space available […]

It’s a brand-new season for Activated Spaces Street Team artists. This session’s theme is “Naturally Dayton.” We challenged local artists to  to focus on our beautiful outdoor assets.  Whether it’s a favorite spot is along the rivers, in a park, or a lush rooftop garden, we wanted to see unique perceptions of Dayton’s natural appeal. […]