Not long ago, cities across the Midwest were suffering from disinvestment and a dearth of downtown growth.  These cities became known as “donut hole” cities due to population centers that moved from the downtown core to outer-ring suburbs. The downtown cores of these cities were somewhat busy during the day, but virtually abandoned after 5pm…

The Midwest region has topped the charts for multifamily rent growth since the start of 2023, and third-quarter data show that the region continues to post healthy gains. Several factors, including affordability, a balanced population growth and relatively limited completions compared to high-growth Southeast and Southwest markets, support steady rent growth throughout the Midwest. Cincinnati…

Dayton, Ohio has a rich history in manufacturing and innovation. The Wright Brothers invented and manufactured the world’s first piloted aircraft in Dayton, and Dayton is also the the birthplace of the world’s first cash register (NCR). Dayton eventually boomed as a result of these and many other innovations. However, as the decades-long decline in…