October 2, 2015, Dayton, Ohio – The American Planning Association (APA) named East Fifth Street in Dayton as one of five Great Streets on the organization's annual Great Places in America list. Dayton's East Fifth Street, stretching a quarter mile through the city's popular Oregon District, is lined with century-old buildings, shops, restaurants, taverns and attractions, making it one of the region's premier destinations. East Fifth Street also features bike share stations, a pedestrian-focused design and signature features such as ornamental lighting, stamped concrete crosswalks and landscaped sidewalks. The street is home to the monthly First Friday celebration, as well as Hauntfest, Taste of the Oregon District, and a variety of other events, nightlife and attractions. The Fifth Street honor marks the first time an APA Great Place honoree has been named in Ohio outside of Cleveland, Cincinnati or Columbus. As part of National Community Planning Month, APA's Great Places in America program recognizes streets, neighborhoods and public spaces in the United States demonstrating exceptional character, quality, and attributes that enrich communities, facilitate economic growth, and inspire others around the country. For more information about these streets, as well as APA's top four Great Neighborhoods and top six Great Public Spaces for 2015 and previous years, visit www.planning.org/greatplaces. The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational organization that provides leadership in the development of vital communities.
