Birthplace of Next: City of Dayton Radio

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently awarded a $1.5 million Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant to revitalize severely distressed neighborhoods. The City's Director of Planning and Community Development, Aaron Sorrell, discusses what this means for residents and what the next steps will be.

As the Director of the City's Department of Human Relations, Ken Couch oversaw the implementation of the City's new paid parental leave policy in September of 2015. On this episode, we’ll hear how this and other HR policies are shaping the City’s culture and productivity.

Since its establishment in 2011, the Welcome Dayton immigrant-friendly initiative has garnered the city national recognition in integrating foreign-born residents into the fabric of communities. Welcome Dayton Program Coordinator Melissa Bertolo shares the vision behind the program and how the community has benefited from embracing newcomers. 

On this episode, Director of Planning & Community Development Aaron Sorrell explains the spirit and purpose of the West Dayton Development Plan and how strategic initiatives are helping revitalize the city's western neighborhoods. 

City Manager Shelley Dickstein outlines the parameters of Issue 9, a proposed income tax levy that will be on the ballot this Election Day, November 8, 2016. What will this income tax cost you? What City services would benefit from this levy? Why is the City setting aside a portion of funds for preschool education? Listen to find out.