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Xenia Today
By the People, for the People
Xenia Shares Updates on Market District Redevelopment
City reports progress on infrastructure, new tenants, and long-term financing for the project.
Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:05pm
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A conceptual still life capturing the premium materials, strategic planning, and financial investment behind Xenia's Market District redevelopment project.Xenia TodayThe city of Xenia, Ohio has provided updates on the progress of its Market District redevelopment project, including completed construction on street extensions and infrastructure, securing new tenants for a mixed-use development, and establishing long-term financing through a New Community Authority.
Why it matters
The Market District project is a major revitalization effort for Xenia's downtown area, aiming to transform the Xenia Towne Square shopping center into a mixed-use development with new retail, hospitality, and residential offerings. The city's updates indicate steady progress on the project, which is seen as crucial for the long-term economic and community development of Xenia.
The details
Key updates from the city include: completed construction on extensions of Market and Galloway streets, new street paving and underground infrastructure; plans for new landscaping on Detroit Street; securing tenants for a new development project; and completing work on the eastern half of King Street. The city also approved a lengthy development agreement outlining long-term financing, and established a New Community Authority to provide financing and development oversight.
- In October 2025, the city reopened Market Street, started the King Street Phase, started the final work on the Promenade, and announced three private investment projects.
- In 2020, the city agreed to redevelop the Xenia Towne Square shopping center and enlisted Dillin LLC to design mixed-use plans.
The players
Xenia
The city of Xenia, Ohio, which is overseeing the Market District redevelopment project.
Dillin LLC
The development firm enlisted by the city of Xenia in 2020 to design mixed-use plans for the Xenia Towne Square shopping center redevelopment.
Brent Merriman
The Xenia City Manager, who provided an announcement on the progress of the Market District project.
What they’re saying
“'2025 represented a significant year of progress for the Market District, both in visible construction and in the foundational work that will allow the project to move forward successfully.'”
— Brent Merriman, Xenia City Manager
What’s next
The city said it is holding detailed discussions with a likely hotel operator and several food and other vendors for the new development and will make announcements on the developments as they achieve final contract commitments, secure funding and solidify construction timing.
The takeaway
Xenia's Market District redevelopment project is making steady progress, with the city completing key infrastructure work, securing new tenants, and establishing long-term financing mechanisms. This signals the city's commitment to revitalizing its downtown area and creating a mixed-use destination that can drive economic and community growth.
