Southbank Partners and city officials on Friday hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Phases 2 and 3 of The Riverwalk at Riverfront Commons in Dayton.
The event marked the latest milestone in the multi-city Riverfront Commons project — the Northern Kentucky Riverfront District, a unified place on the riverside of Route 8 through the eight Northern Kentucky river cities from Ludlow to Silver Grove.
An important element of the district is The Riverwalk, a 20-mile paved path connecting you to the river, downtown business districts, historic neighborhoods, with various parks, trailheads, overlooks, and kayak launches. The Dayton phases of the Riverwalk represent 1 mile of new paved paths, further extending the project that has become a catalyst for economic development, tourism, quality of life, and outdoor recreation across the region.
“The Riverwalk is about the connection. Riverfront Commons is about the destination. This project is the intersection of urban mobility and outdoor recreation. Riverfront Commons, the Northern Kentucky riverfront district, will unequivocally change the way residents and visitors experience our region from breathtaking views to diverse cultural experiences, said Will Weber, President and CEO of Southbank Partners.
“All of our communities share one vision as part of this Riverfront Commons project – create an unbridled destination for every season of life. That begins with a vibrant and accessible riverfront- one that will leave a lasting impact for generations.”…