Xenia, Ohio

are deciding they don’t want a big, single-family home on a half-acre lot; they’d rather rent a place downtown that’s convenient to where they need to be. So, we’re targeting both the Millennials that don’t need that big single-family home, and the empty-nesters that don’t want it anymore and want to downsize.” As Xenia continues to revitalize itself, Brodsky stresses that it is always looking for creative ways to promote smart growth for the city, while living up to its long history of being a hospitable place to live, work, and play. “We’re working to build partnerships; we are progressive and willing to embrace new things – whether it’s tax credits that have never been used in this area, before, XENI A , OHIO or working with utility partners on the industrial side,” he states. “And we are trying to be that community of choice – a nice community with a great quality of life, with lots of job opportunities that are available in close proximity. And, by the way, our traffic is great,” he quips. “If you’re going somewhere that is 15 miles away, you’ll get there in 15 minutes; unlike some other places, where if you’re going somewhere 15 miles away, it will take you an hour.”