Centerville, Ohio

themselves in the community. There was a need for good quality, multi-family housing. We have three pretty significant developments; additional housing units for somewhere between 650 and 750 people, which will be developed over the course of the next several years. At the same time, we’re adding additional single-family residential housing in our community.” The Mayor is hopeful these developments will offer something for everyone, including a younger demographic moving to Centerville. The housing developments will also provide an opportunity for those hoping to live and work within the Greater Dayton Community. Centerville’s principle employers include the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, as well as Sinclair Community College (Centerville), the Centerville School District, and Premier Health. Another significant development for the Centerville community was the development of Miami Valley South Hospital. Mayor Compton notes, “Premier Health Systems had a large piece of property which they held for years with the promise they were going to develop it into a health facility, and Premier lived up to their obligation. They developed an absolutely fantastic site.” The state-of-the-art healthcare facility at Miami Valley South Hospital along with other Miami Valley Hospitals has ranked in Healthgrade’s “America’s Top 100 Hospitals” five years in a row and achieved the top two percent nationwide for consistent clinical quality. The facility at Miami Valley South offers a range of health services including Emergency and Level III trauma care, maternity care, an orthopedic center specializing in spine and joint care, as well as a comprehensive cancer center. Mayor Compton is also quick to emphasize the importance of preserving the historical elements of the community, particularly in the area known as Uptown Centerville. Historical preservation efforts typically have their challenges, and the city is actively addressing some of those issues. “One thing about an area that has a lot of historical significance - it’s difficult to develop City Manager, Wayne Davis