2022 AT A GLANCE With the help of several organizations, ground was broken by SEMCORP USA, marking the largest foreign investment in Ohio’s History. With $1.0 billion in initial Investment and 1,200 jobs within phase one alone, the city has created an economic engine that will further enhance our manufacturing prowess for years to come. The start of one of Sidney’s first housing subdivisions in several years and plans for additional multi-family residential units were also realized in 2022. A mix of enhancements to the downtown streetscape and courthouse square were started and include the addition of outdoor string lighting, alley archways, mid-block crosswalks, hanging greenery baskets, bike racks, bistro-style seating, and the addition of gateway entry arches to designate the historic downtown. Woodard Development was selected to act as the proprietor of the mixed-use redevelopment of the Ohio Building. Progress was made toward the connection of the Canal Feeder Trail to the Great Miami River Recreation Trail; another 1.2 miles of paved trailway will be constructed in 2023. The city and county Land Bank contracted with Burgess & Niple to further oversee the demolition of the former Wagner Manufacturing facility on Fair Road. A total of $4.6 million has been earmarked from both state and local funds to see this project come to fruition. Planning studies and development plans were started for downtown development, downtown parking, including the potential for a multi-level parking garage as well as a Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
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