MIDDLETOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Department of Development announced that it is awarding a Roadwork Development Grant in the amount of $1,875,000 to the City of Middletown for roadwork to be completed at the Renaissance Pointe development site.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Ohio Department of Development for awarding this vital grant to the City of Middletown,” Middletown City Manager Ashley Combs said. “The funding will support critical roadwork at Renaissance Pointe, helping to improve infrastructure, enhance connectivity, and drive economic growth in this transformative area. This investment marks another important step forward in our ongoing efforts to create a more accessible, vibrant, and opportunity-rich community for residents, businesses, and visitors.”
The grant will help with the construction of an addition 1,329 linear feet of Atrium Boulevard, running south from Middle Drive, the continuing west to the Event Promenade. Additionally, 788 linear feet of Event Promenade will be constructed from Middle Drive, continuing south and intersecting with the extension of Atrium Boulevard. The construction of a retaining wall will also be necessary. The project that will be covered by the grant will create 140 new full-time jobs.
The City of Middletown broke ground last summer on the $200 million Renaissance Pointe project that will include multi-use complexes for Class A retail, restaurants, and residential units, located at the corner of S.R. 122 and Union Rd. The project is a significant investment aimed at reshaping, reimagining, and revitalizing the critical I-75 corridor in Middletown, with it being in a prime location between Cincinnati and Dayton. Renaissance Pointe is planned to be anchored by an arena/event center through a partnership with the Warren County Port Authority.
Two projects have already been approved for sites at Renaissance Pointe. One is Sheetz, a fueling station and convenience store, which was approved by City Council and the Middletown Planning Commission earlier in 2025. Additionally, Hallmark Communities has been approved to apply for permits to construct 288 multi-family residential units at Renaissance Pointe.
To learn more about exciting news and projects happening in the City of Middletown, visit the City’s website at www.cityofmiddletown.org.