You don’t have to travel to exotic places to take a walk on a canal! In downtown Dayton, where walking is a way of life for urban dwellers (such as at Patterson Place), you can take a stroll on a portion of the old Miami-Erie Canal and discover a significant part of Dayton’s rich history. In the early 1800’s, …
Feel Free To Bring Your “Best Friend” When You Make the Move Home to The Cottages at the Highlands Yankee Trace!
Knowing of the many mental and physical health and social benefits that owning a dog can have, such as better heart health and greater happiness, the Simms community at The Cottages at the Highlands Yankee Trace in Centerville is completely dog friendly. Our Homeowner’s Association allows for up to three dogs and all types, both large and small, are welcome. …
Hometown Heroes Deserve the American Dream of Homeownership!
At Charles Simms Development, we believe in building more than just homes; we believe in building communities, too. In honor of those who serve our country and our communities, we are proud to offer $1,000 off the price of a new Simms home at closing to Military Personnel, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, EMTs, Hospital Personnel or Teachers. Miami Valley is …
Community Events Continue at the Highlands and Cottages with Annual Chili Cook-Off
The social committee of the Cottages and Highlands at Yankee Trace recently held the Second Annual Chili Cook-Off for residents and their guests. Reputations and appetites were on the line at this most anticipated and highly attended quarterly event of the year. Over 40 people gathered under the tent on a brisk fall day. The Cook Off is part pot-luck …
Simms and the Dayton HBA Share Past, Present, and Vision for the Future
The Home Builders Association of Dayton is the voice of the residential building industry in the Dayton region. Comprised of nearly 400 residential home builders and associated professionals and friends of the industry in six counties, the HBA is dedicated to the proposition that home ownership should be within the reach of every American family. The Simms family has enjoyed …
Fall Parade of Homes Maps Out Dayton Area New Construction
Changing leaves and back to school activities may signal the end of summer, but autumn is definitely not the end of the new construction season. In fact, a special group of Dayton builders have been preparing all summer for the opportunity to showcase their best home sites and communities to people looking for a new home. The Home Builders Association …
Urban Nights Shows Off the Best of Downtown Living
Dayton’s biggest and best street party has returned at last. Urban Nights, the semi-annual celebration of Downtown Dayton, kicks off Friday, September 12 at 5 pm. This free event showcases everything downtown has to offer that makes urban living so special, including Dayton’s best dining, shopping, and arts and entertainment venues. Over 30,000 people from all over the Miami Valley …
Walkability A Key Feature for Urban and Suburban Communities
Urban dwellers already know what their suburban neighbors are beginning to rediscover. The key lifestyle feature of the twenty-first century is walkability. Walkability means having all the necessities of life within a convenient walk from your front door. It’s an important concept in sustainable urban design, requiring the integration of safe sidewalks and footpaths, as well as a solid mix …
Dayton Dragons: Our Downtown Gem
A community is made up of its people. The way to build a strong community is to bring its people together. Food, sports, and entertainment are the three most popular draws of attendance for special events. The Dayton Dragons Minor League baseball team offers Dayton families all three. When then-City Commissioner Tony Capizzi first suggested being proactive about revitalizing downtown …
Everyone Loves Ice Cream
By Bronwyn Graham-Duteil Sales Representative at The Cottages of Yankee Trace A big part of life at The Highlands and Cottages of Yankee Trace is our social interaction! The Social Committee plans quarterly events such as carry ins, an Italian Dinner and Game Night, and the Memorial Day Weekend BBQ. Residents were excited when summer rolled around to our most recent get together. …