Miami Valley Research Park

A WORKING PLAYBOOK FOR THE NEXT DECADE OF GROWTH

Miami Valley Research Park entered its 40th year with strong regional assets, but a changing market for legacy office parks called for a new approach to growth, governance, and investment. Yard & Co. worked with the City of Kettering, the Miami Valley Research Park Association, local jurisdictions, anchor employers, and regional partners to create a master plan that modernizes the Park’s identity and development strategy. The plan positions MVRP as a magnetic place for advanced work, outdoor recreation, and community energy, with a focus on trails and greenways, shared amenities, placemaking, storytelling, and new development patterns. The final plan provides a practical implementation playbook for the next decade, including near-term actions to build demand, strengthen organizational capacity, and shape future development and redevelopment.


Services

Planning | Development | Activation | Operation


Timeframe

2025 - 2026


Client

City of Kettering

Location


Kettering, Ohio

PROBLEM

How can a legacy research park modernize its identity, governance, and development strategy for the next generation?

SOLUTION

Reposition the Park around advanced work, trails, amenities, placemaking, and a stronger implementation structure.

ACTION

A master plan and implementation playbook with a refreshed vision, phased growth strategy, and near-term actions to guide investment.

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