Sylvania Strong
Phase 1 - downtown improvement project (complete)
We are pleased to announce that Phase 1 of the Downtown Improvement Project is nearing completion. While some final touches—such as sidewalk refinements and seasonal landscaping—await the warmer spring weather, this milestone represents a major leap forward in modernizing our Downtown corridor. Beyond essential utility upgrades, the new footprint creates a more inviting atmosphere with enhanced lighting, convenient parking, and accessible pathways framed by comfortable seating and vibrant greenery.
Check out the Construction Time-lapse Camera below!
phase 1.5 - utility bury (Active)
We have now transitioned into Phase 1.5. Before the official Phase 2 construction can begin, utility lines along Main St between Maplewood Ave and Erie St will need to be relocated from overhead to underground. The work of installing that infrastructure is scheduled to begin in January 2026. By moving these power and communication lines beneath the surface, we are not only enhancing the visual appeal of our historic district but also increasing the long-term reliability of our utility services. In coordination with the project, Summit St between Monroe St and Erie St will receive new poles to accommodate Toledo Edison’s electric service improvements. Work is expected to be completed before the start of Phase 2 in July 2026.
phase 2 - Downtown improvement Project (Tentative July 2026)
Phase 2 of the Downtown Improvement Project is set to begin as early as July 2026. Phase 2 will extend the signature look and feel of Main Street’s first block through to the second, covering the area between Maplewood Ave and Erie St. Our goal is to complete the primary infrastructure—including roadways, sidewalks, and park enhancements—before winter, with final aesthetic touches wrapping up in Spring 2027.
Check out the 3D rendering video from the Public Open House below!
PHASE 1.5 – UTILITY BURY
Construction to install the infrastructure necessary to relocate all the overhead utilities to underground on Main St from Maplewood to Erie St will begin in late January 2026.
PHASE 2 – DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Construction for Phase 2 is tentatively scheduled for July 2026. The City of Sylvania held a Public Open House on January 13, 2026 to showcase multiple exhibits and take public feedback for the Phase 2 project. Check out the “Looking Towards the Future” tab to see the renderings. Visit the City of Sylvania Website to see the 3D version of the renderings.
Erie to maplewood
Phase 1.5 milestones
Ace hardware
- 5619 Main St.
Angela's Angels
- 5774 Main St.
Blue Layne Boutique
- 5627 Main St.
Beautiful Blooms by Jen
- 5679 Main St.
Black rose Cigars
- 5529 Harroun Rd.
Chris and Kristy's Boutique
- 5658 Main St. Suite 106
Fiddle stix boutique
- 5693 Main St.
Finch & Fern
- 5641 Main St.
Fuller Art House
- 5679 Main St.
Harmony in life
- 5758 N. Main St. Suite 1
Hip to the Groove
- 5665 Main St.
Hudson Gallery
- 5645 Main St.
Kroger
- 6235 Monroe St.
Main Street Sweets
- 5639 Main St.
Ragazza
- 5632 Main St.
Sautters
- 5519 Main St.
Simply Stacked
- 6525 Main St.
Speedway
- 6605 Monroe St.
Spoke Life Cycles
- 6363 Monroe St.
Sylvan Studio
- 5651 Main St.
The art Supply Depo
- 5739 Main St.
V Collections
- 5630 N. Main St.
Village Candy Shop
- 5727 Main St.
Bandits Main Street Eats
- 5758 Main St.
Chandler Cafe
- 5648 Main St.
Ciao!
- 6064 Monroe St.
Erin Ann's
- 5661 Main St.
Frickers
- 6339 Monroe St.
Inside the five
- 5703 Main St.
J&G's pizza palace / dallas taproom
- 5692 Main St.
Jimmy Johns
- 6385 Monroe St.
Little Caesars Pizza
- 6363 Monroe St.
Local Roots
- 5441 Main St.
Olive's on Main
- 5629 Main St.
Sodbuster
- 5758 Main St.
Clean Express Car Wash
- 6307 Monroe St.
Hair!
- 5480 Main St.
Keith's Hair Design
- 5768 N. Main St.
Reve Salon & Spa
- 5633 Main St.
Sandlot Barbershop
- 5689 Main St.
Shear Madness salon
- 5758 Main St.
Sheer Perfections
- 6381 Monroe St.
Solis Studio
- 6417 Monroe St.
Solstice A Salon
- 5663 Main St.
Willow Creek Salon
- 6407 Monroe St.
Affordable Dentures & Implants
- 6411 Rivercrossings
California Yoga
- 5441 Main St.
Finding You Psychotherapy & Yoga
- 6423 Monroe St.
Healthy Family Chiropractic
- 5525 Harroun Rd.
HLH Orthodontics
- 6407 Monroe St.
Manahan
- 6377 Rivercrossing
Toledo Mindfullness Institute
- 5648 Main St. Ste #1
Vibrant Chiropractic
- 5658 Main St. Ste 107
Vision Center
- 6433 Monroe St. Ste 1
Vista Living Care
- 5671 Main St. Ste 201
Attorney - Kenneth W. Wenniger
- 5658 Main St. Ste 101
Bel Main
- 5681 Main St.
- websit
Bull moose Retirement
- 5630 Main St.
Celebration Title
Edward Jones
- 5678 Main St.
HealthMarkets Insurance - Shelby Parton
- 6377 Monroe St.
Huntington Bank
- 6370 Monroe St.
JDRM Engineering Inc.
- 5604 Main St. Ste 200
Jem Photography
- 5758 N. Main St. Ste 8
Keybank
- 5612 Main St.
Mark Feldstein & Associates
- 6703 Monroe St.
McGuire Insurance
- 6392 Monroe St.
Reeb Funeral Home
- 5712 Main St.
Root Building
- 5460 Main St.
SOMO
- 6455 Monroe St.
Space Bar
- 5687 Main St.
State bank & trust
- 6401 Monroe St.
State Farm
- 5525 Harroun Rd.
Stough & Stough
- 6377 Rivercrossing Ste 1
Sylvania Advantage
- 5723 Main St.
Sylvania Area federal Credit union
- 6613 Maplewood
Toledo Ballroom
- 6363 Monroe St.
Toledo Memorial Park
- 6382 Monroe St.
Udell Law
- 5738 Main St.
Unverferth Interiors Inc
- 5643 N Main St.
W Drescher & Associates
- 6611 Maplewood
Webb Builders
- 5658 Main St. Ste 103
Wilson Printing
- 5658 Main St. Ste 100
Wingate
- 5520 Main St.
Chords with Cory
- 5658 Main St. Ste 102
Create: Art Studio & Workshop
- 5723 Main St.
Heritage Sylvania
- 5717 Main St.
Sylvania Kindercare
- 6367 Rivercrossings
Sylvania Chamber Members
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Sylvania Strong is a community-driven effort to support local businesses and residents during the upcoming construction projects. Our goal is to keep our city thriving by providing resources and updates to the community and businesses.
Yes! Fall Festival will still occur and will be October 17th & 18th. More information to come.
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No. There will be no change to the structure of the buildings.
Yes. All the events for Red Bird including First Friday will proceed to occur downtown as planned. More information for these events can be found at https://redbirdsylvania.org/
Yes. The parade will still take place. More information to come.
No. There will not be a roundabout on Erie and Main.
As of now, crews do not plan on working on weekends or plan to work after dark.
There will be lane closures, but Main St will remain open to traffic for the duration of the project
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NATALIE MCDONALD
nmcdonald@sylvaniachamber.org
419-882-2135
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ERIC BARNES
ebarnes@cityofsylvania.com
419-885-8964
6730 Monroe Street, Sylvania, OH
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