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Downtown Lima’s Central District Brings Fresh Energy for 2025 [Video]

The Central District in downtown Lima is poised to become the beating heart of the community in 2025. Following a dynamic grand opening and ribbon-cutting event in late November, the district is already brimming with excitement and promise for the year ahead.

“This is the result of several years of hard work, vision, and collaboration,” said AEDG Executive Director Cindy Leis during the event. “It’s a symbol of what’s possible when we come together to dream big, plan thoughtfully, and invest in the future.”

The ribbon-cutting was attended by Governor Mike DeWine and several other local, regional, and state dignitaries.

The celebration took place at the newly opened Social House Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of the Central District. Attendees got a glimpse of the district’s vibrant new energy and wide array of attractions.

At the forefront of the development is The Hub, an industrial training center where adults can earn advanced manufacturing certificates. Adjacent to The Hub are the Central District shops, offering a diverse mix of businesses, including clothing boutiques, a massage studio, a hair salon, a European-style bakery, a coffee and fine chocolate shop, a bath remodeling store, an organic wellness boutique, and an iHeart Radio studio. Nestled at the back of the district is the Social House, a Southern comfort food and bourbon bar that opened in December.

Located within walking distance of the newly renamed Lima Rotary Amphitheater Park, the Central District is ready to establish itself as the go-to destination for entertainment, dining, and community events in downtown Lima.

This $4.3 million development, first announced in 2022, is transforming what was once a row of vacant, blighted buildings into a dynamic entertainment hub. With nearly every space now filled, the energy is nothing short of contagious.

Supported in part by the JobsOhio Vibrant Communities Program, the project is breathing new life into Lima’s downtown, setting the stage for a vibrant 2025. All signs point to the Central District becoming the heart of downtown Lima’s revival!

Get a glimpse of the Central District and watch the grand opening event: