1918 Campus Redevelopment Request For Proposals

Deadline Extended to December 31, 2026

The City of Defiance (“City”) is seeking proposals and interest from qualified developers for the redevelopment of the former Defiance City School grounds otherwise known as “The 1918 Campus” located along Clinton & Arabella Streets within Historic Downtown Defiance, Ohio.

Defiance High School, originally constructed in 1918 with additions in 1928 (auditorium and gymnasium), 1956 (expansion of auditorium and gymnasium) and 1998 (elevator), is a three story, approximately 112,000 square foot brick school building anchoring the southern gateway of Downtown Defiance. The school building is located on a 3.3-acre site with shared ownership and site control with Defiance City Schools. The campus is adjacent to commercial, residential, and park properties.

It is the City’s intention that interested developer(s) submit proposals for a development product that will create vibrancy and a strong presence at the southern gateway entrance into the Downtown District.