- Well-maintained homes (4)
- Houses are good investment (2)
- Older buildings/historic
- Diversity of homes
- Majority of owners show pride of ownership
- Architectural preservation
- Lack of extreme regulation for improvement to housing stock.
Appearance of the City (17):
- Attractiveness of the City (3)
- History and ambiance (3)
- Trees (3)
- The amount of trees, greenery and boulevards (3)
- Green spaces and trees (2)
- Parks (2)
- Tree City, U.S.A.
Local Government (9):
- Continued financial soundness: Oakwood can afford to have superior housing stock and community infrastructure because of cash reserves both in citizenry and public coffers (2)
- Leadership – much like these Comprehensive Plans (2)
- Thoughtful and intelligent Oakwood Council and government (2)
- Positive concern for the future of Oakwood
- Long-range, dynamic and Comprehensive Plan
- Great and cooperative City government
Size and Location (6):
- Small size, limited population (3)
- Closeness to Dayton (2)
- Public transportation
Business District (5):
- Tax base, tax money and bequests contribute to coffers and allow us to be a bedroom community. High taxes provide that and other good services. (2)
- Dorothy Lane Market
- No gas stations or fast food
- Draws top businesses to district (clothing, banks, food, retail, services.)
Other:
- Youth activities (grade 6 and down)
- Restriction on fences and trampolines