Have You Seen South Park Street Lately?
The revamped street will be celebrated on Sept. 15.
Only a year ago, former Third Ward Councilor Nick Lewis described a new-and-improved South Park Street that would extend the feel of Church Street and create a new town center designed to draw more people to the downtown area. Following months of work, the project is—finally—just about done. South Park Street's sidewalks have been widened and angle parking has been replaced by (fewer) parallel spaces. A median has been created and businesses such as Leone's have set up tables and chairs outside their front doors. In addition, and perhaps most importantly for many residents, the street has been re-opened to car traffic in both directions. "I really like it," said shopper Mary Resnick. "I think more people will come out to Church Street …
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Crafty Spiker
5:28 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
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