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$1,000,000 FOR COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS Page 5 of 7 <br /> Miami St <br /> Matching Fagade Grants Program <br /> 19 grants with a total of$179,743 in investment <br /> $99,342 in private investment <br /> $80,401 in public investment <br /> Streetscape Enhancement Projects <br /> Refurbished railroad viaduct and created small park to welcome visitors to northern end of corridor. <br /> Creating attractive, pedestrian friendly environment by implementing projects that include nev <br /> crosswalks, curbs, trees, and ornamental lighting. <br /> Plans to continue with Phase III of streetscape project in 2005. <br /> Additional Programs &Accomplishments <br /> The Miami Street Corridor hosts the annual Fall Festival the first Sunday of October. <br /> The Miami Village Association has developed business promoting materials, including: brochures, a c( <br /> signs. <br /> South Gateway <br /> Acquisition,Demolition, and Redevelopment <br /> Five properties have been purchased, including: 913-919, 1001, 1019, and 1101 South Michigan Street. <br /> Three vacant buildings were demolished. <br /> One local historic landmark has been secured. <br /> Streetscape Enhancement Projects <br /> New sidewalk and curbs have been installed between Chippewa and Broadway. These improvements it <br /> a tree lawn with tree plantings. <br /> Additional Programs &Accomplishments <br /> The corridor has developed a marketing campaign, which has included: creating a brochure, website <br /> advertisements and a series of television commercials. <br /> South Gateway works in conjunction with Riley High School students to produce a quarterly newsletter. <br /> To improve safety, funding is provided for increased police presence and a series of anti crime, violence <br /> Western Ave <br /> Matching Fayade Grant Program <br /> 16 grants with a total of$270,257 in investment <br /> $51,046 of private investment was leveraged by $42,920 in public funding <br /> Eight 100% grants resulted in $176,290 of funding for businesses <br /> In 2005,will add wall murals to the list of eligible projects for matching grant funds. <br /> Streetscape Enhancement Projects <br /> The committee has invested in new sidewalks, lighting and trees from Lombardy Drive to Gladstone Av <br /> There are plans for several projects to enhance the appearance of the Corridor, East of the Walnut Street <br /> http://www.ci.south-bend.in.us/Press/Releases 2005/040505 CommercialCorridors.htm 1/13/2006 <br />