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Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Beautification Plan – 2007/2008 Update City of South Bend Division of Community Development 13 DECORATIVE LIGHTING Since the decorative lighting installation initiative began in 2005, businesses, residents, and others in the River Park community have been looking forward to future phases of the project. Installation of these flouted poles and classic fixtures, combined with removal of overhead wiring has lent an immediate enhancement to Mishawaka Avenue by complimenting existing architecture, respecting setbacks, and reducing streetscape clutter. As this support for additional lighting has grown with the completion of additional phases, it was obvious to the improvement committee that it should become a priority within the plan update. Adding the lighting between 31st Street and Logan Street would serve to continue the designation and identity of the area between Ironwood Drive and 31st Street and mark the first improvements to the East Sector made possible through the plan, as all improvements to date have been east of 31st Street. The presence of the light poles in these areas also lends to the future attachment of banners and/or flags, as detailed later in the plan. The first phase of lighting installation is projected to begin in 2008 between 31st and 34th Streets and include 27 lights. A second phase would follow in 2009 and include an additional 27 lights between 34th and Logan Streets. As with previous phases, decorative lighting installation would mean removal of existing Indiana Michigan (AEP) poles on the South side and new pole installation on the North side with specific pole location to be determined by spacing as deemed necessary for proper lighting coverage. It’s expected that the availability of right of way should be sufficient for installation in this mixture of connected commercial units and residences. Pole bases will be installed either at the curb or behind the sidewalk, as determined by the accommodations available on each block. Per past installation practice, the pole base locations may vary from block to block but would remain consistent within a particular block. The two-year cost of decorative light installation is estimated at $240,000. The River Park Business Association has requested the entire amount through 2008 Commercial Corridor Program Funds, but it is expected that only a portion will be awarded due to the competitive nature of the funding process. As of April 2008, the RPBA is still awaiting the commercial corridor decision and funding award. The more realistic scenario is that only Phase I funding will be available in 2008 and Phase II funding will be requested through the 2009 corridor funding process. Target Date – 2008 – 2009 Funding Request -- $240,000 Location/Scope: 31st to Logan Streets Improvement Sector: East Photo 5: Lighting along 2300 Block Photo 6: Lighting fixture detail