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Mishawaka Avenue Streetscape Beautification Plan – 2007/2008 Update City of South Bend Division of Community Development 24 preliminary conversations with the CN Railroad, they have ruled out the possibility of attaching signage to the bridge structure but may be amicable to locating signage within their property adjacent to the bridge (Photo 21). Significant additional conversations with the railroad will be necessary to determine if the bridge site can be finalized. In the event the railroad site does not prove feasible, the westernmost Mishawaka Avenue Island could serve as an effective alternate site for the Western gateway sign (Photo 23). City of South Bend property ownership, a high visibility location, and the ability to control sign design and setting through development of the island infrastructure are all advantages associated with this location. The committee has proposed that completion of these gateway signs take place in 2011 and 2012, with the first year dedicated towards the design and input process and the second towards construction. The resulting commercial corridor funding request in 2011 would be $5,000 for design. In 2012 this request would be $25,000 for construction. Photo 23: Westernmost Existing Island -an alternate location for the Western Gateway sign Photo 24: Logan Street Intersection – The Eastern Gateway to Mishawaka Avenue.Unfortunately, limited right of way and a cluttered appearance reduce options for agateway sign location. Photo 25: Westernmost Existing Island - an alternate location for the Eastern Gateway sign location.