NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTERVILLE • NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020
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Uptown Upgrades Greet Shoppers this Holiday Season Mark Your Calendars: Shop Small Saturday is Nov. 28 The Uptown Improvements Project wrapped up well before the holiday season and in time to accommodate Uptown shoppers and diners of all mobility needs. Upgrades to the area included the installation of wider sidewalks and safe crosswalk facilities in high-traffic areas. “With the new sidewalks, it will be easier to push strollers and wheelchairs, it is also safer for older adults to maneuver with canes,” said Lynn Aventino, Executive Director of Uptown Westerville Inc. Beyond being convenient updates for all, the improvements brought the historic area into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Uptown’s infrastructure has been carefully and thoughtfully preserved since the 1800s when the City was established, but that also means sidewalks that were originally narrow and not always accommodating for differently abled people,” said City Manager Dave Collinsworth. Collinsworth also pointed out the aesthetic upgrades, noting they complement the enduring character of this historic district and will enhance the entertainment, shopping and dining experience in Uptown. In addition to the new, permanent updates made to Uptown, visitors will be greeted with holiday window displays and socially distanced entertainment opportunities throughout the holiday season. www.westervillemagazine.com
“The Uptown improvements and upgrades will emphasize the atmosphere and warmth of the holiday season when shopping in Uptown,” Aventino said. “With beautifully decorated holiday windows, luminaries lining State Street and the lighted accent trees and light poles, the historic charm of Uptown Westerville will clearly shine through.” To see how far Uptown Westerville has come, visit www. westerville.org/uptown.
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