The downtown area is looking at a few upgrades after the city approved over $1.4 million in funding to go towards facade improvements.
- The city has approved $1.4 million for facade improvements on underutilized downtown properties.
- Improvements will include new awnings, improved lighting, trees, and outdoor seating.
- Business owners are actively involved in the planning and implementation of these upgrades.
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The downtown area is looking at a few upgrades after the city approved over $1.4 million in funding to go towards facade improvements. Now you might think that the City is behind these improvements, but while they have to approve the plans, most of the work is coming from the business owners themselves.
Miriam Alqaisi opened Radio Sandwich on 19th and L Street two years to the day. She said choosing this spot was important to her.
“I mean this building has been around since 1886,” she said. “I’m excited to get some attention back on our block, you know, similar to what happened on 18th street. The development didn’t happen until business owners came in.”