The second phase of the Mount Pleasant Downtown Revitalization effort was kicked off Friday as officials gathered to show off what's been accomplished and explain what's next in the plan.
The first phase of the program started in 2001. The major improvement in that initial phase was the removal of utility lines and poles from the portion of Main Street from Diamond Street to College Street and putting them in the rear of the buildings. Cosmetic improvements such as street lighting and sidewalk upgrades also were completed.
The utility line relocation added much to the overall appearance of the portion of Main Street, where it was completed, said Bert Getto, assistant deputy director of the Westmoreland County Department of Planning and Development.
"It really adds to the overall physical view," Mr. Getto said.
The next phase will include Main Street from Batchelor to Kearney streets. Sidewalk upgrades will continue, as will the installation of decorative lighting. Handicapped accessible ramps and signal enhancements will be installed to promote pedestrian and vehicular safety.
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