By 1812Blockhouse
Sunny skies reflected the mood in downtown Shelby on Friday morning as officials joined to hold a ribbon cutting for Main Street.
The street is very much now “open for business.”
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag spoke about opening the street, “This is a day we have been waiting for, we have had many ribbon cuttings up and down Main Street, but perhaps none more anticipated or appreciated than this one! The Revitalization of the Main Street Corridor has been a focus of this administration, Economic Development Manager Jessica Gribben, City Council, and CIC for some time and it is rewarding to see these ambitious plans come to fruition.” Thanks to Shelby Downtown Businesses for their faith and perseverance!”
The Main Street streetscape features pedestrian improvements, enhancements on the Black Fork bridge, and the installation of trees and other decorative elements. The goal is to entice people locally and those passing through with obvious signs of vitality, thereby encouraging them to stop and patronize businesses.
It will be joined by two additional components of Shelby’s downtown project. Bike trail and stream restoration work will take place in 2023, and will include restoring the banks of the Black Ford to their natural, vegetated state. Then, the Black Ford Commons Plaza will include a fountain/splash feature for kids, a plaza, and a pergola/outdoor fireplace.
These photos were taken of the event. Click any image for a larger version.
Source, Photos: Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development
