Rep Kucinich Announces Streetscape Improvements Funding for Downtown Lakewood


For Immediate Release:
Contact: Nathan White (202) 225-5871

Kucinich Secures Funding for Lakewood Improvements

Washington D.C. (June 22, 2009) - Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded the City of Lakewood $311,000 for the development and enhancement of the City's downtown district. Rep. Kucinich secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations process.

"This grant will provide the City of Lakewood the means to improve the beauty and functionality of downtown Lakewood. This investment will mean jobs, development and a more pleasant environment for our community to grow," said Kucinich.

The City of Lakewood, in partnership with Lakewood Community Progress, Inc. developed the "Detroit Avenue Streetscape Plan," which outlined a plan to redesign the streetscape of Detroit Avenue in Lakewood. The purpose of the improvements is to revitalize Lakewood's downtown and organize traffic flow. The Detroit Avenue Public Right-of-Way Improvements grant, issued by the Federal Highway Administration was awarded as part of this project.

The funds will be used to add streetscape features such as ornamental signal poles, decorative street lighting, stamped concrete crosswalks and sidewalks, and enhanced signage.

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