The $1.3 million project includes safety enhancements such as "bumpouts" at the crosswalks, new traffic signals, and additional traffic islands. Wider sidewalks, benches, decorative lighting, and street trees were also added, as well as improved gas, water, and utility infrastructure.
"Streets are the public living rooms of our communities," said Vice Mayor Roxanne Qualls. "Mount Lookout is one of Cincinnati's great walkable neighborhoods."
"It's always great when something really cool happens in your own neighborhood," Quinlivan said. "And Mount Lookout is not done."
In November, Mount Lookout was awarded $30,000 in Neighborhood Business District Improvement Program funding for the first phase of a neighborhood branding and gateway signage project.
The community also is seeking inclusion in Cincinnati Parks' greenspace program, which will help maintain the square's landscaping for years to come.
3. Vice Mayor Qualls arrives.
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5. Solar powered.
6. New sidewalks and fixtures.
7. Water for people...and dogs.
8. Bumpouts are located at pedestrian crossings.
9. Landscaping plots can be "adopted" by people or businesses.
Previous reading on BC:
Funding identified for three City projects (2/14/11)
