REGION– Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that nine communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of 200,000 in grants to support downtown enhancement and improvement projects. Communities receiving Main Street Vibrancy grants are Cheboygan, Wayland, Lapeer, Downtown Lansing Inc., Three Rivers, Saline, Mexicantown, Grosse Pointe, and North End.
“Thriving, attractive downtowns are vital to creating unique places where people want to live, work, visit, and play,” said Governor Whitmer. “Today’s grants for 9 downtowns across Michigan will help these communities grow their economies, support local small businesses, and improve quality of life. Together, we will continue our comprehensive economic development strategy of investing in people, places, and projects. Let’s get this done so anyone can ‘make it’ in Michigan.”
Our up north neighbor Cheboygan. will have Festival Square improvements including new tables and umbrellas, new flower and tree planters, custom banner installation, and installation of artwork
The Cheboygan Main Street Downtown Development Authority says, “this Main Street Vibrancy Grant will allow us to begin the process of reviving a gathering place in our downtown that has lost its appeal and purpose over time,” said Cheboygan Main Street Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Polly Schneider. “By adding in colorful and accessible seating, along with softening the concrete and steel pavilion with potted trees and flowers, we will demonstrate how tactical urbanism can transform a space quickly, while giving the community back a sense of pride for this gathering space.”
