Change to 'Main Street' Act

In a thread on Talk About Bradford, Josh Hatcher wrote:

"I would LOVE to see all the apartments and offices on the second and third floors above main street be remodeled and rented out at affordable rates... When that happens, I think it will help main street come back to life again!"

Well Josh, ask and you shall receive.

Governor Ed Rendell has signed House Bill 420 which amends the Main Street Act to allow grants made under that act to be used for marketing and promoting residential opportunities within the Main Street area.

I'm sure Anita Dolan will be all over that!

Comments

joshhatcher said…
"Well Josh, ask and you shall receive."


hmmm... That sounds familiar.. I think i've heard that line somewhere before! ;)
October 10, 2008 at 12:19 PM
Anonymous said…
Please know that we are looking to better utilize the second and third floors of our historic downtown. We are a work in progress . . .
Anita
October 10, 2008 at 9:49 PM
Anne said…
See? I knew Anita would be right on top of this! :)
October 11, 2008 at 6:55 AM
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