Downingtown Officials Transforming Armor Alley Pocket Plaza

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9.8.2014 Downingtown Main Street LogoArmor Alley Pocket Plaza is being redeveloped into a lively, well lit, beautifully landscaped public plaza at a key spot in Downingtown’s Main Street thanks to the joint efforts of the Downingtown Main Street Association and Downingtown Borough.

“The association has completed its goals of having the initial installation of fencing at the Armor Alley Pocket Plaza done by the end of the year,” said Adrian Martinez, president of DMSA.

The next project phase, new pavement and landscaping, will happen in the spring. A canopy of white lights will define the plaza and new landscaping, fencing, walkway lighting and pavers will create an attractive and safe pedestrian link to Main Street from Mill Road.

Martinez said the park will be used for open air community events and will promote commerce and business investment.

“The borough is also working on building a sidewalk extension to promote a mid-block crossing on East Lancaster Avenue directly across from the new parking lot,” Martinez said, thanking everyone involved with the project.

DMSA board member Jeff Thomas said the plaza should be ready for summer events. “Our initial event early this year was successful,” Thomas said. DMSA is looking for public support and all donations are tax deductible.

“We have a number of sponsorship opportunities available,” DMSA board member Sarah Peck said. “Already business leaders and individuals have donated money but we need thousands more to complete this wonderful project.”

Information about sponsorship opportunities is here.  Tax deductible contributions can be made to DMSA and sent to 215 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown, Pa. 19335. Donors will receive permanent recognition at the plaza.

DMSA was incorporated in 1993 with the purpose of enhancing the borough by bringing citizens, residents, property owners, business owners and the private sector together to build a bright future.

The Main Street office may be reached at 610-269-1523 or email info@downingtownmainstreet.com.

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