Aging storefronts get facelifts

February 1, 2020
As part of its ongoing downtown revitalization effort, the City of Stoughton, MA, has launched a storefront and sign improvement program. The work will be funded by an almost $600,000 grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Massachusetts CDBG Program. The grant will provide funding for four full sign and façade…To read more — login/subscribe

 

Fire suppression incentives

October 1, 2019
The Frederick Historic District in Maryland encompasses the core of the city and contains residential, commercial, and religious buildings dating as far back as the late 18th century. See the details and application Given the construction methods, materials, and density downtown, fire safety is a concern. To encourage property owners to install sprinklers, the city…To read more — login/subscribe