Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization: Construction Update - September 2025

The Heart Improvement Plan began its first phase in February 2025, replacing aging utility infrastructure and launching 4th Street’s revitalization. The project started on the east end of 4th Street with Block 1 (Washington to Jefferson Avenues) and Block 2 (Jefferson to Lincoln Avenues). Groundbreaking of Block 5 (Railroad to Garfield Avenues) followed in mid-May.

✅ The underground utilities that have been replaced in the first two blocks are the existing 100+ year old water line, all of the storm sewer infrastructure, new electrical conduits for street lights, event power, communications and traffic.

✅ New concrete curbs and planters have been poured in Blocks 1 and 2. Sandstone seat-walls and art plinths have been placed along the street for sculptures provided by Art in Public Places (four per block).

✅ All utilities including water, storm sewer, electric and communications have been run across the 4th Street and Lincoln Avenue intersection, and a new transformer is being placed at the northeast corner to supply the new lighting and power along 4th Street.

✅ Concrete paving of the road in the first two blocks has started. Crews have shifted to Phase 1B on Block 1, which focuses on the sidewalk and street-scaping portion of the project.

✅ Water and stormwater work have been completed in Block 5. Electrical lines and conduit are currently being installed for streetlights, event power, communications and traffic.

✅ In Block 5, stone seat walls and art plinths will soon be placed. Crews will then move to curbs, planters, and concrete paving.

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