First Better Block Held on Saturday on Mahoning Avenue

Monday, September 28, 2015

The first Better Block event in Youngstown was held on Saturday, September 26th, on Mahoning Avenue on the West Side.

The street was completely transformed for the day with bike lanes, street trees, outdoor seating, live music, a farmer's market, a cafe, and two art galleries. The goal of the event was to show the potential of Mahoning Avenue, highlight local artists and businesses, and spur more permanent improvements in the future. Future Better Block events will be held on the North, South, and East Sides. The NOMA Better Block will take place on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3. The Midlothian Better Block will take place on Sunday, October 25, and a Better Block will be planned for the East Side in the spring of 2016.