Lincoln Knolls Plaza Comes Alive Thanks to East Side Better Block

Monday, August 15, 2016

On Saturday, August 13, YNDC and the Lincoln Knolls Community Watch hosted the East Side Better Block at the Lincoln Knolls Plaza.

The purpose of the event was to bring positive attention to the plaza and to promote neighborhood businesses and artists. Due to the closing of businesses in the plaza, including the IGA supermarket, several storefronts are currently vacant. One of the storefronts, however, came alive on Saturday with kid’s activities, games, storytelling, free haircuts, and an art gallery. Just outside, in an underutilized section of the parking lot, organizations and vendors set up tents, free BBQ and Puerto Rican food was served, and a DJ played music for performances and line dancing. Outdoor seating, trees and plants, signage, and a crosswalk were all added to liven up the plaza and make it friendlier for pedestrians. The East Side Better Block was the fourth in a series of events held one of each side of Youngstown. The events were made possible through the support of the William Swanston Charitable Fund.