Construction Update - 8/26/24

We are now one month into construction! If you haven't noticed the giant pit where One Main Plaza used to be, consider checking it out when stopping for food or drinks at Neil Street Blues, Sticky Rice, Smith Burger, Big Grove, Ladro Enoteca, or The Space! Beyond just the hole in the ground, you'll also be able to see updated renderings of the space once Phase 1 construction finishes (included below).

That's not the only update, though! The construction team has been working with nearby business owners to mitigate construction's impact to their business. This has led to a curb cut and crosswalk installation across Neil Street south of Hill Street for better access to the parking lot for Neil St. Blues. The City cut a curb to the parking lot in front of Smith Burger to accommodate their request for a sidewalk cafe that could expand into the parking spaces in front of their business. Perhaps the most noticeable change, however, is a parklet the City commissioned which extends the sidewalk in front of Big Grove along Main Street so they can expand their sidewalk cafe. This expansion features playful art like hopscotch and painted slip covers over concrete barriers to protect pedestrians and beautify the local streetscape.