Centerville offers businesses, projects funds for Uptown investment

This image shows plans for Centerville’s Uptown project from an aerial view. CONTRIBUTED

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March 30, 2021
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CENTERVILLE — The city is making funds available for Uptown improvements.

Centerville is offering a grant program designed to boost investment in the Uptown area around Main and Franklin streets that’s the focus of an estimated $10 million project designed to transform the historic center of town over several years.

The Uptown Upgrades project, according to the city, includes:

•Historic façade improvement grants. These are designed to encourage building and business owners in the city’s architectural preservation district to invest in exterior building upgrades that address code enforcement violations.

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The grants will be supported by $75,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds provided by Montgomery County. Grants provide a 1:1 match for eligible costs up to $15,000 per building.

•Uptown streetscape funds. These are designed to encourage high-quality building, streetscape and aesthetic enhancements that contribute to the character and vibrancy of Uptown.

The Centerville Community Improvement Corp. will use $50,000 of its funds to provide forgivable loans, matched 1:1 up to $10,000 per building.

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•Centerpieces mural program. This is designed to encourage high-quality visual art in Uptown by creating opportunities for murals that enhance the district’s visual appeal.

The proposed mural program will be a partnership between the Centerville Arts Commission and the CCIC.

Applications for each of the Uptown Upgrades programs are available at centervilleohio.gov.

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