Centerville buys Main Street property, now called Uptown, to enhance area

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The City of Centerville has purchased a piece of property at 39 N. Main St. that sits between Town Hall and Burke Orthodontics.

As outlined in the Uptown Action Plan in accordance with the City’s five-year Strategic Plan, the City has embarked on an initiative to develop and enhance the area surrounding Main and Franklin streets, now called Uptown.

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“The purchase of this central property puts the City in the driver’s seat. Building a vibrant, unique brand means we need to have some control in development. This purchase is an example of the City’s commitment to the success of Uptown,” City Manager Wayne Davis said.

The City will begin exploring options for the property, which could be developed as green space or may become home to a new business.

To read a draft of the Uptown Action Plan, click here.

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