Better Block Brings New Life to Midlothian Boulevard


Monday, October 26, 2015

On Sunday, October 25, the Midlothian Better Block was held between Sheridan Rd. and Irma Ave.

The event featured pop-up businesses, a cafe, art gallery, car show, live music, life-size chess, pumpkin painting, landscaping, street trees, outdoor seating, and a temporary dog park. The goal of the event was to showcase what the block could look like with more permanent improvements. A key element of the event was traffic calming measures on Midlothian Boulevard, which reduced the street from 4 lanes to 2, added on-street parking, and improved visibility and signage at crosswalks. These simple changes to traffic flow created a safer, more pleasant experience for pedestrians. This was the third Better Block held this fall in Youngstown, following similar events on the North and West Sides.