Project Area Highlights:

The Plan: 2007-2032

This project area was established in 2007 with the goal of facilitating mixed-use development and increased retail and public infrastructure upgrades.

Lake Avenue Streetscape Project

Safety measures such as narrowing the street, widening sidewalks, pedestrian lighting, and infrastructure updates were components of this project. In 2013, PURA hosted a ribbon cutting for a $3 million streetscape project.

As part of the Streetscape project, PURA protects their investment through a multi-year maintenance contract with Southside Landscape, a local company.

To complement the streetscape project, PURA invested in property improvements for several businesses located on Lake Avenue.

New Fire Station No. 4

In 2011, PURA contributed $250,000 toward the flagship, Fire Station No. 4 located at 2201 Lake Avenue.  This station serves the Bessemer and Minnequa Heights neighborhoods.