Historic Park City Alliance Announces Continuation of Infrastructure Improvements

Historic Park City Alliance Announces Continuation of
Infrastructure Improvements

PARK CITY, UTAH (March 26, 2014) – The Historic Park City Alliance (HPCA) announces phase two plans for the agency’s 10-year overhaul of Main Street infrastructure and sidewalks along Park City’s central commercial thoroughfare. Continued access to Historic Park City merchants remains a top priority with minimal impacts expected to merchants.

“Phase one of the infrastructure improvements completed last spring, summer and fall was just the beginning of the revitalization of the district,” HPCA executive director Alison Butz said. “Phase two work will continue the work completed in phase one, which includes a gas line replacement and the installation of new granite sidewalks and curbs. Concurrently, we are excited to see private improvements taking place on the street, which will further the overall revitalization efforts taking place in the district.”

Phase two work is expected to begin April 1, 2014 with Questar Gas continuing the replacement of a 60-year-old gas main with four-inch plastic pipe. Following the gas line replacement, Miller Paving will install new granite sidewalks and curbs. The work will take place from the Claimjumper to Heber Avenue on the west side of Main Street and from the Post Office to Heber Avenue on the east side of Main Street. Additional improvements are scheduled for the intersection between 7th and Main, the Bear Bench Walkway and the Swede Alley City Hall Plaza. Private construction projects currently underway in the district further the revitalization efforts. Continuous access to Historic Park City businesses remains a top priority during infrastructure improvement work.

Private projects underway include renovations to the Silver Queen building, Main Street Mall, 562 Main Street, 692 Main Street, and the Rio Grande Building (at the corner of 9th Street & Park Avenue).

“The combined efforts of private landowners and the Park City Municipal Corporation provide much-needed improvements to our downtown,” Butz said. “Historic Park City is regarded as a charming historic downtown district. In order to maintain the charming nature, it is critical we dedicate resources to responsibly care for the district.”

Members of the media who would like photos and drawings of the developments in Historic Park City, please contact Meisha Lawson at meisha@historicparkcityutah.com or 435.659.9283.

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Media Contact:
Meisha Lawson
Meisha@historicparkcityutah.com
435.659.9283

About Historic Park City: The Main Attraction

With a thriving business district that boasts more than 250 shops, lodges, restaurants, resort and cultural activities, art galleries and signature events, it's no doubt that Historic Park City is "The Main Attraction."The Historic Park City Alliance (HPCA) is dedicated to promoting Park City's Main Street and surrounding area as a viable, vital and dynamic place to live, work and play while also encouraging business development and enhancing activities that benefit the district.Nestled in the valley bordered by Deer Valley Resort on one side and ski in, ski out access to Park City Mountain Resort on the other, it is the heart and soul of our mountain town and the epicenter of all that is fun and spontaneous. Historic Park City serves as the backdrop to Park City's annual marquee events including the Sundance Film Festival, Park City Arts Festival, Park City Food & Wine Classic and Savor the Summit. Favorite locals' activities on Main Street include the Park Silly Sunday Market and Friday Night Gallery Stroll.