The Alley Faces Big Upgrades For Downtown Makeover
City plans a 1.25 million underground power and drainage project along The Alley to boost lighting and access. Officials seek Council approval to fund design work, with work likely after Christmas, cautioning about traffic during major events. Skip parking needs and traffic flow ahead of the project are emphasized by shop owners and developers.
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Mellow Mushroom aims to boost Aiken Alley foot traffic
The Mellow Mushroom opening in The Alley downtown Aiken signals new life for the area. Owner Shawn Ledford and Aiken Young Professionals president Eric Brinkley foresee a strengthened nightlife with improved lighting and streetscape, plus more dining and outdoor gathering options as Wi Fi rolls out and events return.
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Poll comments on city life and amenities
Comments from readers on the Aiken Standard Facebook page urged adding benches and Wi-Fi, nightlife and live music outside, and questioned keeping the police station. Lorraine Pat Blume Morgan suggested changes like a bowling area and nightlife similar to Greenville. Don Hunter and Joseph Turno contributed ideas about outdoor music.
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