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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1967
Page
2
A Baltimore and Ohio train conductor Joseph Wysocki was given a ticket by a policeman after his train blocked a crossing in downtown Norwalk for more than five minutes under a city ordinance. The incident was observed by officers monitoring street traffic and penalties were reportedly issued to remedy the delay.
Norwalk plans a joint public private effort to beautify the downtown. City officials propose moving overhead wires underground repairing sidewalks installing benches street lighting and creating an architectural review committee. Private action focuses on facade painting signage standards storefront renovations and color coordinated master plans.
A three member administration committee is urged to work with officials to determine feasible parts of the plan. Housing for the elderly is proposed along East Seminary Bank Street and South Foster Woodlawn with town houses apartments and small homes. An industrial park near Benedict Avenue would move Water Street closer to the cliff and Norwalk Creek area would become a park.
Norwalk faces a 382 space deficit in the central business district but aims to add 215 new public spaces in four sites. Moskowitz notes 376 total spaces would be created with a net increase of 215 within 400 feet of stores. A special assessment district is favored as financing. Proposed lots include North of Main between North Hester and Whitlesey with 97 spaces and South of Main between South Hester and Benedict Avenue with 82 spaces.
Alexander and Moskowitz Inc project Norwalk retail sales rising 26 to 36 percent by 1985 if current share holds, with apparel furniture and general merchandise gains. Proposed new spaces include 25 000 to 32 000 by 1975 and 63 700 to 73 600 by 1985 along Main Street ends. Parking and funding options discussed include free parking, a downtown district or a special assessment district.
Norwalk planners urge adequate parking and faster traffic flow in the central business district. They recommend a one way loop on Monroe and Seminary, banning on street parking on Monroe and Whittlesey, restricting parking to one Benedict side, converting North Linwood to a pedestrian mall, and improving the Case and West Monroe corner to aid turning.
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