YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Streetscape, the signature beautification and cleanup project sponsored by Youngstown CityScape, embraced a positive attitude June 4 with the theme “Under Construction and Growing.”
More than 700 volunteers participated in the annual event. Teams represented local businesses, nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups. Individuals also donated their time.
Because of the roadwork underway with the Smart2 project, some areas where volunteers traditionally do planting could not be beautified this year.
“Sort of like when you’re under construction at home, make what you have look as best as it can, is our take,” said CityScape’s executive director, Sharon Letson.
Financial contributions totaled $50,000, she said. Some of the plants were grown at the former Briel’s greenhouse, which CityScape purchased in 2021.
Pictured at top: Rebecca Nan and Louise Kline add flowers to a planter on West Federal Street.
