The City of Chester has taken the next step to revitalize its Central Business District with a Façade Enhancement Initiative.
The program will elevate the aesthetic appeal of Chester’s commercial buildings by providing up to $50,000 in grants to eligible business owners to do façade upgrades and improve the look of their business.
The FEI application period runs to July 31, 2024.
Improvements include storefront reconstruction, signate upgrades and decorations.
“Chester is open for business, and the Facade Enhancement Initiative is a crucial step in our ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the heart of Chester’s commercial district,” said Mayor Stefan Roots. “By investing in the aesthetic side of our community, we are not only elevating the visual landscape of our city but also cultivating a sense of community pride and attracting new businesses and visitors to Chester.”
The city is working to cultivate a renewed sense of community pride and attract new businesses and visitors to the area, staying true to the charm of Pennsylvania’s oldest city.
Priority will be given to minority- and women-owned businesses, reinforcing the city’s commitment to inclusive revitalization.
In Phase I of the program, the FEI will focus specifically on the 400-500 blocks of Avenue of the States.
Beginning in 2025, the town will oversee facade improvements, including storefront reconstruction, signage upgrades, painting, lighting enhancements, and other decorative elements. The target completion date for all projects is by the end of 2026.
Find out more about the Facade Improvement Pogram.
