Niles ACGP Project
Two projects funded by the Ohio Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) will be transformational for the City of Niles and the broader region with the construction of the new Public Square and Riverside Park. The City was awarded $3.5 million in partnership with Eastgate Regional Council of Government as the ACGP lead applicant. Partners of the project gathered at the future home of the Public Square on August 1st to celebrate the groundbreaking of the project. The Public Square will include a stage for performances, wall and flexible seating, electrical connections for food trucks, Niles letter sculpture, pedestrian crosswalks and bumpouts.
The Riverfront Park located just southeast of the viaduct is an eight-minute walk from the new Public Square. It will have a launch area, outdoor educational pavilion and nature play and furniture pieces. In addition to offering educational opportunities, the space could be used for yoga and forestry classes. As the Local Development District, Eastgate is proud to be a partner with the City of Niles on these projects and is excited to see their completion.