May 2025 | Vol. 22 Iss. 5
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Midvale’s Main Street brings new life to the heart of the city By Peri Kinder | peri.k@thecityjournals.com
The city continues its revitalization efforts along the historic corridor.
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Festival lighting adorns Midvale Main Street as part of the latest investment in the area’s revitalization. A lighting ceremony on March 21 showcased the lights that run the length of the street, from north to south. (Peri Kinder/City Journals)
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or four years, Midvale City and Main Street property owners have invested in the Midvale Main Arts & Culture District by revitalizing buildings, inviting local businesses and replacing boarded-up windows with new shops and eateries. An agreement that allocates up to $15.5 million to Midvale Main Street has spurred growth and encouraged development. On March 21, a ribbon cutting and lighting ceremony showcased the investment by welcoming Cactus & Tropicals (7696 Main Street) and The Bambino pizzeria (7692 Main Street) to Midvale. Cactus & Tropicals is a locally-owned floral design shop located in the historic Vincent Drug, with The Bambino offering authentic wood-fired pizza next door. “This is a different Main Street than it was five years ago,” said Midvale City RDA Director Nate Rockwood. “We are starting to see the realization of our vision to take the historic bones of this area and modernize it to be a hub of good food, art and culture not just for Midvale, but the entire region.” Midvale Mayor Dustin Gettel hosted the ribbon cutting at noon and then turned on the newly installed festival lights on Main Street Continued page 4