Trees get planted on Broad Street

Last week a variety of deciduous and non-deciduous trees were planted along the newly developed pedestrian-way on North Broad Street. The on going street enhancements are part of a collaborative project involving the City of Globe, Historic Globe Main Street Program, Cobre Valley Center for the Arts, the Globe Tree Committe and the group which calls themselves the MOB. The majority of funding for the improvements stem from a $98,000 grant which was awarded to the Downtown District this summer.

The trees were carefully selected for their low water usage and ability to provide shade. The variation in deciduous and non-deciduous insures the area will have leafy shade all year round. In addition the North end of Broad has been undergoing additional improvements according to Project Manager, Chris Collopy including guttering, new curbs, a watering system for the trees, and lighting. Bricks, pavers and benches will follow in January and when completed will invite pedestrians to walk the entire length of Broad Street and enjoy the Downtown District.

Volunteers are needed to lay the pavers in mid-January. Please call the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts at 928-425-0884 for more information on volunteering on this downtown project

Also- Check out the new bollards designed just for this project, and how you can sponsor your own!

Note: The 2009-2010 historic downtown street enhancements have been entirely funded from HUD Streetscape Grans and from generous sponsorships through the Bollard Sponsorship Program.