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The revitalization of downtown is a common need in many towns and cities. L.A.P. has been successful in assisting Downtown Development Associations and Tax Increment Financing Districts to beautify and improve the image of "Main Street" as well as the other streets. We assist our clients by assessing the needs of downtown and helping with the feasibility of the projects. Many times a comprehensive master plan is required to create an overall vision to guide the community. Cost estimates and phasing plans are usually necessary to provide a long-term view of the projects and how the funding will be disbursed proportionally. L.A.P. provides public presentations before community groups, city councils, and other governmental approval agencies. Grant applications are usually part of the funding mix for these types of projects including the State of Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Economic Development Agency, and the "Cool Cities" Initiative. L.A.P. is well versed in assisting communities with funding sources, grant applications, and the requirements necessary for these types of projects.

Our projects include: streetscapes, parking lot development, parking lot conversions, alleyways, mini parks, festival areas, river trails, greenway development, boardwalks, refuse container enclosures and storage, vehicular circulation plans, and parking studies. We help clients select long term and sustainable outdoor furnishings such as: downtown light fixtures, trees, tree guards and grates, trash receptacles, planters, landscape areas, signs, logo identification (branding), banners, holiday displays, and other types of public amenities.