Plans to provide a much needed facelift to “Canteen Alley” were recently announced during the Main Street Soup & Scoop event.  The Legacy Foundation was thrilled to receive word from the Iowa Economic Development Authority that they would be funding the innovative project.  The design includes a more pedestrian friendly layout and sustainable elements that will be both eco-friendly and creative in design.  Other design elements include art pieces and decorative pavers.

This is actually Phase II of the alley project.  Phase I included renovation of the open space between buildings that links Main Street to Canteen Alley.  Phase I was completed this winter.  This renovation included new pavers and the addition of greenscape elements like trees and ornamental grasses to the space.  Principal Financial Group was a funding partner of Phase I which is located near their Ottumwa office.

These projects are much needed additions to downtown revitalization efforts and will highlight one of Ottumwa’s long-standing treasures.  They further compliment the other private investment that has been realized in the area.  Construction on Phase II will begin this fall and will be completed in 2017.

For more information, logon to: http://ktvo.com/news/local/ottumwa-to-spruce-up-canteen-alley

Canteen Alley – Phase I

Canteen Alley – Phase II