Shoppers Return to Revitalized Midtown

Item: Midtown rebound: Shoppers coming back to revitalized Fourth Street /Rick Thomas, Coeur d’Alene Press

More Info: As the sun finally broke through following a day of torrential rainfall, shoppers also came out to visit the boutiques, restaurants and thrift stores that still survive. There are still some vacant storefronts, and a few businesses could not quite deal with the loss of customers that came when the old asphalt roadbed and sidewalks of Fourth Street were stripped away, leaving rutted dirt and clouds of dust for drivers who continued to use the primary north-bound street from downtown to the north side. But when it was done, wider sidewalks, conveniences such as shelters at bus stops and pieces of art greeted those traveling the freshened boulevard.

Question: Are you a fan of the new & improved Midtown area?