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RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA&

&body=A full block in downtown Richmond is to receive a dramatic face lift as part of the Richmond City Center Improvement Program after “modernization” stripped away much of its original charm between the 1950’s and 1970’s. While not true historic restoration, this redesign capitalizes on the strengths of the different buildings’ historic character. The street level is made pedestrian-friendly by realigning storefronts, openings are re-scaled to appropriate sizes, and new lighting and signage contribute to a brighter, more colorful streetscape.&

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