Storefront Improvements:

East Somerville Main Streets has focused on revitalizing the look of the Broadway commercial area for the past few years. One of our main projects has been connecting business owners with the City of Somerville's Commercial Property Improvement Grant. The grant provides to businesses and commercial property owners design and financial support in the renovation or restoration of commercial building facades.  The CPIP is part of a strategy to revitalize key eligible business districts in Somerville by improving the exterior appearance and appeal of commercial shops while also enhancing the urban realm. In most cases the owners are reimbursed for the costs of the new facade. Here are some of the projects we have helped with: