Grants help ‘Old City’ take next steps

The City of Williamsport Old City Revitalization project east of Market Street is moving forward and a Washington, D.C. consulting firm is helping the city meet its planning and funding goals for it.

The project is moving ahead with the congressional support of U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, who was able to procure $2.2 million for four components: City street light modernization, Willow Street pedestrian improvements, Fourth Street utility improvements, and Basin Street riverwalk connector, according to a discussion with City Council getting an update from Keller Partners and Co., and Andrew Garfinkel, vice president and managing director of grants, loans and procurement at the company which has been the city consultant since 2021.