Rather than replace downtown sidewalks with concrete the City of Summerville has chosen to use sod instead, which business owners are seemed pleased with.  The work began at the corner of East Washington and Commerce across from the courthouse and should be done by the end of the coming week.

According to the Summerville News the city council set aside $50,000 earlier in the year for sidewalk improvements; the council is also looking at the possibility of installing additional brick flower beds and perhaps some trees in certain areas.

While efforts are being made to make the sidewalks safer and to add more “curb appeal” to the area, according to the paper there is some concern that the Chattooga Historical Society was never consulted about the changes taking place in the historic downtown district.

(Summerville News)