East Alley Pathway Ribbon Cutting On April 19

ROSWELL, GA — The city of Roswell will host a ribbon cutting next week for the East Alley Pathway project. The city's ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, April 19.

This unique shopping and dining destination in downtown Roswell is the L-shaped alley intersecting the west side of Canton Street and the south side of Norcross Street. The new and improved East Alley will open opportunities for business entrances and add enhanced landscape features and the inclusion of public art to the area, the city of Roswell said.

This revamped space boasts the opportunity for retail and dining courtyards and plazas, partial or part-time closure to through traffic offering a walkable space for visitors and a nightlife experience with decorative lighting. This "welcoming new atmosphere will be host to public art, brightening the alley for all to enjoy," the city added.

Improvements to the alley will also upgrade outdated infrastructure and efficient waste disposal, add new lighting and implement environment-friendly infrastructure elements.

“The East Alley Pathway will be a vibrant destination for visitors of downtown Roswell, activating a premier experience for all to enjoy,” said Mayor Lori Henry. “This welcoming pedestrian promenade will provide a brand-new way to access and enjoy Roswell’s businesses and restaurants.”

Roswell broke ground on the project in September 2017; the project was funded by the city and a grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Parking for the ribbon-cutting is available at the City Hall parking lot and the West Alley off Canton Street. For more information, contact Environmental/Public Works Director Dan Skalsky at 770-641-3715.

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