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Philomath moves forward with North 13th Street improvements and pilots ‘Fridays on 13th’ pedestrian nights
Summary
Council reviewed plans for North 13th Street improvements — lighting, a timber pavilion and a proposed digital kiosk — and supported a summer pilot to close a half‑block to cars on Friday nights for community programming and economic activation.
The Philomath City Council on May 11 reviewed concept plans for North 13th Street improvements and signaled support for a pilot pedestrian program called "Fridays on 13th." Staff said urban renewal funds are available for near-term lighting and pavilion construction; the interactive digital kiosk remains conceptual pending procurement and cost review.
The proposed improvements include lighting upgrades, a timber pavilion intended to cover a touchscreen kiosk and public programming, and minor streetscape work. City Manager…
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