owned businesses.A recent example is the reopening of a formerly vacant restaurant space as Gary’s Deli, a privately owned sandwich shop that celebrated its grand opening with strong community support. Geneseo, long admired for its picturesque downtown, continues to invest in walkability, aesthetics, and cultural attractions. Music fills the streets, historic DOWNTOWNS AS ENGINES OF COMMUNITY LIFE Henry County’s municipalities understand that vibrant downtowns are essential to economic vitality. In Cambridge, the county seat, targeted façade programs and incentive structures have helped revive historic buildings and attract new locally 240 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 07, ISSUE 01
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