A grant worth $150,000 has been given to the Downtown Bradford Revitalization corporation. The money will be targeted toward achieving a more vibrant neighborhood in the city’s Second Ward, read a release from the state Department of Community and Economic Development.

Plans for the neighborhood include new home construction, selective acquisition and demolition, crimewatch technology, housing rehabilitation, facade projects, playground construction and streetscape improvements.

The Elm Street Manager, DBRC and the neighborhood advisory committee will work in partnership to make sure these goals are achieved.

Three facade projects will be completed to address substandard housing conditions, and a fourth home will be constructed in the Catalytic Impact area. A vacant structure at 104 Chestnut St. is undergoing extensive renovation with a public/private partnership resulting in a commercial adaptive reuse project with five new neighborhood jobs.

Collaboration with the YWCA will result in the rehabilitation of the largest single structure in the neighborhood. This building is being transformed from a vacant, blighted 17,000 square foot building to home for 35 jobs, critical social programming and emergency shelters.

Crimewatch and new playgrounds will benefit families with learning and recreation activities, as well as increase engagement with City of Bradford police.