Cedar Lee district sports new signs

It’s a little easier to find your way around the Cedar Lee area these days, thanks to a new signage program instituted by the Cedar Lee Special Improvement District.

Kelley Robinson, executive director for the Cedar Lee SID, said the first phase of the program was installed throughout the district, which stretches from Cain Park to the Lee Road Library, last fall. “The initial signage recommendations were made by Studio Techne, as a component of our streetscape plan. We stuck with their color recommendations, and then ASI incorporated the shape of the Cedar Lee Theatre marquee into the sign to soften the shape of the sign and allow it to blend in with the neighborhood.”

The project is self-financed by members of the SID, Cedar Lee property owners, who tax themselves to maintain and improve the business district’s infrastructure. “The signs and street furniture are an investment in the Lee Road community,” said Robinson. “Our businesses are happy to provide them as a service to customers and visitors.”

The next phase of the project would place signs further afield to help visitors find their way to the district.

Soon flower baskets will make their annual spring appearance on Lee Road. “Flowers are very important to our merchants,” said Robinson. “It’s important to them to have the street looking its best.”

Robinson said the SID will kick off its "Rock the Block" summer series on June 23 at the Tavern Company, 2260 Lee Road.  She said the district plans to host four events this summer at various locations. “Yes, we will again have fun door prizes from the merchants.” Look for details soon at www.cedarlee.org.