August 3, 2009

Kleingers & Associates selected
as City Engineer for City of Silverton

Firm to assist Silverton with implementing
redevelopment objectives

(West Chester, OH) Kleingers & Associates has been selected by the City of Silverton, Ohio to serve as City Engineer. K&A will provide municipal engineering and related support services for this city of 5,178 citizens. The City of Silverton recently adopted their first Comprehensive Plan and is currently updating the zoning code. The plan will provide substantial focus on the redevelopment opportunities along the City's main business corridors comprising Montgomery Road and Plainfield Road. Recommendations to unify and improve the visual appearance of the streetscapes within the city's business corridors are included in the plan to encourage revitalization and redevelopment. "The Silverton Comprehensive Development Plan and the new Zoning Code will position Silverton to take advantage of its strategic location. The Comprehensive Plan clearly articulates our vision and goals, while the Zoning Code provides the structure to make them happen," states Silverton City Manager Mark Wendling. Jay Stewart, Director of Planning & Urban Design for Kleingers & Associates adds, "K&A's experience in the field of public sector infrastructure design and redevelopment work compliments the proactive redevelopment goals of the City. K&A is excited about being an integral team player in the continued evolution of this first ring suburban community."

Project-specific information can be found on the City of Silverton Comprehensive Plan portfolio page and on the City of Silverton's Central Overlay District portfolio page.