Town of Ulysses

Community Beautification Program

Town of Ulysses Recommendations

Ulysses Town Hall

Town of Ulysses

Improve Warren Overlook (on Rt. 89 near Glenwood Pines) – prune sumacs for lake view; install signs on Route 89 so drivers know about the overlook
Visitor information signs at Taughannock State Park and Warren Overlook (on Rt. 89)
Plantings at new Welcome sign at county line (sign to be installed in spring 07)
Planters in front of businesses in Jacksonville

New sidewalks and brickwork in the village of Trumansburg

Village of Trumansburg

Prune or remove Arborvitae at corner of farmer's market site to allow better views into the park
Add more amenities to park such as benches, planters and a pavilion
Utilize the green space on the east side of Main St.(across from farmer's market site) by improving the existing semi-circular entrance, and using the blank sign for visitor information
Low maintenance plantings(bulbs, shrubs and groundcovers)around the 'Welcome to Trumansburg' sign at south end of village
Plant bulbs and ground covers around trees on slope across from supermarket
Plant landscape bed in front of Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services with annuals and perennials
Continue sidewalks to the farmer's market park, and create access to the nearby creek
Increase tree lawn areas in front of supermarket parking lot and plant more street trees
Transform small triangular median near laundromat into a landscaped space
Add tree lawn and street trees in front of Ron Don's Bar
Encourage businesses to use window boxes and planters to spruce up their facades
Narrow the pedestrian crossing at Union Street
Replace or repaint bridge railing and clear vegetation to open up views of the creek
Develop a new visitors center kiosk in the vacant wooden building near the creek
Replace small roof over village offices sign with one that matches the building, and replace current 'Visitor Information' sign with one that is more visible
Landscape plantings around the central school sign

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Last Updated: January 4, 2007
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