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Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization: Construction Update - September 2025
The Heart Improvement Plan began its first phase in February 2025, replacing aging utility infrastructure and launching 4th Street’s revitalization. The project started on the east end of 4th Street...Read more
Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization's Groundbreaking
On Wednesday, February 26, the City of Loveland and the Loveland Downtown Development Authority took a step toward investing in downtown Loveland with a groundbreaking of the 4th Street Revitalization Project— the first piece of part of the Heart Improvement Plan (HIP Streets). As a whole, HIP Streets has been discussed for decades, where the project's focus is updating critical underground infrastructure for reliability and safety, addressing ADA accommodations, and cultivating a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere to bring more visitors and businesses downtown.
Speakers included the City of Loveland's Mayor Jacki Marsh, Mayor Pro Tem Jon Mallo, City Engineer Nicole Hahn, City Water Engineer Donald Cecil and DDA Executive Director Sean Hawkins. The event welcomed partners, downtown businesses, current and previous City staff, and others who helped bring this vision to life.
As construction progresses, stay in the loop by visiting lovgov.org/HIPStreets.
Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization Project: Project Overview
The Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization project welcomes the community in on a more in-depth view of the improvements coming to downtown Loveland. The project aims to bring new utility infrastructure and streetscape enhancements to transform downtown Loveland into a vibrant gathering space that fosters business vitality. ✨
Before construction begins, the project team sat down with the Loveland Downtown Development Authority, local business owners along 4th Street and City staff to share about the upcoming improvements and what the project will bring to our beloved downtown. The project will begin construction on Monday, Feb. 24. Although Lincoln to Garfield Avenue will be under construction, pedestrian accesses and business entrances will always be maintained. We welcome the community to come downtown and check out the progress!
Heart Improvement Plan | 4th Street Revitalization: Construction Update - September 2025
The Heart Improvement Plan began its first phase in February 2025, replacing aging utility infrastructure and launching 4th Street’s revitalization. The project started on the east end of 4th Street with Block 1 (Washington to Jefferson Avenues) and Block 2 (Jefferson to Lincoln Avenues). Groundbreaking of Block 5 (Railroad to Garfield Avenues) followed in mid-May.
✅ The underground utilities that have been replaced in the first two blocks are the existing 100+ year old water line, all of the storm sewer infrastructure, new electrical conduits for street lights, event power, communications and traffic.
✅ New concrete curbs and planters have been poured in Blocks 1 and 2. Sandstone seat-walls and art plinths have been placed along the street for sculptures provided by Art in Public Places (four per block).
✅ All utilities including water, storm sewer, electric and communications have been run across the 4th Street and Lincoln Avenue intersection, and a new transformer is being placed at the northeast corner to supply the new lighting and power along 4th Street.
✅ Concrete paving of the road in the first two blocks has started. Crews have shifted to Phase 1B on Block 1, which focuses on the sidewalk and street-scaping portion of the project.
✅ Water and stormwater work have been completed in Block 5. Electrical lines and conduit are currently being installed for streetlights, event power, communications and traffic.
✅ In Block 5, stone seat walls and art plinths will soon be placed. Crews will then move to curbs, planters, and concrete paving.
Stay informed with project details, maps, and subscribe to the project newsletter at: lovgov.org/HIPStreets.