North Beaver Street, York
The unit block of North Beaver Street, in York City, serves as the bustling hub of the downtown. It is home to Central Market and is flanked on both ends by anchors of the dining and nightlife scenes.  In between is an eclectic mix of gift shops and boutiques, a “Creative York” art gallery, and an eatery with a beautiful outdoor café.  During monthly First Friday and other community events, the street is closed to traffic and becomes a pedestrian concourse for family friendly activities, ranging from a York Buy Fresh Buy Local City Street Dinner to Go Green in the City. Beaver Street is adorned with brightly colored parking meters painted by high school students; the public art of Patrick Sells, including flower planters, benches and bike racks; and painted art pieces that are part of York’s Playful Sidewalks initiative. In essence, Beaver Street is York City’s “Main Street.”