For a sneak peek inside the city’s downtown makeover an open house is scheduled so residents can learn more about plans for phase two of the Downtown Beautification Plan. Hosted by the City of Grand Forks, the open house will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 2-6 p.m. at gallery 2, 524 Central Ave.Council members and staff will be on hand to answer questions, plus the people can complete the feedback form with their thoughts on enriching downtown Grand Forks, creating a more vibrant and inviting area for residents and visitors.“Through the Downtown Beautification Project we want to build on the liveability and quality of life in our community by making the downtown a focus for investment opportunity and tourism attraction,” said Mayor Brian Taylor. “Downtowns are the vital social and economic engines of many communities.”Phase one was completed last spring along Market Avenue. The project included hanging baskets and planters, upgraded lighting, new garbage and recycle bins, new bench seating and painted crosswalks. Starting in the spring, work will be completed on Market Avenue and will begin on 72 Avenue and Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth streets with new benches, improved lighting, bike racks, hanging baskets, painted crosswalks, landscaping and plantersAdditional information on the Downtown Beautification Project will also be posted on the city’s website at www.grandforks.ca