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County highlights blueprint projects, road widenings and $90M state award for Capital Circle Southwest
Summary
County planning staff highlighted major blueprint and transportation projects, including trail construction, the Northeast Park, and a $90 million state award for widening Capital Circle Southwest to ease congestion and support future growth.
Leon County’s planning and place teams presented a series of ongoing and planned infrastructure projects tied to the blueprint sales surtax and other funding sources, telling commissioners the portfolio will advance mobility, flood mitigation and economic capacity in multiple areas of the county.
Artie/Art (Director of Place) summarized completed and in‑progress projects that staff said are visible across the community: the Orange Avenue widening (Monroe to Claresholm), Cascades Park and the Adderley Amphitheater, Franklin Boulevard flood reduction and multimodal improvements, W. Lycee Nature Park, trail expansions including the Buck Lake trailhead and St. Marks Headwaters Greenway, Magnolia Trail bicycle/pedestrian work, and the Northeast Park ground‑breaking. Staff noted 25 of 27 blueprint 2020 projects are currently underway.
Staff also announced a $90 million award from the Moving Florida Forward program (state) for Capital Circle Southwest, which was described as a significant step to complete a long‑standing widening project intended to reduce congestion, idling and greenhouse gas emissions while adding multimodal facilities. The county said the Capital Circle project will improve connectivity for South Side residents and support additional sewer extensions and housing development tied to blueprint investments.
Why it matters: these projects are parts of countywide efforts to attract private investment, improve safety and expand access to employment and recreation. Commissioners pressed staff on project timelines, coordination with FDOT on segments that intersect state roadways and community engagement as planning moves from studies to construction.
Ending: Staff said design and permitting work continues and that further updates, grant match requests and schedule items will be brought to the board as projects move toward construction.
