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Melbourne Main Street unveils Holmes Park concept; developer donates parcel to city
Summary
Melbourne Main Street presented a concept plan for Holmes Park, a flexible downtown waterfront gathering space. North American Properties has purchased and plans to donate a parcel to the city; early project cost estimate is about $3 million with possible CRA involvement and private fundraising.
Melbourne Main Street on May 13 presented a concept plan for a reimagined Holmes Park aimed at reconnecting downtown Melbourne with the waterfront and creating a multipurpose civic space for events, play and public art. The nonprofit’s design committee said North American Properties purchased a key parcel and plans to donate it to the city as part of a residential development agreement.
The proposal would preserve the site’s tree canopy and sloping topography and add an amphitheater, natural-looking play area, splash pad, small dock, gazebo, restrooms and redesigned street connections. The…
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