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Public commenter pitches 'Jubilee Park' for downtown; EDC refers parking question to city council
Summary
A public commenter proposed creating "Jubilee Park" on a central vacant lot and requested roughly $50,000 in grant funding and letters of local support; board members praised the idea but raised parking and cost concerns and voted to refer the matter to the city council for review.
A public commenter presented plans for a small downtown green space called "Jubilee Park" and asked the board to endorse her efforts so she can pursue about $50,000 in grant funding and private donations to build a pedestrian-focused pocket park.
The presenter told the Winnsboro WDC/EDC that the site could link Main Street to Walnut Street, draw foot traffic to local businesses and host low-cost amenities such as seating, vertical landscaping and small performance space. "I'm asking the WDC to vote tonight to support my efforts as I seek approximately 50,000 in grants in order to create a destination," the commenter said…
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