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Commission supports smaller, lower‑cost Zora Neale Hurston Park design, asks staff for refined proposal
Summary
City staff described updated concepts for Zora Neale Hurston Park including tree plantings, a seat wall (instead of a large sign), interpretive 'shadow box' signage and a potential sidewalk connector; commissioners asked for a more modest, durable design and to explore Flagler College contributions to pedestrian connections.
City staff presented an update on the Zora Neale Hurston Park improvement project on March 9, and commissioners signaled support for a scaled‑down design focused on green space, interpretive elements and a pedestrian connection rather than a prominent decorative sign.
Jamie D. Perkins, Community Services Director, reviewed conceptual plans originally prepared in June 2024 and explained staff aims to preserve trees, add plantings and introduce a low seat wall with interpretive…
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