Citizen Portal
Sign In

Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!

St. Augustine narrows Zora Neale Hurston Park plan to green space and interpretive marker

City Commission of St. Augustine · March 9, 2026
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

Staff presented a $197,000 concept for Zora Neale Hurston Park; commissioners favored removing the large 'Zora' signage, adding green space and a pedestrian connection/sidewalk, and using an interpretive plaque or shadow box to convey history. Staff will refine the design and consult stakeholders including the Anderson family.

Community Services Director Jamie D. Perkins presented an update on proposed improvements to Zora Neale Hurston Park, describing existing conditions and a concept plan that had included a coquina seat wall, tree relocations, permanent nights‑of‑light infrastructure and a large signature sign. The conceptual cost estimate was about $197,000.

Commission feedback favored a softer…

Already have an account? Log in

Subscribe to keep reading

Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.

  • Unlimited articles
  • AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
  • Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
  • Follow topics and more locations
  • 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
30-day money-back on paid plans