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CRA authorizes up to $100,000 for site improvements to support open‑air activation at city lot
Summary
The CRA approved a grant authorization (not to exceed $100,000) to fund infrastructure improvements at a city‑owned lot on Alibaba Avenue to support an open‑air activation concept modeled on an Overtown venue; approval is contingent on site‑control and a city lease.
The Opelika CRA authorized up to $100,000 in funding for site improvements at 2495 Alibaba Avenue to support an open‑air activation project that would host food vendors, festivals and small concerts.
Developer Kean Williams presented the Urban/Overtown model and said the concept is low‑impact, catalytic and locally focused; he described vendor networks and economic benefits…
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