State grant and national program helped fund Sheftall Legacy Park renovation
Summary
Speakers at the dedication said the park renovation used a $1,300,000 state investment plus Reimagining the Civic Commons funds and other public/philanthropic contributions totaling roughly $35 million in neighborhood projects.
Project presenters and community leaders described the park as the product of both state support and national grant programs.
Alex Morrison, who provided the project overview, said the effort began as GDOT mitigation for a linear park and grew through public input and a combination of funding sources. He described “the $1,300,000 investment from the state” and said the Reimagining the Civic Commons national grant covered some project overages.
Speakers also framed the park as one element in a larger neighborhood recovery and reinvestment effort; one presenter cited “more than $35,000,000 in public and philanthropic investment” tied to Pleasant Hill projects and partnerships, including a planned pathway linking the new park to other city destinations and a partnership with the Macon Housing Authority.
Project leaders acknowledged contractor and design partners by name — contractor Stafford Construction and designer Lori Goodall were singled out — and said ongoing maintenance and programming will require continued coordination among residents and city departments.
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