CEDC moves forward with park, airport, sidewalk plans

By Donnita Fisher Managing Editor

The Canton Economic Development Corp. decided to move forward with three projects last month one to add beauty to downtown, and two to bring additional mobility to the city.

Pocket Park on Buffalo

The first project will be a pocket park on Buffalo Street in the vacant area across from the Plaza Theater. The CEDC had already earmarked $60,000 for the project and decided at the Feb. 26 meeting to break the park plan into two phases over two budget years to fund the total $198,904 cost.

When completed, the park will include a canopy, restroom, elevated stage area, water fountain, water feature, built-in tables and chairs and planters.

Plans calls for 10-foot holly trees for year-round shade.

The park will have sidewalks and be handicapped accessible.

This will be an enhancement to a major retail district of the city, said CEDC Executive Director Julie Seymore. Its a downtown revitalization project.

While the park is being funded by the CEDC, Seymore said she has talked to city staff about providing maintenance services for it but there would still be an agreement to be worked out.

Hackney Airport

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