In the fall of 2023, Wantz Memorial Park 🛝 underwent a significant renovation, guided by feedback from residents and participants of the Time 2 Play summer playground program. Their input shaped which recreational features were retained, which new amenities were added, and the overall playground design. This summer, we proudly unveiled the results during our park reopening celebration. 🎉 The reopening of Wantz Memorial Park highlights our commitment to enhancing neighborhood parks for our community. As City of Loves Park, Illinois Mayor Greg Jury said best, "We are excited to watch this neighborhood thrive with the new amenities and opportunities the park provides. The improvements made here are not just about enhancing the physical space, but about fostering community spirit and engagement." #ParkCelebration #LovesPark #CommunitySpirit #NeighborhoodImprovement
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Here are a few factors that people often consider when contemplating a move to Wesley Chapel: 1. Family-Friendly Atmosphere: Wesley Chapel offers a warm and welcoming community, making it an ideal place to raise a family with its focus on family-friendly amenities and activities. 2. Top-notch Schools: The area boasts excellent schools, ensuring a quality education for children and providing a key incentive for families considering a move. 3. Suburban Serenity: Enjoy the best of both worlds with a suburban lifestyle – peaceful residential neighborhoods paired with convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment options. 4. Affordable Living: Wesley Chapel provides an affordable cost of living, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a comfortable and budget-friendly place to call home. 5. Proximity to Tampa: Benefit from proximity to Tampa, allowing for easy access to the amenities of a larger city while relishing the charm and tranquility of Wesley Chapel. So if you're considering a move, Wesley Chapel is worth a closer look. #WesleyChapelLiving #CommunityConnection #ExploreWesleyChapel #WesleyChapelActivities #ConvenientLiving #MoveToWesleyChapel #teamsack
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These are 3 things everyone should get to experience, and there’s one place that has it all! What are those three things? History, Community, and Lifestyle! The place? The Wilmore Neighborhood! Wilmore as we know it today, was established in 1914 when FC Abbott bought 335 acres of farmland owned by Mr. Wilson and Mr. Moore; the area was named after them as “Wil-More”. Historic Character: It is one of Charlotte's oldest neighborhoods. Fun fact: Prior to the 19th Century, two of Charlotte’s gold mines were located in Wilmore. Location: Wilmore is situated just south west of Uptown Charlotte and even includes a portion of the SouthEnd making it a convenient and desirable neighborhood for those who work in the city center. Revitalization: Over the years, the neighborhood has seen significant revitalization efforts, with many homes being renovated and restored, contributing to the neighborhood's appeal. Walkability: Wilmore is a walkable neighborhood with tree-lined streets and sidewalks, making it easy for residents to explore the area on foot. Parks and Green Spaces: Wilmore is home to several parks and green spaces, including Revolution Park, Wilmore Park, and Abbott Park which offers ball fields, playground, picnic areas, and walking paths. Community Events: The neighborhood hosts various community events throughout the year, such as neighborhood cleanups, social gatherings, and holiday celebrations. Local Businesses: Wilmore has a mix of local businesses, including restaurants, cafes, and shops, giving the neighborhood a unique and vibrant character. Some of these great popular spots include Pasta Provisions, The Horseshoe, Yume, Craft Tasting Room, Seoul Food Meat Company...to name a few. Wilmore is a dynamic and evolving neighborhood that offers a combination of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live for many Charlotte residents. Are you or someone you know thinking of making the move to Charlotte, NC and want to learn all about the different neighborhoods and parts of town? Let me know and I'm happy to share the many resources we have to help educate on the area to help you find the best fit! #charlottenc #relocationspecialist #relocating #realestate
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#TheTrail - In The Baltimore Sun, Delegate Malcolm P. Ruff, Esq. and Michael Cross-Barnet write, “State parks are more than just beautiful places; they provide recreational, economic and cultural benefits to their host communities. Baltimore City is one of just two jurisdictions in Maryland without the advantages of a state park. But we can change this, elevating both the city and the region, thanks to a special opportunity under Maryland law. Our legislation, House Bill 1358, establishes an innovative state-city partnership for the support and management of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park, Baltimore’s largest park. With its mature forest, diverse wildlife, scenic trails and historic structures covering more than 1,000 acres, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park is one of the largest urban forest parks on the East Coast. It should be the envy of other Mid-Atlantic cities. Instead, the park has an unsavory reputation, and most city residents avoid it. It’s well past time for Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park to fulfill its potential as the pride of West Baltimore and a true regional destination. Baltimore has many fine parks, but GFLP is unique. With its large size, diverse topography and proximity to several nearby counties, it already resembles a state park in many ways, making it ideally situated for transformative investment.” #MyWestSide #parksandrecreation https://lnkd.in/gMRa79AW
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Unveiling the Best Places to Live in Montgomery County | Living in Maryland USA Are you considering a move to Montgomery County, Maryland? Wondering which neighborhood might be the perfect fit for you? Look no further! In this video, we unveil the best places to live in Montgomery County, including Bethesda, Potomac, Rockville, and more. From bustling urban centers to serene suburban retreats, discover your ideal community today! Get the Link to the Full Video in the First Comment of this Post. #montgomerycountymd #montgomerycountyrealestate
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Our cities are built of neighborhoods. And our neighborhoods were built with a hundred little things (benches, bike lanes, parks, sidewalks, light posts, flower gardens, cafes, street vendors, etc.). What would happen if we took our dreams to rebuild a better neighborhood and combined it with our ability to do little things? Maybe we could build a better block. Here are my thoughts on building a better block based on what started in Oak Cliff, Texas (near Dallas) and spread from Portland to Detroit and Melbourne to Tahran. https://lnkd.in/gi8HVnmd *What are your dreams for rebuilding a better block in your city?
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As Dallas Park and Recreation Board President in 2017, I fought alongside my colleagues and community advocates for bond investments in parks, trails, aquatic centers, and recreation centers. The results speak for themselves. Voters overwhelmingly approved the 2017 parks bond for transformative projects all over the city, including: 🤸♂️ A 41,000-square-foot gem of a recreation center in Singing Hills, "a landmark right here in the heart of District 8," said Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Tennell Atkins. 🚲 A public-private match for the Trinity Forest Spine Trail, which opened this fall linking White Rock Lake and the Great Trinity Forest. Council members Jesse Moreno, Paula Caldwell Blackmon, and Adam Bazaldua led the ribbon cutting celebration in October. "We have a bond coming up and this needs to absolutely be prioritized," Bazaldua proclaimed. "These are the spaces that bring communities together in more ways than one." 🏞 Match funding for three new Downtown parks, West End Square, Carpenter Park, and Harwood Park, all of which are now opened. They serve as national models for how to transform urban streets and parking lots into green spaces that drive economic development and build stronger neighborhoods. Now, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Park Board President Arun Agarwal, city Greening Czar Garrett Boone and many others are fighting the good fight once again for funding parks in the 2024 Bond Program. As Mayor Johnson told CBS 11's Jack Fink in an interview earlier this week, "it's not often that you find a policy solution that gives you such a high return on investment... we're good at parks, we actually know what we're doing, we develop parks well, our parks system is excellent. We need to lean in on that." 📺 Take a few minutes to watch the mayor's thoughts on why we need to continue to invest in Dallas parks, trails, and recreation centers in next year's bond. #dallas #parks #future #environment #gettingthingsdone
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Discover living in Cheverly. A suburb of DC with an established community all its own. Learn more about Cheverly today. #realtor #mdrealtor #realestate https://lnkd.in/edtGWKHF
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A Provider asked me just yesterday, “What will really be different about Florham Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center vs all the rest?” My answer: “The people. The feeling. The culture. It’s just different. You’ll see.” And, that it is. #topnotchrehabiltation #livesenriched #programming #people #culture #engagement #subacute #healthcare #nextlevel #Marquisproud
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A Proposed New Park in Auburn, AL – Ann Pearson Park A new park was announced at a recent Auburn City Council meeting. Ann Pearson Park in Auburn will be the first park on the north side of town, and the project is set to move fast! The park is named after Ann Pearson, an Auburn philanthropist and historic preservationist, the park not only honors her in name but also encompasses the Ann Pearson estate. Owned by Auburn University Real Estate Foundation Inc., the 47-acre estate is overseen by the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust. Auburn University Real Estate Foundation, Inc. approached the city and offered the use of the property for a passive park. The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust is the largest regional land trust in the Southeast and has jurisdiction over the property’s conservation easement. According to reports, the Pearson family put the property with the land trust in order to prevent it from being developed. City Manager Megan McGowen Crouch announced that it is under this trust that the passive park project has been approved. Plans for Ann Pearson Park in Auburn have already been developed and received the trust’s stamp of approval. These plans include: Nature playground One-mile gravel trail Nature trail Large open space Exercise stations Disc golf course Picnic areas Hammock pods A 600-square-foot pavilion | A 300-square-foot pavilion Restrooms Under the Georgia-Alabama Land Trust conservation easement, organized ball fields are not allowed. This doesn’t mean families are not allowed to play soccer or throw a ball; it just means there are no athletics in competition format that can take place there. Once open, you can find Ann Pearson Park in Auburn off north Shelton Mill Road, across from the Pearson family home and Noble Hall, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. As the population of Auburn continues to expand, so do the projects and opportunities in the town, and Ann Pearson Park is just one of many highly-anticipated community projects. Are you looking to move to Auburn-Opelika? Contact Laura Sellers, your local real estate expert and guide! Make sure you continue to check out my blogs so you can keep up to date on everything that is going on in the area and be informed of everything real estate. #AnnPearsonPark #AuburnParks #GreenSpacesAuburn #CommunityWellness #AuburnOutdoors #ParkDevelopment #NatureInAuburn #AuburnCommunity #FutureOfAuburn #PublicSpaces #AuburnRealtors #HomeSweetAuburn #AuburnHomes #RealEstateAuburn #DreamHomeAuburn #AuburnProperty #HomebuyingAuburn #AuburnLiving #HouseHuntingAuburn #RealtyAuburnAL https://lnkd.in/gt8iRjUY
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