Residents of Ashland City can expect new park amenities and improved pedestrian connectivity, with a $138,300 grant from the Tennessee Department of Health, according to city officials.
The funding will support enhancements at J.W. Johns Park and fund professional engineering and design services for future sidewalk and crosswalk improvements along Jefferson Street, Vine Street, Mulberry Street, Main Street and N. Main Street.
"Projects like these help make our community a healthier, safer, and more vibrant place to live, work, and play," Ashland City Mayor Gerald Greer said in a social media post.
Grant aims to improve safety and access
The grant is intended to enhance connectivity, accessibility and quality of life for Ashland City residents.
"These investments move us one step closer
to creating safer routes for walking, greater access to parks and community resources, and a more connected Ashland City," Greer said in the announcement.
A community mapping process identified areas where pedestrian safety and connectivity improvements are needed. The grant will help address these needs by funding design services for sidewalks and crosswalks in key areas of the city.
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