a brick crosswalk to promote safety and the first half-mile of New Albany’s protected bike lane, or velo loop, are complete. To the north, a terraced limestone and grass wall on the school campus will be connected to a large granite plaza to the south, offering ample seating for larger scale events. South of the plaza, a pedestrian bridge and promenade with decorative brick, cast iron railing, lights, seating and overlook are far enough along to envision the dramatic impact this restoration and revitalization project will have on our community. When complete, the promenade will also feature a bike hub/fix-it station east of the promenade to allow cyclists to make repairs, inflate tires, fill water bottles and take a break. Together, these features will create a natural and safe connection between Market Square, the learning campus, the McCoy Cen22
ter and, in the future, the New Albany Community Foundation’s Charleen and Charles Hinson Amphitheater. Also under construction is the new library garden that is being built with the cooperation of the Columbus Met-
ropolitan Library. The garden will link to the park and offer a scenic spot to read a book or enjoy special events. Overgrown brush and trees have been removed to shape the birch walk that will form an enchanting path linking the www.healthynewalbanymagazine.com