Centennial Committee Moves Forward with Projects, Grant Applications

By Randy York

This Summer the Centennial Committee completed 15 additional funding request applications and continued to move forward with the plans for Dogwood Park and The Family Statuary.

There are a number of significant grant applications due this fall. The results of these requests will determine the timing and scope of the park enhancements. To date the committee has received $1.2 million in financial support.

In June, the Village approved the bid from the Kleinger’s Group to develop the plan for Dogwood Park. This plan will include an enhanced entrance to the park, a loop trail, increased visibility to the Bell Tower, and the redesign and updating of the “tot-lot.” As plans evolve, they will be placed in the pop-up “Mariemont News” on the Village website. There will be public meetings this Fall for community input, which also will be announced on the Village website.

In August, the Village was proposed a plan to seek bids for the construction of a structure over the Family Statuary Group and the hardscape and landscape plan for fund raising and budgeting purposes. Approval is pending. The proposed rehabilitation of Dale Park at the Family Statuary will include the rededication of this park as Mary Emery Centennial Gardens and include the structure over the Family Statuary to protect it from further erosion, a redesigned walking path in the park, and updated signage and landscaping. The plans for this park can also be found on the “Mariemont News” pop up on the Village web site.

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