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VOLUME 6, NO. 173
NEW PARKSIDE SUBDIVISION IN THE WORKS THE PLANT CITY CITY COMMISSION HAS APPROVED BUILDING A TOWNHOME NEIGHBORHOOD OFF GRANT STREET BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
On Monday, Nov. 22, the Plant City City Commission gave the green light for a new subdivision to be built off West Grant Street, in Plant City. The Parkside Planned Development District will have 73 single-family attached townhomes on the south end of Grant
Street and west of its intersection with Hunter Street. This comes after being approved by the Plant City Planning Board and returning before the city commission with updated proposals The neighborhood will have two-story townhomes, each consisting of either four, five, or six attached residencies, sitting on 11.94 acres of land.
It will also be incorporated with several bodies of water, including a large stormwater management pond on the west end. A recreational amenity, a mail kiosk, and a playground will be provided, with a potential trail connecting the subdivision with the adjacent Dr. Hal and Lynn Brewer Park. It will be within the vicinity of several
daycares, an academy, and an assisted living facility. And the property is directly across from Tyler Street – which is on the north end of Grant Street. The highly controversial project has faced scrutiny from homeowners living within close proximity to the property.
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PLANT CITY RECEIVES AWARD FOR REC CENTER
Plant City officials accept the plaque for the Hillsborough County Commission Planning and Design Award, on Oct. 27. (Courtesy of City of Plant City).
BRIAN FERNANDES STAFF WRITER
SADYE GIBBS MARTIN COMMUNITY CENTER EARNED THE CITY ACCOLADE
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