WHAT’S NEW
While the final renderings for the new Municipal Park were done with a mind toward future growth and capacity (the Harrington Village apartment complex across the street is springing up), the need for change was originally driven by current use. With the library, senior center and town hall sharing the area, there has been more traffic and use. Meanwhile, the outdoor concert series has been burgeoning in popularity. In years past, attendance would reach 300 people maximum if there was a popular act. But now all concerts are drawing more than 300 people. “When we poll people, the number one thing they want is an outdoor performance space,” Brooks says. Left: Kristi and Zaiden Smith enjoy Brooks knows this because the Town the playground of Leland listened intently to its residents facilities at Leland’s to shape the plan. Committees, boards existing municipal and town meetings all opened for public park. Opposite right: comment, and today the town is pleased A map illustrates to move forward creating a new space the proposed park’s they know the public will embrace. five phases of There are five phases to completion, completion.
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