Current Projects
Current Planning and Community Development Projects
Projects originating with the Department serve to preserve neighborhoods, create economic opportunity, and provide quality of life features for Florence.
River Heritage, Phase 3
Purpose
To construct a bicycle and pedestrian trail from River Heritage Park to the Patton Island Overlook as well as several overlook points on the Tennessee River and exhibitry featuring the significance of the river from Native American influence to Wilson Dam.
Launch
September 2021
Anticipated Construction Completion
Spring 2023
Citizen Resources
River Heritage Phase 3 Site Development Plan
Veterans Drive Corridor Study
Purpose
To implement best practices, systematic planning approach to thinking about an overall vision for the future, setting long-range goals for the physical character of the surrounding community, providing community stakeholders with the tools to evaluate strengths and weaknesses, develop alternatives to solve problems, and determine a recommended strategy for the future development and redevelopment of the corridor, and devising policies, programs, and projects to move the community toward fulfillment.
Launch
October 2021
Public Engagement Opportunities
January 11, 2022 | Broadway Recreation Center | 5:30 p.m.
July 7, 2022 | Broadway Recreation Center | 5:30 p.m.
Anticipated Plan Completion
August 2022
Citizen Resources
Veterans Drive Corridor Study Rationale
Veterans Drive Corridor Study Reference Map
Veterans Drive Corridor Study Public Engagement Presentation | January 11, 2022
Veterans Drive Corridor Study Public Engagement Presentation | July 7, 2022
Veterans Drive Corridor Study Public Comment Survey
Planning and Community Development Contact Details
(256) 740-8806
110 West College St. Florence, AL 35630
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
