Title
North Carolina Freedom Park Presentation
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
Department: Executive
Council District: All
Public Hearing: n/a
Advertising Date/By: n/a
Contact 1 and Phone: Councilmember Wells, Ext. 2397
Contact 2 and Phone: David Parrish, Ext. 2002
PURPOSE:
Councilmember Wells has requested a presentation to provide the meaning and significance of the upcoming ground breaking for the North Carolina Freedom Park in Raleigh that was designed by the firm of the late Phil Freelon, who was the architect of the Smithsonian African American Museum in Washington. Upon completion, the park will belong to the people of North Carolina. It will be located across the street from the state legislature.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
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