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Groundbreaking heralds major improvements to Johnsons Park

June 29, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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  • Neu-Life Community Development's drum line gets the crowd's attention as they open the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Marcia Caton Campbell, executive director of the Center for Resilient Cities, speaks to the collaborative work over the years that brought about improvements to Johnsons Park. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Alderman Russell Stamper, Cecelia Gore of the Brewers Community Foundation, Representative David Bowen, community leader Thelma Sias, and County Supervisor Supreme Moore Omokunde were in attendance. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Alderman Stamper and Representative Bowen share a moment with Sias. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • The family of John C. Walker, a major donor to the Johnsons Park improvements, break the ground of the park. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Local youth and members of Neu-Life take shovels to the ground of the park used for their programming. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Neighbors can't help but smile after discussing the changes that are coming to Johnsons Park. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)
  • Thelma Sias dances with the Neu-Life drum line. (Photo by Allison Dikanovic)

Neighbors, politicians, community organizations, and funders celebrated the power of collaboration and perseverance at the groundbreaking ceremony of Johnsons Park. Major renovations and additions to the park are expected to be completed by the fall that will improve and honor the space that once was a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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