The Union Square project: A vision for community transformation
September 25, 2024 at 1:43 p.m.
Last week, the Union County Foundation (UCF) held an open house to discuss a concept for the UCF “Union Square” project that would be transformative for Liberty’s downtown area. The UCF newsletter emphasized that the primary objective is to address the community’s requirements while enhancing the overall quality of life and the environment in Union County.
“Our mission is to be very transparent with this project and keep everyone involved as much as possible,” said Jackie Harvey. “We have a big vision for our downtown.”
The image depicts the overall layout of the project. Fairground Street is at the top of the picture, while Market Street is at the bottom. On the left side, along Union, there is a potential plan for a two or three-story building that will incorporate housing, retail, and workspaces. The existing alley will be retained, serving as a walkway to access the square from the parking lot or Market Street. The green space and open pavilion will be positioned along E. Seminary Street, directly across from the library. Additionally, the parking lot will be situated adjacent to Fairground Street.
UCF shared the motivations behind the project, highlighting the following key objectives:
•Enhance and revitalize our downtown area
•Improve our housing market by bringing more options to our town
•Encourage entrepreneurship and business growth by offering space to thrive
•Expand job opportunities in our community with space for retail, restaurants and more
•Provide a year-round area for family fun events
•Accessible green space for all ages to enjoy
The project will be completed in three phases, requiring approximately $5 million in funding. To finance the project, UCF is actively seeking grants, local and private investments, and developers’ contributions.
The UCF newsletter said, “As they say, you eat an elephant one bite at a time, and that is exactly what we are doing with this project.”
To learn more about making a private investment, contact Olivia Chewning. To stay informed about the project, sign up for the UCF newsletter or follow UCF’s Facebook page.
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Last week, the Union County Foundation (UCF) held an open house to discuss a concept for the UCF “Union Square” project that would be transformative for Liberty’s downtown area. The UCF newsletter emphasized that the primary objective is to address the community’s requirements while enhancing the overall quality of life and the environment in Union County.
“Our mission is to be very transparent with this project and keep everyone involved as much as possible,” said Jackie Harvey. “We have a big vision for our downtown.”
The image depicts the overall layout of the project. Fairground Street is at the top of the picture, while Market Street is at the bottom. On the left side, along Union, there is a potential plan for a two or three-story building that will incorporate housing, retail, and workspaces. The existing alley will be retained, serving as a walkway to access the square from the parking lot or Market Street. The green space and open pavilion will be positioned along E. Seminary Street, directly across from the library. Additionally, the parking lot will be situated adjacent to Fairground Street.
UCF shared the motivations behind the project, highlighting the following key objectives:
•Enhance and revitalize our downtown area
•Improve our housing market by bringing more options to our town
•Encourage entrepreneurship and business growth by offering space to thrive
•Expand job opportunities in our community with space for retail, restaurants and more
•Provide a year-round area for family fun events
•Accessible green space for all ages to enjoy
The project will be completed in three phases, requiring approximately $5 million in funding. To finance the project, UCF is actively seeking grants, local and private investments, and developers’ contributions.
The UCF newsletter said, “As they say, you eat an elephant one bite at a time, and that is exactly what we are doing with this project.”
To learn more about making a private investment, contact Olivia Chewning. To stay informed about the project, sign up for the UCF newsletter or follow UCF’s Facebook page.