$3 million federal grant to help link historic cultural landscape of southeast and southwest Raleigh
New federal funding is now a "dream come true" for community leaders and residents in downtown Raleigh's south-side.
Posted — UpdatedThe money will go toward safer biking and walkways through historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks.
Area leaders celebrated the news at John Chavis Memorial Park.
Cauthen and other community leaders have long sought financial support for their vision.
U.S. Rep. Deborah Ross helped secure the $3 million federal grant for the project, signed by President Joe Biden in March.
"When this project is completed, residents and visitors alike will be able to take a walk through south Raleigh, seeing history unfold before their eyes," Ross said.
The future "South Park Heritage Walk and Chavis-Dix Strollway" will provide safer access beyond Chavis Park, past historic landmarks like Shaw University and connecting cyclists and pedestrians to historic Dix Park.
To celebrate the future, Ross, Raleigh Mayor-Ann Baldwin and many others took a short ride-sharing bike trip. Once the work is done, cyclists and pedestrians can more safely travel to local businesses, art exhibitions and local restaurants.
Baldwin said it will be an educational experience for many people.
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