Greenways in Hendersonville - Town Center
In the September 5, 2007 issue of the Hendersonville Star News, Public Works Director Jerry Horton announced the planned construction of a Greenway that will link the Town Center to Memorial Park. Highlights of the project consist of:
- A boardwalk that links Mallard Point and a bridge to Gallatin Road sidewalk.
- A seawall along Drake's Creek with tie-offs for boats
- Greenway near Imperial Boulevard by Vastland, developer of Waterford Crossing
However, the project at this time is not funded and past attempts to secure federal grants have been unsuccessful. Jerry Horton said private developers could build much of the project as the Town Center area is developed.
Tony Gottlieb, land owner in the area of Town Center, and member of the Hendersonville Greenways Committee has been working with real estate owners to examine ways to finance a Greenway along Drake's Creek. Tony along with the Committee feels obtaining federal grants for this project is a long shot and the City's experience is not very promising. We are all anxious to see Greenways progress beyond the "planning stage."
Greenway sketch from the
