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Five years later, Oakwood 2030s pace is slow, but deliberate
Recession delayed development, but city moving forward with plans
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It’s been five years-plus since Oakwood rolled out its long-term vision for development in the downtown area, named Oakwood 2030. A few things have happened, such as Thurmon Tanner Parkway’s completion, but the recession has kept most projects on hold.
OAKWOOD — Cars hum along Thurmon Tanner Parkway, and what was once a quiet community building on Railroad Street is filled with sounds of Zumba and other YMCA activities. Otherwise, the look of downtown Oakwood hasn’t changed much since October 2008, when the South Hall city rolled out its 2030 plan, a vision of how some 250 acres surrounding the city’s downtown center might look 16 years from now. “The reality is we were thinking this thing would take off,” City Manager Stan Brown said.