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How Oakwood hopes to transform its ‘downtown’ area

A new project for downtown Oakwood is in the design phase with plans to create a community center, railroad viewing platform, farmer’s market pavilion, small incubator shops, a town green and portions of the Highlands to Islands Trail. - photo by Scott Rogers

04172021 OAKWOOD 1.jpg — A new project for downtown Oakwood is in the design phase with plans to create a community center, railroad viewing platform, farmer’s market pavilion, small incubator shops, a town green and portions of the Highlands to Islands Trail. - photo by Scott Rogers

Oakwood has a busy commercial strip in Mundy Mill Road, a large industrial base and a growing residential presence.