Business View Civil & Municipal - May 2023

105 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 5 phase two of the streetscape project. And we’re pleased to be planting Eastern Red Cedars, Simpson’s Stoppers, Cathedral Live Oaks, a variety of shrubs, and botanical ground covers along the sidewalks,” says Grace Harrison, Associated Principle of Madrid CPWG Another project that Madrid CPWG is collaborating with the city on is the Lake David Project, which includes the addition of a new amphitheater and boardwalk. These developments, situated in the northern portion of the park, will play host to street festivals. Concerning public infrastructure projects, the city’s public works received a grant for a new stormwater system, and are collaborating with neighboring cities within the country on it. But roads are still top of the agenda. “In Florida, there are always road issues due to the large increase in population. We need to find the connector roads to move tourists and locals around,” says Mayor Wilson. To address this issue, the city is collaborating with other cities in the region on a full-rejuvenation plan. Maslow elaborates, “Groveland and collaborating cities are putting together agreements right now for some of our major collector roads. We won’t be just widening the roads but taking the opportunity to develop streets so that we’re accommodating all modes of transportation.” Another large project is the realignment of State Road 50, which would allow the city to capitalize on new opportunities. With the city dispersed over a large area, Groveland is working closely with internet providers to ensure that rural pockets can access high-speed internet. It’s vital GROVELAND , FLOR IDA