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The Southside Redevelopment Task Force met in the Weaver Room in the old Hardwick Woolen Mill for its second meeting. The general topic concerned raising public awareness for the purpose of the task force, which will meet again in September. From left are Community Development Director Greg Thomas; Joe V. Williams; Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Gary Farlow, Stormwater Program Manager Jonathan Jobe; Chamber Vice President for Economic Development Doug Berry; Assistant City Manager Melinda Carroll; Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland; Bradley County Commissioner Jeff Morelock; Cleveland Utilities Manager Tom Wheeler, Matthew Coleman and Connie Gatlin. Banner photo, DAVID DAVIS
"Task Force Chairman Tom Wheeler expressed excitement about future possibilities during a meeting Monday in the Weaver Room of the Hardwick Woolen Mill. But, the consensus seems to be that before redevelopment occurs, there is a need to establish a connection with adjoining neighborhoods.
Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce Vice President for Economic Development Doug Berry said if the city takes advantage of tax credits, the use of property along the Woolen Mill Branch of Mouse Creek will require very specific redevelopment goals.
“Public input is required under redevelopment laws,” Berry said. “This is not just to make another industrial site.”
He talked about multiuse redevelopment utilizing open space and addressing the issues of improved transportation, recreation and housing infrastructures. One question is how much public activity is needed to encourage private development.
“There are very few families like these out there,” he said in reference to Dr. Ron Coleman and the Hardwick family, and Coleman’s investment in the Hardwick Woolen Mill"
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