West Florence Project/What If?

From an astute reader:

In 2017 the largest private development deal in more than 50 years occurred in the area of West Florence. A new housing, gated, community was constructed for students attending the University of North Alabama. 

Two years later the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the City of Florence a $200,000 Assessment Grant and a $100,000 Community-wide Hazardous Substances Grant to study the nearby ECM property. 

In 2020 the City of Florence purchased a site redevelopment plan for the former Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital. The plan was based on recreation, housing, and retail needs of the area.  

The $300,000 grant projection period was October 2019 until September 2022. The City of Florence agreed to sale the property to Mr. Jr. Anderson at the beginning of 2021. 

The amount of the sale splits between the city and county. The county has yet to agree to this deal.

Much uncertainty remains concerning the future of property in the western side of Florence. Also, many would like to know exactly where is the funding for this project to be found?

Most of us play "What If" from time to time. You know...what if I had married a millionaire or what if Tony Stark is alive in another universe? So let's play What If with UNA.

What if the university's intention isn't to build its Division 1 stadium north of Cox Creek Parkway, but near the terminus of College Street?