Hattiesburgâs Town Park Square recognized by planning association
Town Square Park was recognized by the Mississippi chapter of the American Planning Association. (Source: WDAM)
By Tim Doherty | December 21, 2020 at 11:48 AM CST - Updated December 21 at 1:04 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Hattiesburg recently had a gem of a park and a jewel of a former employee honored by the Mississippi chapter of the American Planning Association.
Town Square Park received the AMA chapterâs âGreat Public Spaceâ award, which is bestowed on âextraordinary examples of great planning combined with public commitment and extensive community participation.â
The park is home to the cityâs âfarmerâs market,â as well as concerts and other events.