Among the changes, Hudson Park will now be Parque De Soza. East Laird Street will become Obregon Street after pioneer farmer Pete Obregon. Redden Park will be renamed for late activist and philanthropist Michelle Brooks-Totress.
City of Tempe council members will vote on March 2 to rename parks and streets that have ties to former members of the Ku Klux Klan.Over 200 suggestions from the public were posted on the city’s forum page, following a call for input from community members.Andrew Ching is the Tempe city manager.