Irvine Directs $42 Million in COVID-Relief Funds Toward Park Repairs
The city of Irvine is considering spending 80 percent of its federal COVID-19 relief funds on improvements to a local park.
It received $53 million from the American Rescue Plan, a pandemic stimulus package, and will discuss during an April 27 meeting whether to put $42 million of that money toward Heritage Community Park upgrades.
According to a staff report, improvements to the park would include rebuilding the community center, expanding the fine arts center, adding parking and shade structures, expanding sports courts, and reconfiguring the pond with water features.
Councilman Anthony Kuo said he was surprised and disappointed that Heritage Park was on the staff report, adding that he directed staff that the money should be spent on one-time expenses, since it’s a one-time grant.
New Social Justice Public Art Mural Unveiled In Glenn Heights
February 11, 2021
Glenn Heights recently revealed a new social justice mural in Heritage Park Photo courtesy City of Glenn Heights
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Glenn Heights Celebrates Black History Month With Unveiling of Mural
GLENN HEIGHTS – A social justice public mural was unveiled last week in the City of Glenn Heights. The Black Lives Matter realism portrait was presented to the public on February 5 at Heritage Community Park on E. Bear Creek Road.
The unveiling coincided with February’s Black History Month according to a press release.
After previewing the completed project Glenn Heights Mayor Harry Garrett stated, “This will serve as a constant reminder to all of us that we are better when we live together in peace and harmony.”