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Friday Five: Parks, paths and potential pileups

Mark Plemmons
Apr 12, 2019
Apr 12, 2019 Updated Apr 18, 2019
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Sunset at Dorton Park — After running with the Motivate Wellness Concord Couch25K group Tuesday, we were treated to this beautiful sunset over James Dorton Park. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com

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It’s exciting to see some of things that are happening in our community, but on the flipside some of it might not all be good for everyone.

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This the drawing showing potential development of James Dorton Park.

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What is important? — Each participant (about 50 people attended and signed in the register) was given three green dots to place beside the amenities they thought were most important. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com

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The existing park — This aerial map shows the existing park (inside the red line). The park has Afton Run Creek through the right side of the park and Coddle Creek down the left side.

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Traffic concerns — Two Afton Village residents point out traffic concerns along Burck Drive NW that runs beside James Dorton Park. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com

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Programs at the park — This is one of several programs the Concord Parks and Recreation operates in the city parks including at James Dorton Park. Mark Plemmons/mplemmons@independenttribune.com

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