Montgomery City Council approves Floyd Campus Master Plan
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved the Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan, which promises to revitalize part of the city.
The area includes the Floyd Community Center, the Montgomery Therapeutic Recreation Center, the former Floyd Middle School campus, open green space and surrounding lots. It is located around Norman Bridge Road and Augusta Avenue.
This is the area slated for improvements under the Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan – Image from City of Montgomery
The plan is one of several initiatives in Council District 7 that is being supported through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding dedicated by District 7 City Council member Andrew Szymanski.
Residents, neighborhood leaders, stakeholders and community organizations helped create the plan.
Various photos of the area included in the Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan – Photos from City of Montgomery
“This plan reflects the voices of residents who care deeply about their neighborhood and its future,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said. “The unanimous approval of this master plan gives us a roadmap to pursue new recreational opportunities, improve safety and connectivity, preserve community history, and continue investing in south Montgomery. This is a vision shaped by the community and designed to create new opportunities for generations to come.”
Proposed elements include upgraded recreational facilities, walking trails, therapeutic gardens, community gathering spaces, improved pedestrian connections, traffic-calming measures, enhanced lighting and security features, expanded green space amenities and future redevelopment opportunities.
“The Greater Floyd Campus Master Plan is the result of countless conversations with residents, neighborhood leaders, and stakeholders who shared their ideas for what this area can become,” Szymanski said. “When we dedicated ARPA funding to these planning efforts, the goal was to create a roadmap for meaningful investment that reflects the community’s priorities. This plan helps position us to pursue future improvements that enhance safety, walkability, recreation, and overall quality of life while honoring the history and importance of this area.”
Community engagement served as the foundation of the planning process. Residents participated through public meetings, neighborhood association presentations, stakeholder sessions, surveys, design workshops, and ongoing outreach efforts that helped shape the final recommendations.
