Construction is underway in an Oakland Park neighborhood to install sidewalks, add swales, and lay new stormwater drainage. The work spans north of Oakland Park Boulevard to 40th Place and east of Dixie Highway.
“Okay, well, first of all, 10 feet in, we’re talking this whole entire island is going to be gone, including this amazing date palm,” Jacquiline McNichols said.
McNichols, head of the Coalition of Oakland Park Affected Homeowners, said sidewalks will be placed on the north side of side streets and swales on the south side. She and others fear the project will eat up yard space and create new problems…