JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Some North Mandarin residents are concerned that plans to build a sidewalk along a road known for its magnificent, historic tree canopies could lead to their destruction.
This project will be an extension of the sidewalk project along Mandarin Road that was already completed years ago. It started at Brady and ended at Red Cypress Drive. It will pick back up there and go roughly two and a half miles to Walter Jones Historical Park.
Renee Slater moved to that part of Mandarin 15 years ago. She said the tree canopies along Mandarin Road helped shape her decision…