Work being done for the Oakwood project. [Facebook]
By Kevin Deutsch
The entrance to Coral Springs’ Oakwood neighborhood is looking great these days, thanks to the work of residents-turned-volunteers.
Community members recently worked together to refurbish the neighborhood’s entrance sign and install new landscaping around it. The project got underway after Oakwood residents contacted the city to inquire about improving the look of the sign and the area at the entrance of their neighborhood, city officials said.
Two residents took the initiative to refurbish the existing sign by sanding and painting it after the sign was inspected by the city’s engineering division to determine its condition, according to the city.
Volunteers recently helped spruce up the entrance to Coral Springs’ Oakwood neighborhood. [Facebook]
To enhance the look, the neighborhood fundraised $650 for landscaping. The city’s arborist assisted with selecting sustainable plant materials, and the Coral Springs Parks and Recreation department installed proper irrigation to ensure the new landscaping would receive adequate water, said city spokesperson Lindsey Steinberg.
Oakwood residents Paul Power, Karen Reilly, and Robert Sierra served as the primary “ambassadors” who spearheaded the fundraising and volunteer recruitment for the Oakwood project, according to the city. Other residents volunteered as well.
In a Facebook post Wednesday celebrating the completed project, the city called the effort a “shining example of unity and dedication” that helped “breathe new life” into the entrance of the Oakwood neighborhood.
“The glamorous, eye-catching entryway sign reflects the commitment of city staff and the Coral Springs community,” officials wrote.
Resident volunteers from Oakwood and city staff representatives from the city’s Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works departments. [Facebook]
The city helped create flyers that residents distributed in Oakwood to help raise money for the project. GoFundMe was then used by the community to collect the $650.
The entire sign refurbishment and landscaping project took around two and a half months, officials said.
The project was part of the city’s Neighborhoods with Integrity program, which aims to stimulate community pride, enhance neighborly relationships, empower residents and businesses to become leaders and address community concerns at a grassroots level through collaborative planning of neighborhood-driven projects. The program kicked off in 2021.
Other Neighborhoods with Integrity projects completed in the city included efforts on 120th Avenue and Shadow Wood.
Anyone interested in creating a project for their neighborhood is encouraged to visit www.coralsprings.gov/NWI or call the city at 954-344-1161.
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