Homes are seen behind a tennis court in Lincoln Park at the north end of Central Avenue in Chattanooga. Officials are considering an extension of Central Avenue to Amnicola Highway that would cut through the segregation-era park and Lincoln Park neighborhood.It’s been a year since Lincoln Park residents won what they thought was an agreement to preserve the historic park in its entirety.
But on Tuesday they will learn more about an assessment of the park and a study that could influence the route for the planned Central Avenue connector.
Meanwhile, residents feel like any sense of control they had is gone.
“We’re just getting lip service,” said 76-year-old Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association President Vannice Hughley. “They’re going to do what they’re going to do anyway.”
Despite Lincoln Park residents’ concerns, city spokeswoman Lacie Stone said Mayor Andy Berke’s office is committed to preserving the park.