Housing, parking changes planned near Nelson’s Cottonwood Falls Park

In accordance with the city’s Railtown plan, multi-unit housing may be built on the land that extends from Cottonwood Lane (behind the recycling depot) to Cottonwood Falls Park, which begins at the grass on the left. Photo: Bill Metcalfe
City will also add a washroom and electrical service to the market area

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