Santa Fe College’s $17M workforce training center sparks neighborhood traffic worries
Santa Fe College plans a $17 million workforce training facility at its Blount Center campus near Northwest 6th Avenue, drawing general support from city commissioners who see it as a valuable downtown investment. However, residents along Pleasant Street and nearby blocks have raised concerns about increased traffic and pedestrian safety in the surrounding neighborhoods. Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker spoke in favor of the project, praising Santa Fe College’s efforts to bring educational opportunities closer to the urban core.
Sources: WCJB TV20