Help Reimagine the Northwood Centre Site

Community Outreach Continues with Public Meeting on Jan. 20

January 05, 2022

With demolition of the Northwood Centre nearly complete, let’s envision what the future for this clean slate might be. The City of Tallahassee will host a community meeting on Jan. 20 to continue its ongoing efforts to engage residents in the area’s redevelopment. The meeting will be held at the Tallahassee Senior Center (1400 North Monroe Street) from 6-7:30 p.m.

Construction of the new Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) headquarters facility is a key component within the redevelopment of the Northwood Centre. Additionally, the site presents opportunities for green space, community amenities and other economic development projects. Community input is needed to determine how this space evolves to best serve residents. The City will use this input to aid in the development of a long-term master plan for the parcel.

For those unable to attend, feedback can be emailed to NorthwoodProject@Talgov.com. A feedback form and recording of the project update from the meeting will be available on the project website, Talgov.com/NorthwoodProject.

Recognizing the opportunity to reinvigorate this once-vibrant site, the City Commission approved the City to participate in the property’s auction. As a result, the 29.5-acre parcel was purchased in April 2019. At the time of purchase, the City was in the middle of the site selection process for the future headquarters facility for the Tallahassee Police Department. Through that process, the Northwood Centre location was recommended by technical experts and the majority of the public who provided input due to its central location, accessibility and size, and it was ultimately selected unanimously by the Commission.

You can stay informed about the project at Talgov.com/NorthwoodProject.