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Built for TLH · Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee deserves proof.

Is the city building what it promised? Here's the scoreboard, in plain English, with the receipts.

What you're looking at: Blueprint is the City and County's shared program for roads, parks and trails. These are its projects, and how far along each one really is.

Data as of Sept. 1, 2026 · Source: Blueprint Q3 2026 report

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Lacy McMullen Jr. of TallahasseeWhat the city decided, what you can apply for, and what it means on your street.

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Next decisionNov. 12

Tharpe Street. The federal government just funded the first segment. On Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. at City Hall, the Blueprint board is expected to take up about $20 million more. Read the full story

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Sources: USDOT grant report, Oct. 30, 2026 · WFSU, Oct. 15, 2026
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The Promise Clock

4 Blueprint promises come due by Dec. 31.

Dates quoted from Blueprint's own report. When the clock runs out, they get graded.

  1.  days left
    South Side · Blueprint said: late 2026

    Orange-Meridian Park: Park construction completed

    "Construction of the Park is anticipated to be completed in late 2026."

    Due Dec. 31, 2026
  2.  days left
    Northeast · Blueprint said: in 2026

    Bannerman Road, Phase 1: Construction begins

    Phase 1 improvements "are anticipated to begin in 2026 and be completed in late 2027."

    Due Dec. 31, 2026
  3.  days left
    Downtown · Blueprint said: late 2026

    Downtown-University Protected Bike Lane: Construction procurement

    "Construction for the D-UPBL is anticipated for procurement in late 2026."

    Due Dec. 31, 2026
  4.  days left
    Northwest · Blueprint said: Fall 2026

    Tharpe Street: Design services hired

    "Blueprint will procure design services in Fall 2026 for the Tharpe Street improvements."

    Due Dec. 20, 2026

Finished this yearFive gold blocks means built.

Blueprint · City + County South Side

Magnolia Drive Trail, Phase II

DoneStage 5 of 5

Phase II, Pontiac to Diamond, is complete and opened to the public in January 2026.

As of Sept. 1, 2026 · Blueprint Q3 2026 report

Blueprint · City + County Southeast · Southwood

Southwood Greenway

DoneStage 5 of 5

A 1.2-mile trail, completed April 2026.

As of Sept. 1, 2026 · Blueprint Q3 2026 report

Coming up at City Hall

Where the decisions happen next.

All meetings at City Hall, 300 S. Adams St., in the Commission Chambers. Times are the City's estimates.

  1. Thu, Nov. 123:00 PM

    Blueprint board

    City and county commissioners on Blueprint projects and spending.

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  2. Mon, Nov. 165:00 PM

    City Commission reorganization

    The Commission organizes after the election.

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  3. Wed, Nov. 183:00 PM

    City Commission meeting

    The regular meeting. The agenda posts on BoardDocs ahead of time.

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  4. Thu, Nov. 199:30 AM

    CRA board meeting

    Community Redevelopment Agency board.

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Tallahassee, inPlain English.

Every Sunday, one email tells you what City Hall decided, what it costs, and what happens next. The first issue lands Sunday, November 8. One email every Sunday. No noise, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.

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