As Auburn continues to grow its population and expand its city limits, the north section is seeing a good measure of exciting developments. 2007 saw the long-awaited completion of Richland Road (August), whereby a narrow, low access road was transformed into a 35-foot wide city street, with curbs, gutters, and 8-foot sidewalks. From Shug Jordan Parkway, the road extends over a mile, and, according to proposed city planning, is expected to ultimately connect to an Auburn Outer Loop, connecting the I-85 and the 280. Traffic lights are currently being installed at the intersection of Shug Jordan and Richland Road. The construction of the road was instigated by the planned development of THE COTSWOLDS Home For Sale at THE COTWOLDS in Auburn. Alabama - Auburn, AL real estate, a place to live, when local and state resources were called upon and introduced to a vision for expansion by the developer, several years ago. In June of 2006, the City of Auburn partnered with Auburn University, and began the building of Yarbrough Tennis Center, a ten-acre complex on Richland Road that was completed in June of 2007. It is open to the public, has memberships available, and is also the new HOME for the men's and women's tennis teams of AU. Locker rooms and a designated meeting space, a pro shop, 12 outdoor courts with stadium seating, 16 clay courts, and 6 indoor courts, are all features of this beautiful, brand new facility.
On acreage adjacent to the Yarbrough Tennis Center, a new elementary school will be opening its doors this year, aptly named Richland Elementary School.
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