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Discover CityViewNC.com's fresh updated look! | 51 Jean Moore, a member of the district's board, said downtown has changed dramatically for the better in recent years, with increasing num- bers of new businesses and more fun activities. "I'll never forget sitting with a friend and my husband in downtown and I said, 'Did you ever think we would be sitting on Person Street eating din- ner?'" she remembered. "My friend said, 'I would have never believed you.'" And she wants to help downtown make even greater strides. "It's such a beautiful thing to watch," Moore said. "I want to live in a place where people take pride in the heart of the city. We're all responsible for doing something to make where we live a better place." Regensburger likened the Cool Spring district to a bridge, providing a place of connection for such groups as the Arts Council of Fayetteville/ Cumberland County, the Greater Fayetteville Chamber, city depart- ments, as well as other entities. Moore, for example, is vice president of the Arts Council executive committee and represents that organization on the district board. David Blackman, pastor at Hay Street United Methodist Church, is also on the district's board. He oversees the board's Community Solutions Work Team, which is tasked with tackling issues tied to homeless- ness in the area. "What our work team is trying to do is address those tensions that will have a good outcome for all of those involved where the homeless commu- nity doesn't feel oppressed, merchants aren't losing business and residents feel safe and encourage friends to come downtown to come hang out," Black- man said. His team has achieved one goal • Approximately 450 feet of curves, bridges, plants and of course, trains! • Learn about the start of the railways changed American life • Garden Railway merchandise will be available in the Garden Gift Shop • On select weekends visito • On select weekends visitors can operate and ride hand cars • Special programs and classes will also be scheduled throughout the summer Stop in during normal business hours to experience the Garden Railway. The exhibit is included in Garden membership or regular admission. More information on capefearbg.org. All aboard the Garden Railway! May 25 th - August 31 st Cape Fear Botanical Garden | 910.486.0221 | capefearbg.org