L & J Gardens was one of several subdivisions that popped up In Princess Anne County in the postwar years, but it was the only neighborhood for Black middle-class people.

The nonprofit’s $30 million expansion will include several new buildings and a revamped parking area. It’s expected to open in 2024.

Under a conservation deed, the city can’t build much on the 88 acres. But residents can likely expect trails and a kayak launch. 

A month ago the city put out a request for law firms to advise the citizen review board. There aren’t any bidders yet, so the city has extended its deadline.