Mayor Andrews presented a proclamation at the Homewood City Council meeting on Nov. 10 honoring landscape architect Jane Reed Ross for her work on local parks and trails and related civic projects.

The proclamation noted Ross’s leadership on the Shades Creek Greenway (phase 1 opened in 2003; phase 2 is scheduled to open in January 2025), design work on Homewood Central Park and the Salter Pocket Park, and contributions to the Red Rock Trail System and multiple local trails. "Whereas Jane Reed Ross has served this community in numerous capacities through her work in landscape architecture and design," the mayor read as part of the proclamation (proclamation text, SEG 025–033). The council adopted the proclamation dated 11/10/2025.

During the presentation Mayor Andrews announced that the city will name a "million dollar" bridge on the trail system after Ross and install a plaque bearing her name. "The bridge, on the trail is gonna have a plaque with your name on it forever," the mayor said.

Ross accepted the honor and addressed the council, noting she has lived in Homewood for about 40 years and describing the satisfaction of seeing projects improve quality of life. "I realized that making investment in infrastructure, improved the self esteem of children," Ross said in her remarks.

The proclamation and bridge‑naming announcement recognize Ross’s long record of local projects and awards listed in the read proclamation, including ASLA honors and a 2023 Jefferson County Health Champion recognition (proclamation text, SEG 036–063).

The council did not take further action on the naming during the meeting; Mayor Andrews indicated the city will coordinate installation and invited Ross to be present if she is in town when the plaque is installed.