Implementing the Atlanta BeltLine

February 5, 2013

Date: Thursday, February 7, 3012
Time: 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Atlanta Metropolitan College, Dennard Center, 1630 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Details: Join Atlanta City Councilmembers Joyce Sheperd, Carla Smith and Cleta Winslow for a community meeting:

What are the next steps for the Atlanta BeltLine?

The Atlanta BeltLine is a massive, comprehensive project that touches more than 45 neighborhoods. While a great deal of work has been accomplished in the past six years, there is much more to do. We must answer important questions about how we build the rest of the project – and we can only do that with your help.

We need your help to help inform the priorities of the project moving forward. The upcoming meeting is your opportunity to hear about how we are shaping this plan, and what criteria we will use to prioritize projects. Most importantly, it is an opportunity to provide your input on how we move projects forward using these criteria.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beth McMillan, Director of Community Engagement at 404-477-3550 or bmcmillan@atlbeltline.org
Lynnette Reid, Atlanta Beltline Community Engagement at 404-477-3551 or lreid@atlbeltline.org

2012 Westview Caroling Photos

December 24, 2012

For the last two years a few lucky Westview neighbors had been able to enjoy the pleasure of carolers ringing their doorbell on December 24h. With all the hard work that was put into the Stokes Avenue Pocket Park in 2012 it only seemed appropriate to hold the 2012 Westview caroling event at the park. Neighbors decorated the park with string lights, brought snacks and beverages, and huddled around a small fire to sing Christmas songs.

To see photos of the holiday caroling event view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.

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Southwest Connector Trail Groundbreaking

December 18, 2012

Date: Saturday, January 12, 2013
Time: 9:30am
Location: Beecher Hills Elementary School, 2257 Bollingbrook Drive, 30311

Details: Southwest Connector Trail the Next Link in 33-Mile Network of Paved Trails

This PATH Foundation-led project will ultimately connect to the Atlanta BeltLine through the Westview neighborhood in southwest Atlanta.

The Southwest Connector Trail winds through a serene stretch of woods, originating at the existing Lionel Hampton Trail, passing by Beecher Hills Elementary School, and emerging onto Westwood Avenue. When complete, this trail will run 4.5 miles. With connections between the Beecher Hills and Westwood Terrace neighborhoods, the trail will allow for improved access to Beecher Hills Elementary School.

Text and photograph source: Atlanta BeltLine

2012 Holiday Party Photos

December 16, 2012

The Westview Community Organization held its annual holiday potluck luncheon at Fire Station 17. The WCO cooked a turkey, and neighbors contributed delicious side dishes. The party is a nice way for neighbors to spend time together in a non-meeting setting and reflecting on the past year.

To view more photos of the Westview holiday party please visit our Westview Facebook page.

2013 NPU-T Officers

December 14, 2012

Westview would like to congratulations the 2013 Neighborhood Planning Unit T (NPU-T) officers:

Chair – Claiborne White
Vice Chair – Nia Knowles
Secretary – Terry Ross
Recording Secretary – Brent Brewer
Parliamentarian – Cathy Witt
Treasurer – Vonda Henry
Sergeant-at-Arms – Kristina Nadreau

What is an NPU? Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land-use, licensing, and other planning issues. When planning-related changes are necessary within Westview the neighborhood organization will make a recommendation to NPU-T. Westview is one of seven Atlanta neighborhoods that makes up NPU-T.

Southwest Atlanta BeltLine 101

December 7, 2012

Date: Saturday, December 22, 2012
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Location: West End Library, 525 Peeples Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Details: Want to Know More About the Atlanta BeltLine? The Atlanta BeltLine Partnership offers monthly 101 sessions to help residents learn the basics about the Atlanta BeltLine. Atlanta BeltLine 101 sessions are offered each month at various locations around Atlanta. The content at each session is the same, so you can attend any sessions. This event is being held at the West End library.

Westview Adopt-the-BeltLine Orientation

December 7, 2012

Members of the Westview Community Organization’s Litter Committee met with Park Pride and BeltLine Inc for the Adopt-the-BeltLine orientation.

The WCO’s Litter Committee has committed to keep up segment 6 of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor, which encompasses the area of Oak Street to Greenwich Street. As part of the Adopt-the-BeltLine program the committee will schedule monthly clean-ups and help keep invasive plants under control.

To view more photos of the Adopt-the-Beltline orientation please visit our Westview Facebook page.

2013 Westview Community Organization Officers

December 3, 2012

At the December Westview Community Organization meeting the 2013 Executive Committee was elected. The officers will officially start their positions on January 1st, 2013.

President – Ayana Gabriel
Vice President – Josef Fischer
Secretary – Leslie Ellsworth
Assistant Secretary – Sherry Bailey
Treasurer – Claudia Hicks
Assistant Treasurer – Scott Smith
Parliamentarian – Evelyn Battle
Chaplain – Raymond Gambrell

Congratulations to the 2013 WCO Executive Committee!

Thanksgiving Food Baskets

November 20, 2012

Every year the Westview Community Organization strives to help those in need around Thanksgiving time. For last year’s Thanksgiving neighbors donated personal care items that were given to a women’s shelter. In years prior to that the organization participated in providing food for a Thanksgiving meal for the seniors at The Atrium at CollegeTown.

This year the Westview Community Organization partnered with The Big Apple Inn to put together Thanksgiving food baskets for those in need of a helping hand. Thanks to all the generous donations four boxes of food items were collected and will be distributed via the Youth of Westview program.

The Westview Community Organization and The Big Apple Inn would like to thank all the neighbors, good Samaritans, and Westview businesses who donated towards this cause.

KIPP STRIVE Primary Construction

November 18, 2012

Construction of the KIPP STRIVE Primary School has been well under way since its groundbreaking in June 2012. The construction of the new school building is being funded thanks to a successful $10 million capital fundraising campaign. The new building is being constructed adjacent to the existing KIPP STRIVE Academy Middle School, which is housed in the nearly 100-year old former J.C. Harris Elementary School building. Kindergarten KIPPsters have started classes in 2012 in the middle school building and are due to move to their brand new classes in the 2013-2014 school year.

To view more photos of the KIPP STRIVE Primary Construction please visit our Westview Facebook page.

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