March 3, 2016
Westview Studios & Offices held its first open house on March 3, 2016. Visitors were able to tour the recently restored historic church premises, get a peak in the doors of resident artist studios, and enjoy refreshments while socializing.
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To see photos of the open house view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”).
February 21, 2016
Westview Summer Solstice Celebration – Save the date! Details to be announced.
February 21, 2016
Introducing Westview Studios, Atlanta’s newest creative community located near the Westside BeltLine and KIPP Academy. We invite you to join us for our very first Open House & Studio Tour.
Meet our talented list of partners that include photographers, mixed media artists and media communication specialists. Surround yourself with other creatives as you stroll through the halls of this historic building and experience local talent first hand. As we open up our doors you will discover that each studio is unique. You might even see some original, hand-crafted artwork you can’t live without.
* Refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, music & more
* Overflow parking available across street at KIPP Academy
Artists:
JACOB’S EYE Group
Michael Jones
Yanique Norman
SHEdriven Photography
J Hardman Photography
Tracy Murrell
Rhythmic Images Photography
K.D. Photography
Brian L. Christian Photography
Images By J, LLC
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If you’re a Painter, Game Designer, Photographer, Seamstress, Storyboard Artist – have a Media or Marketing Communication Shop, this innovative environment is for you.
Considering a studio space of your own? Contact our leasing team, or visit our website.
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February 16, 2016
On February 16, 2016 the Westview Community Organization and the Westview Commercial District Association, in collaboration with the City of Atlanta’s Office of Planning, hosted the third public input meeting to rezone the Westview Village to the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) classification. Based on the feedback provided by neighbors the Office of Planning is working on drafting legislation for the NC district. The legislation will be presented at an upcoming Westview Community Organization and Neighborhood Planning Unit T (NPU-T) before being voted on by City Council.
To see photos of the meeting view the photo gallery below.
February 7, 2016
The “First Saturday Mimosas & Brunch” event at D Cafe combines two great things – food with neighbors and giving for a good cause. Brunchers had the choice of a hearty mixed breakfast platter or regular menu items while socializing with fellow neighbors. In the meantime the “keep the change” jar allowed patrons to leave their change to go towards purchasing the Westview Community Garden.
February 6, 2016
Join the Westview Community Organization, the Westview Commercial District Association, and the City of Atlanta’s Office of Planning on November 23, 2015, at 7:00pm at KIPP STRIVE Academy (1444 Lucile Avenue) for a public input meeting regarding the creation of a Neighborhood Commercial (NC) District along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. This will be an opportunity for residents to provide input on desired uses for the district.
Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning is a zoning classification used across the city to create and protect human-scale/pedestrian-friendly neighborhood commercial hubs. Existing NC districts include Little Five Points, East Atlanta Village, Virginia Highlands, Kirkwood, and Cascade Heights.
February 5, 2016
Westview can continue to be proud to have an institution like KIPP STRIVE Academy in the neighborhood. After being recognized as a “National Blue Ribbon School” in 2015 the charter school is back in the news for winning the “Georgia Charter School of the Year Award.” As part of the achievement KIPP STRIVE Academy received a $50,000.00 check, sponsored by the Coca-Cola Foundation.
Read the press release: KIPP STRIVE Academy Wins Georgia Charter School of the Year Award
February 1, 2016
The February Westview Community Organization meeting brought together neighborhood residents, police, and elected officials to discuss a recent car chase tragedy.
January 29, 2016
Westview participated in a Meet & Greet for the new Commissioner of Planning & Community Development, Tim Keane. The event took place as part of the Cash Mob initiative at Kemper’s Cafe in nearby Sylvan Hills.
To see photos of the Meet & Greet view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the I love Intown SW Atlanta Facebook page.
January 29, 2016
The Westview Community Organization’s new 2016 Executive Committee met up at the end of January for a retreat that included team building exercises so new and old members could get to know each other and their working styles better. Following the team building exercise were a recap of 2015 and goals and ideas to be carried out for 2016.
2016 Executive Committee
Elected Officers:
President – Octavia Vogel
Vice President – Jacinta Williams
Secretary – Kiyomi Rollins
Assistant Secretary – Elijah Tutt
Treasurer – Kevin Carroll
Assistant Treasurer-
Chaplain – Melvin Bray
Correspondence Secretary – Jana Pruett
Parliamentarian – Bonita Johnson-Corey
Appointed Officers:
Beautification Committee –
Development Committee – Patrick Berry & Steffi Langer-Berry
Garden Committee – Abbey Henderson
Membership Committee – Rebecca Cater
Public Safety Committee – Darrick Young
Special Events Committee –
Youth Committee – Catherine Aaron
Zoning and Code Enforcement Committee – Jay Scott
