Health on the Atlanta BeltLine

September 22, 2014

The Atlanta BeltLine: Where Atlanta comes together to get healthy.

The Atlanta BeltLine is asking for your input in developing a fun culture of health and activity in Atlanta. Join us during any of the upcoming study group dates this October to discuss “Health on the Atlanta BeltLine.” These meetings will include an open forum presentation followed by discussions to identify, create and provide unique opportunities for healthier, more sustainable living in Atlanta BeltLine communities.

SOUTHWEST STUDY GROUP – Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 6:30pm-8pm at Fulton County Central Training, 425 Langhorn Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Infrastructure Bond Meeting

Infrastructure Bond Meeting Photos

September 10, 2014

The City of Atlanta has determined that a $1 billion infrastructure project backlog currently exists. In an effort to address at least part of the backlog they are proposing a $250 million bond. As part of the process citizens are able to provide input through a series of meetings (June 2014, September 2014, January 2015) before heading to the polls in March 2015 to vote on the selected projects.

Westview has been very active trying to promote projects from the Westview Master Plan to be incorporated into the proposed infrastructure bond list. After the initial infrastructure bond meeting in June residents met to determine which priority projects from the Westview Master Plan should be proposed to the city. The community then continued with a heavy email campaign to city employees and councilmembers, followed by Executive Committee members meeting with members of Public Works. To further drive the point of the community’s strong desires to have Westview projects included in the bond referendum 32 community members showed up to the phase two meeting at Atlanta Metropolitan College.

To learn more about the infrastructure bond visit http://www.atlantaga.gov/infrastructure.

To view photos of Westview in action at the infrastructure bond meeting view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.

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Julie Ann McKevitt BeltLine Mural Unveiling

Julie Ann McKevitt BeltLine Mural Unveiling

September 6, 2014

Artist Julie Ann McKevitt painted a mural of dogwood blossoms at the underpass of Westview Drive (at Langhorn Street) as part of the annual Art on the BeltLine project. For her official unveiling she invited friends and neighbors to come out for “paint and popsicles” (#paintandpopsicles). Participants had fun getting creative with their “I was here” handprint marks next to Julie Ann’s mural, all the while enjoying cold popsicles.

To see photos of the BeltLine mural unveiling view the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.

Kids Stop by Community Garden

Kids Stop by Community Garden

September 6, 2014

The neighborhood “garden babies” came to visit the community garden and check on and harvest the vegetables that they helped plant. It is a beautiful sight to see how much our children remember what we teach them!

To see photos of the children at the garden view the photo gallery below or visit the Westview Facebook page.

Sunset Yoga at Stokes Park

Sunset Yoga at Stokes Park

September 4, 2014

Weekly yoga classes will now be taking place in Westview! A group of neighbors are organizing sunset sessions every Tuesday evening at Stokes Avenue Community Park.

Details: Meet at Stokes Avenue Park with your yoga mat every Tuesday at 7:00pm for a gentle sunset stretch in the grass. Cost is $5 per person or, if there are less than 4 people in attendance, the $20 minimum hourly fee will be divided by the number of attendees (e.g. $7 each for 3 people, $10 each for 2 people, $20 for a one-on-one session). In case of inclement weather the class will take place at a neighbor’s house – please email info@westviewatlanta.com for address.

Location: Stokes Avenue Community Park, 1556 Stokes Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310

Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm

To learn more about the yoga instructor, Xan, visit her website: http://www.xantaryn.com/yoga.html

Atlanta BeltLine/Atlanta Streetcar Southwest Study Group

September 4, 2014

Environmental Assessment: Transit Route Selection for Atlanta BeltLine West

The Federal Transit Administration, in cooperation with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta Regional Commission and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., is conducting environmental assessments for extensions of the Atlanta Streetcar. Please join us for a series of upcoming public meeting to discuss the transit route options in designated areas along the west side of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. We will also discuss MARTA connectivity options as well as learn about the overall transit system plan and next steps.

Learn which route options and MARTA connections will move forward:
SOUTHWEST STUDY GROUP- Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Fulton County Central Training, 425 Langhorn Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beth McMillan, Director of Community Engagement and Planning at BMcMillan@atlbeltline.org
Nathan Soldat, Community Engagement Advocate at NSoldat@atlbeltline.org

Atlanta BeltLine/Atlanta Streetcar Southwest Study Group

September 4, 2014

Environmental Assessment: Transit Route Selection for Atlanta BeltLine West

The Federal Transit Administration, in cooperation with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the Atlanta Regional Commission and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., is conducting environmental assessments for extensions of the Atlanta Streetcar. Please join us for a series of upcoming public meeting to discuss the transit route options in designated areas along the west side of the Atlanta BeltLine corridor. We will also discuss MARTA connectivity options as well as learn about the overall transit system plan and next steps.

Give your input on route options and MARTA connectivity:
SOUTHWEST STUDY GROUP- Thursday, September 25, 2014 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Fulton County Central Training, 425 Langhorn Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Beth McMillan, Director of Community Engagement and Planning at BMcMillan@atlbeltline.org
Nathan Soldat, Community Engagement Advocate at NSoldat@atlbeltline.org

Westview Splash 2014

Westview Splash Photos

August 23, 2014

The Westview Community Organization’s Special Events Committee organized another neighborhood outing, “Westview Splash,” to float down the Chattahoochee river with fellow neighbors. The trip started off proving to be a great team-building effort as everyone was trying to overcome rocks in the stream, followed by a relaxing float with dips into the cooling river water, and finally ended with pizza for the hungry rafters.

To see photos of the Westview Splash please view the photo gallery below or visit our Westview Facebook page.

Westview Pizza Night

August Westview Pizza Night

August 21, 2014

Neighbors got together, as every third Thursday of the month, to enjoy pizza at Westview Pizza Café. We are especially fond of the photo of our two new dads – who coincidentally dressed like twins for the evening!

To see photos of the Westview Pizza Night please view the photo gallery below or visit our Westview Facebook page.

Infrastructure Bond Meeting

August 20, 2014

2015 Proposed Infrastructure Bond Public Information Meeting

Proposed Infrastructure Bond 2015
Mayor Kasim Reed has made a commitment to address the city’s pressing infrastructure challenges. Today, the city faces an infrastructure backlog of more than $900 million. In order to begin improving our city’s roads, bridges, sidewalks and expand our green spaces, the city is proposing a bond infrastructure referendum to pay for these repairs and improvements. The Departments of Public Works, Planning and Community Develop-ment, in coordination with the Atlanta City Council, are seeking public input to determine priority and criteria for project selection for the bond.
To that end, a series of information/community engagement sessions will be held throughout the city to solicit public input on what types of projects should be funded with the bond proceeds. An overview of the state of the city’s infrastructure and the referendum process will be included as part of the discussion. There will be three (3) rounds of public information meet-ings held between June 2014 and February 2015. Residents are invited to attend one or more of these sessions.

What is a Bond?
Bonds are investment opportunities issued by an entity that is authorized to sell bonds to investors. After the bonds are released into the market and investors subscribe to them, the proceeds are used to finance infrastructure projects. These developments include basic facilities and other projects. The facilities may include transportation and communication systems, and public buildings.

Why do an Infrastructure Bond?
Atlanta has aging transportation infrastructure: $881M is needed to restore and/or replace existing bridges, roads, sidewalks, street lights, signals and signs to good condition.

Atlanta has aging facility infrastructure: $130.8M is needed to restore and/or replace city facilities (fire stations, police stations, recreation centers, etc.) to good condition.

The decision will rest with the voters: The City of Atlanta recommends a diversified funding plan to address the infrastructure backlog that begins with a $250M general obligation bond to be presented to the voters in March 2015.

Inquiries related to the Proposed Infrastructure Bond may be sent to:
City of Atlanta
Department of Public Works
Office of Transportation Capital Projects.
ATTN: Rodney Givens, P.E.,
55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 4500
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 330-6739
Email: infrastructure@atlantaga.gov

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