March 26, 2015
Westview was one of the featured neighborhood picked for the “How well do you know Atlanta’s neighborhoods?” article in Creative Loafing’s annual “Neighborhood Issue.” Check out the Westview overview they wrote!
March 26, 2015
Some weeks ago Creative Loafing put out a call for residents to pick their neighborhood MVPs, and the winners have been announced! Westview residents nominated Pat Perdew as their 2015 MVP. Read Creative Loafing’s feature about ATL Neighborhood MVPs: 11 of Atlanta’s best neighbors according to you.
Why did Westview residents nominate Pat as their 2015 MVP? Pat, and her late husband John, who passed away in 2014, moved into the Westview community in 2011. It didn’t take them long to jump head first into the role of neighborhood grandparents and guardians to the nearby children. Rather than turning their heads they embraced the children whole heartedly by opening their home and giving them a safe place to stay. Thanks to their passion and compassion their legacy grew and the Westview Community Organization (WCO) officially added a Youth Committee. Thanks to Pat Perdew and fellow residents the WCO is now headed into its third year of hosting a growing STEAM camp.
Pat – On behalf of Westview, THANK YOU for continuing to contribute such a valuable asset to our community!
March 18, 2015
The citizens of Atlanta went to the polls on Tuesday, March 17th, and approved the proposed Infrastructure Bond Referendum.
A total of 20,762 voters appeared at the polls to cast their vote for desperately needed infrastructure improvements around the City of Atlanta. The two-part vote included “Question 1,” which requested $134.5 million in funding towards transportation projects, and “Question 2,” which requested $44.8 million in funding towards municipal facilities. Both requests received an overwhelming number of “Yes” votes, with Question 1 being approved by 88.21% (or 18,314) of “Yes” votes, and Question 2 being approved by 85.52% (or 17,791) of “Yes” votes.
Per the city’s Frequently Asked Questions “It is estimated that the proceeds from the bonds sale will be received by July 1, 2015 for projects financing.” The projects are additionally scheduled to be completed within the next 5 years. Councilmembers have already voted to establish an oversight committee, the Renew Atlanta Infrastructure Bond Technical Advisory Committee, to ensure the projects are kept on track.
Westview fought hard to have several high-impact projects included as part of the referendum. Read our Updated Infrastructure Bond FAQ story for a list of Westview projects.
March 16, 2015
With March 17, 2015, being imminently before us, we want to provide a follow-up on our previous Infrastructure Bond FAQ story with some updates on the latest projects and links to the information provided by the City of Atlanta.
Download complete project list (as of 3/16/2015): Citywide Projects
This project list is comprised of suggested projects that resulted from meetings with Council Members and thousands of comments received from the public during three rounds of public meetings, website comments, phone calls and e-mails. These are suggested projects and additional analysis is required to determine the feasibility, scope, budget and limits.
Download complete project list (as of 3/16/2015): Suggested Local Council District Projects
#RenewATL #RebuildATL
March 14, 2015
On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the Westview Village gained a new business – The Good Hair Shop. The Good Hair Shop opened up in style with a red carpet event, buffet spread, and DJ to welcome existing clients as well as Westview neighbors to their new location.
The Good Hair Shop specializes in heat free locs and natural hair styling, scalp treatments, and a variety of handmade clothes and organic holistic hair and body care products.
To see photos of the grand red carpet opening view the photo gallery below.
March 13, 2015
A group of intown SW Atlanta neighborhoods has joined together to host a development day for chefs, restaurateurs, grocers, investors, and developers to showcase the development potential in the area.
The day will include a presentation and breakfast, followed by a bus tour around the featured neighborhoods:
– Adair Park
– Capitol View
– Capitol View Manor
– Oakland City
– Pittsburgh
– Sylvan Hills
– Westview
Each featured neighborhood will have a representative on the bus to talk about their neighborhood, current development, as well as development potential.
The bus tour will end at the food truck court at 1318 Sylvan Road (U-Haul lot) where participants will be greeted by neighbors and are encouraged to eat lunch. The Tasting Maine, Atlanta Chamos Grill and Urban Taali food trucks will be there.
For more information click on the flyer above or visit the event link: http://www.westviewatlanta.com/event/intown-sw-atlanta-neighborhoods-development-day/
To sign up visit: http://intownswatldevelopmentday.eventbrite.com/
March 13, 2015
CALLING ALL CHEFS, RESTAURATEURS, GROCERS, INVESTORS AND DEVELOPERS!
Intown SW Atlanta Neighborhoods Development Day
Saturday, March 28th, 2015 | 9:00am – 12:00pm
1300 Sylvan Road SW (Capitol View), Atlanta, GA 30310
HIGHLIGHT KEY PUBLIC/NON-PROFIT REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN EACH NEIGHBORHOOD:
– Atlanta BeltLine’s Westside Trail
– 352 University Avenue AKA Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Site
– Former Georgia State Farmer’s Market Site
– New Metropolitan Public Library
FEATURED NEIGHBORHOODS:
– Adair Park
– Capitol View
– Capitol View Manor
– Oakland City
– Sylvan Hills
– Westview
– And More!
REGISTER TODAY!
http://intownswatldevelopmentday.eventbrite.com/
Register by March 23rd | $25 ($50 afterwards)
Make plans to join us for lunch in our food truck court after the tour!
CONTACT:
Randy G. Gibbs, Randy.Gibbs@evusa.com, 404-956-9730
NEIGHBORS:
We encourage you to come out for the food truck event 11:30am at 1318 Sylvan Road (U-Haul lot) to welcome the tour bus back from their trip!
March 12, 2015
The Atlanta BeltLine, in conjunction with Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, is offering two programs to assist with affordable housing within a 0.5 mile radius along the Atlanta BeltLine.
One program is focused on downpayment assistance of up to $45,000 for new home buyers and is available along the entire BeltLine corridor, while the other program is focused on assisting existing homeowners with up to $25,000 in renovation funding and is available only along the Westside Trail. Households must earn under 80% of HUDS’s Area Median Income to qualify.
The 2015 program is limited to 25 houses – 15 of which will be allocated towards downpayment assistance and 10of which will be allocated towards renovation funding.
Downpayment assistance recipients can additionally “bundle up” with other downpayment assistance programs!
For full details visit: http://fhlb.beltline.org/
March 8, 2015
This tour, which covers the 20th century expansion of the cemetery by Asa Candler Jr., begins at Crab Orchard Fountain. Tour goers will learn about the lives of many important Atlantans and will experience the beauty of the Westview Abbey built in 1943-45. The Abbey’s Florence Candler Chapel includes carved reredos, painted panels and marvelous stained glass.
Event Details
Sunday, March 22, 2015
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free
Venue Information
Westview Cemetery
Area of City: Southwest of Downtown
1680 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Please enter the main entrance to the cemetery and take your first right which will be the parking area for the historic Gate House. Your guide will lead tour goers by car to the Crab Orchard Fountain where the tour will begin on foot.
Starting Point: The Crab Orchard Fountain.
Map Link
Preservation Partner
Westview
Westview Cemetery is one of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the United States and the largest in the Southeast. Since 1884, Westview Cemetery has been proud to serve Atlanta and surrounding communities with dignity, beauty and heritage, while endeavoring to provide services that are within economic reach of all who seek them.
www.westviewcemetery.com
About Phoenix Flies
The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites is returning for a 12th year! Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the City’s culture and economy. The Phoenix Flies Celebration provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen these assets to the benefit of all.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is the City’s private non-profit preservation organization. It was founded in 1979 to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.
March 6, 2015
This tour, which covers the original 19th century cemetery, begins at the 1890 Gate House. Tour goers will learn about the lives of many important Atlantans like Joel Chandler Harris, Lemuel Pratt Grant, Henry Grady, Asa Candler and Harriett Harwell Wilson High while enjoying beautiful sculptures and historic structures.
Event Details
Sunday, March 8, 2015
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free
Venue Information
Westview Cemetery
Area of City: Southwest of Downtown
1680 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta GA 30310
Please enter the main entrance to the cemetery and take your first right which will be the parking area for the historic Gate House and the starting point for the tour.
Starting Point: The Historic Gate House parking area.
Map Link
Preservation Partner
Westview
Westview Cemetery is one of the largest non-profit cemeteries in the United States and the largest in the Southeast. Since 1884, Westview Cemetery has been proud to serve Atlanta and surrounding communities with dignity, beauty and heritage, while endeavoring to provide services that are within economic reach of all who seek them.
www.westviewcemetery.com
About Phoenix Flies
The Phoenix Flies: A Celebration of Atlanta’s Historic Sites is returning for a 12th year! Atlanta’s historic built environment of buildings, landscapes and neighborhoods is an integral part of the City’s culture and economy. The Phoenix Flies Celebration provides an opportunity to learn about, celebrate and strengthen these assets to the benefit of all.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is the City’s private non-profit preservation organization. It was founded in 1979 to promote the preservation of Atlanta’s architecturally, historically and culturally significant buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes through education and advocacy.