This Old House: Westview

We’ve waited out the summer heat and now we’re going to do a 2 for 1 with our 3rd quarter “This Old House: Westview” project! We’ll be clearing overgrowth for Ms. Nina as well as cleaning up Westview’s own Stokes Park. Ms. Nina is a neighbor who has struggled to get the overgrowth in her back yard under control. She recently had to dig deep to pay for the removal of a huge dying tree and could use some help getting the rest of the back yard clear she and her grand kids can start next spring with a clean slate in their back yard. Meanwhile, Stokes Park needs some general grounds and tree maintenance.

We need volunteers to do the work as well as provide drinks, snacks, and lunch! Please bring work gloves and drinking water. You can also bring your favorite trimmers, loppers, rakes, or other yard tools!

This Old House: Westview is a quarterly event organized by the Westview Community Organization to assist senior neighbors with needed maintenance, repairs, and improvements to their homes and yards.

Clean-Up

Neighbors will gather to clean-up Olympian Park (near the intersection of North Olympian Way and Marler Way).

Please bring any supplies you think would come in handy, including wheelbarrows, hedge clippers, weed-eaters, or leaf blowers, and gardening gloves. We will provide the trash bags.

Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Complete Streets Meeting

Please help shape the design of the Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Complete Street project!

In this public meeting, we will present and seek feedback on the design of the proposed construction project for Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard SW.

The opportunity for additional community input and supporting meeting materials can be found at: www.beltline.org/engage-meetings. These materials will be posted the day of the meeting.

Ralph David Abernathy Blvd Complete Streets Meeting

Please help shape the design of the RDA Blvd Complete Street project!

In this public meeting, the Atlanta BeltLine will present and seek feedback on a visioning plan for Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, between Cascade Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive, developed from the input received at the April 17th meeting. As the focus will shift from Visioning to Concept Development, the Atlanta BeltLine will also seek input regarding which aspects of the visioning plan should be prioritized for implementation.

The opportunity for additional community input and supporting meeting materials can be found at: www.beltline.org/engage-meetings. These materials will be posted the day of the meeting.

Earth Day Clean-Up

Council members Andre Dickens and Cleta Winslow are hosting an Earth Day clean-up for Westview and West End.

Free hot dog lunch for anyone who does at least one hour of cleanup. If you plan to eat, be sure to RSVP to Michelle at micwise50@gmail.com or 404-384-3339.

2016 Earth Day Clean-Up

Westview Community Garden Work Day

Westview Community Garden Work Day

The first official work day in the garden following the acquisition of the land took place on October 10th, with food and drink provided by Fresh2Health and LeLovebird.

Please feel free to join the Garden Committee every Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm at 1439 S Gordon Street.

To see photos of the work day view the photo gallery below.

Trees Atlanta Family Tree Planting Project

Trees Atlanta Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its FIRST family tree planting project of the season.

The non-profit citizens’ group is launching its first Hispanic/Latino outreach effort Saturday, October 11th with its first family tree planting project in Westview’s Ontario Park.

Trees Atlanta invites you and your family to help plant over 50 trees from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sign up: http://treesatlanta.org/event/family-tree-planting-projectwestview/

Julie Ann McKevitt BeltLine Mural Unveiling

Julie Ann McKevitt BeltLine Mural Unveiling

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.