March 15, 2008
URGENT BREAKING NEWS!!! Due to severe weather, the Spring Atlanta Home Show is closed and will NOT open this weekend. Do NOT come to the Georgia World Congress Center – you will not be allowed access to the building.
March 13, 2008
Westview is featured in an AJC article about “Atlanta’s Secret Places”. Westview will be featured in an exhibit called “Atlanta’s Secret Places” at the Atlanta Home Show. The Home Show runs from today, Thursday March 13, through Sunday, March 16. Other neighborhoods participating are: Adamsville, Collier Heights, West End, Oakland City, Adair Park, Capitol View Manor, Capitol View, Sylvan Hills, Vine City, Castleberry Hill, East Atlanta, Kirkwood, and East Lake.
March 5, 2008
Westview will appear at the Atlanta Home Show from Thursday, March 13th thru Sunday, March 16th. We have developed the moto “Remembering the Past. Creating the Future” to help convey our vision for the neighborhood. Please stop by and say hello, meet some of the neighbors, and learn more about our exciting neighborhood! The 30th Annual Atlanta Home Show will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in downtown Atlanta. More information can be found on the Atlanta Home Show website: www.atlantahomeshow.com.
February 9, 2008
On Saturday volunteers canvassed some of Westview’s streets to inform neighbors about the BeltLine. Several neighbors and volunteers from nearby schools walked door-to-door handing out flyers and letters with facts and information about the project. One group focused on Enota Pl, Altoona Pl, Mathewson Pl, and Inman St while the other group focused on West Ontario Ave, East Ontario Ave, Ontario Ave, and the eastern part of Stokes Ave. (Other affected areas were not reached due to lack of volunteers.)
Information on areas affecting Westview:
February 8, 2008
Mark Malaguerra of Westview was featured on 11Alive News last night. Mark is the former President of the Westview Community Organization and has lived in Westview for seven years. The article and broadcast report only mentioned West End, but a lot of the footage was actually of Westview. Even with all our efforts people still seem to get the neighborhoods confused.
The story talks about how mortgage fraud swept through the area in the early to mid 2000’s and really hurt the community. They also talk about the positive side of the situation, which is a lot of wonderful old homes available for half the prices you would find in other intown Atlanta neighborhoods.
If you would like a walking tour of Westview please contact Scott Smith at (404) 752-6423.
Article on 11Alive Website:
http://www.11alive.com/money/article_money.aspx?storyid=110903
February 7, 2008
Westview residents are eligible for a rebate if they replace old toilets to more efficient, water saving toilets. The initiative is sponsored by the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District, and through certain requirements residents can receive $50.00 – 200.00 back. More information, requirements and the application are available at: http://www.northgeorgiawater.com/html/315.htm.
February 5, 2008
Today is Super Tuesday, so make sure you get out and vote! Westview was featured on CNN this morning in a story asking the candidates what they will do about the current mortgage crisis. Westview was hit hard by mortgage fraud a few years back, which has created a lot of opportunity for first time home owners. The reporter was live from West Ontario Ave, and unlike the AP reporter she got the story right!
Watch the Video: Presidential Canidates Fixing the Mortgage Crisis
January 18, 2008
Tonight is the grand opening of Khe Khe’s Cafe in Westview! Khe Khe’s Cafe is at the former Lush Life location at 1405 Ralph David Abernathy. In the spirit of Lush Life they will have live jazz on the weekends. Their menu consists of a variety of Southern soul food recipes. They are open 11am-11pm Monday thru Thursday and 11am until late Saturday and Sunday. You can reach them at 404-755-3525 or email them at khekhecafe@bellsouth.net.
January 10, 2008
We have been working closely with Carl Nes and Nia Knowles to put together a video that showcases Westview and West End. We are still in the process of shooting all of the interviews and footage, but in the meantime you can check out some interviews about Westview on YouTube: www.youtube.com/WestviewAtlanta.
January 9, 2008
On Saturday, January 12th Trees Atlanta will come back to plant trees in Westview. New trees will be planted along Stokes Avenue and damaged trees will be replaced on East Ontario Avenue. Trees Atlanta volunteers will do the planting between 8:00am and 12:00pm. Neighbors are encouraged to support. Trees Atlanta is a non-profit organization, which improves and beautifies the city by planting trees.