Atlanta BeltLineTiger V Grant Meeting

Atlanta BeltLine Tiger V Grant Meeting

October 3, 2013

On October 3, 2013 the Atlanta BeltLine hosted a citywide conversation at Booker T. Washington High School about the recently awarded Tiger V grant. Thanks to the $18 million grant Westview residents should see construction towards the end of 2014. The $18 million grant will make up only a portion of the $43 million total project cost.

“Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. was awarded TIGER V funding for 2.5 miles of shared use trails, trailheads and access points, and preservation of future streetcar transit corridor in southwest Atlanta. The Southwest Trail will have a significant impact on surrounding neighborhoods as the corridor stitches together emerging economic nodes. The TIGER V grant award, along with federal and local support, provides the funding to start construction by the fall of 2014. This represents a two to three year acceleration of this portion of trail construction.” (Source: Atlanta BeltLine)

To view photos of the meeting please visit the Westview Facebook page.

To learn more about the Atlanta BeltLine visit http://beltline.org.

Atlanta Beltline's Southwest Trail

Best Urban Hike: Atlanta Beltline’s Southwest Trail

September 19, 2013

Southwest Atlanta is back in the news again thanks to the Atlanta BeltLine. Creative Loafing’s staff has picked the Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Trail as the “Best urban hike: Atlanta Beltline’s Southwest Trail” for their 2013 “Best of Atlanta” selection. Thank you Creative Loafing for putting Westview and southwest Atlanta in the spotlight with this award!

Read the Creative Loafing article Best urban hike: Atlanta Beltline’s Southwest Trail.

Fall 2013 Hike

September 19, 2013

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2013
Time: 1:00pm
Location: South Gordon Community Garden, 1439 South Gordon Street, Atlanta, GA 30310

The Westview Community Organization is planning a hike on Saturday, October 19, 2013. We will be hiking at Sweet Water Creek State Park, which is west on I-20 in Douglasville. Everyone will meet at the South Gordon Community Garden at 1:00pm and carpool to Sweet Water Creek State Park from there. The entry fee to the park is $5.00 per car.

Things to remember:

  • wear comfortable shoes
  • dress for the weather
  • bring water
  • bring a snack

Barrels of Fun Festival

September 10, 2013

Date: Saturday, October 5, 2013
Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: South Gordon Community Garden, 1439 South Gordon Street, Atlanta, GA 30310
Details: Join us for a day full of learning and fun activities.

  • 20-25 barrels given away
  • See what we have growing in the garden
  • Paint available to decorate your barrels (youth activity)
  • Bring your favorite veggie dish
  • Music and more

Rain Barrel Giveaway sponsored by West Atlanta Watershed Alliance.

Community Garden Workday

September 10, 2013

Date: Saturdays
Time: 9:30am to 12:00
Location: South Gordon Community Garden, 1439 South Gordon Street, Atlanta, GA 30310
Details: The Garden, Youth, and Membership Committees are partnering together for work days at the South Gordon Community Garden. Neighbors can rent their own garden bed or work with fellow neighbors in the community plots. Every Saturday morning this fall, weather permitting.

Community Prayers in the Park

September 10, 2013

Date: Saturdays
Time: 8:30am
Location: Stokes Avenue Pocket Park, 1556 Stokes Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310
Details: The Garden, Youth, and Membership Committees are partnering for “Community Prayers in the Park”. Every Saturday morning this fall, weather permitting.

Southwest Trail

Tiger V Grant to Construct Southwest Trail

September 3, 2013

The Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail in northeast Atlanta has already proven to be a great success since its opening in October 2012. The trail is very actively used by walkers, joggers, and bikers; connects various parks and amenities sought by city dwellers; and is reported to already have spawned some $775 million in private development within a half mile radius over the last several years.

Now the southwest has an opportunity for positive development thanks in part to an $18 million TIGER V grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Southwest Trail will run from Allene Street in Adair Park up to Washington Park. Like the Eastside Trail it will run within the BeltLine corridor and will feature additional security thanks to security cameras and lighting. The total projected cost for purchasing the right-of-way, design, demolition and construction is estimated at $43 million. Thanks to the TIGER V grant the project will be able to proceed ahead of schedule, with earth possibly moving as early as fall 2014.

To learn more about the Atlanta BeltLine Southwest Trail read the Atlanta BeltLine’s press release.

KIPP STRIVE Primary Ribbon Cutting

KIPP STRIVE Primary Ribbon Cutting

August 21, 2013

On Tuesday, August 20, 2013 the official ribbon cutting ceremony took place for Westview’s KIPP STRIVE Primary School. The elementary charter school, which shares a campus with the KIPP STRIVE Academy middle school, was able to move into the newly constructed $10 million building for its second year of operation. In its first year it shared the adjacent historic school building with its middle school peers.

To view photos of the ribbon cutting ceremony please visit the KIPP STRIVE Primary School Facebook page.

Enota Park Parcel Acquisition

August 20, 2013

Enota Park PetitionThanks to the wide support and strong voices of Westview residents, neighboring communities, political figures and others we are pleased to announce that the Atlanta City Council passed ordinances to acquire the land to create Enota Park!

Atlanta City Council came together for a Special Called Meeting on Monday, August 19, 2013 to review ordinances to acquire parcels using eminent domain for the expansion of Enota Park. The Atlanta BeltLine has spent the last several years negotiating with land owners to acquire land surrounding the current Enota Playlot. While many parcels had been bought through normal means there were some parcels that proved to be challenging to acquire. All those remaining parcels are made up of vacant, overgrown land without any structural improvements. The unanimous votes by City Council will allow progress to be made on this vital park development.

Thank you to all the residents who signed the online petition, raised awareness through door-to-door canvassing, and appeared at the meeting to let their voices be heard.

Download: City Council meeting minutes

KIPP STRIVE Primary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

August 13, 2013

Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013
11:00am
Location: KIPP STRIVE Primary, 1444 Lucile Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310
Details: KIPP Metro Atlanta and KIPP STRIVE Primary School cordially invite you to the Ribbon Cutting ceremony, dedication and reception in honor of our new school building. We would be honored for you to join us as we continue to build on a legacy of love and learning for Southwest Atlanta scholars.

RSVP: RSVP@KIPPSTRIVEPrimary.org

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