October 19, 2009
Westview can be excited for the next step forward in the BeltLine process. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has given the PATH Foundation and the BeltLine the thumbs up to start construction of the trail on the eastern and northern borders of Westview.
Creative Loafing has written a short article about Westview’s BeltLine trail: “Southwest Atlanta Beltline trail gets green light” (Click link to read the article.)
October 16, 2009
Trees Atlanta will be back in the Westview neighborhood on Saturday, October 24th at 9:00am to plant approximately 52 trees on Lucile Avenue. There will be two kinds of service berries in the street row and a few cedars will be planted as end caps. Westview neighbors are encouraged to participate in this beautification effort in their community!
October 14, 2009
The weather is turning cold, the leaves are changing colors, and it is time for Westview’s next neighborhood event!
On November 7, we will be having the first of four neighborhood clean-up and beautification days. I am so excited to announce that we will be hosting this clean-up in conjunction with KIPP STRIVE Academy, the new charter school located in the J.C. Harris building on Lucile Ave. This will be KIPP STRIVE’s first Saturday community service day with approximately 95 students and 20 adults participating! After the clean-up, we will be having a lunch for all participants.
As in the past, we need neighbors to come together to make this day a success. There are a variety of ways you can help. Please check out our “How You Can Help” list below, and contact me by next Monday (October 19th) to let me know your interest.
Ayana 404-345-3209
How You Can Help
1) Street Captains – We are focusing on quadrant 1 of westview which includes all streets below. We need at least one volunteer from each street to make a list of all work you would like to happen on the day of the clean-up. For example, your street may have a vacant house whose lawn needs to be trimmed, or a dumping area where tires need to be picked up. You will be responsible for collecting that information, and helping to get neighbors on your street to participate in the clean-up. Thanks for those neighbors who have already volunteered!
Lucile – ?
Muse – ?
Altoona – Mr. Gambrell
Matthewson – ?
Inman – ?
Enota Place – ?
Sells Ave – ?
Wellington – Shawnika and Kel
Laurel – ?
2) Phone Tree – Many of our neighboors are not on email. We need 2-3 neighboors who can be responsible for calling these neighboors so they may stay informed of this event.
3) Volunteers – Since KIPP STRIVE will be providing ~ 120 volunteers, we need to have as many neighbors helping as possible! We need persons who can haul heavy trash in pick-ups, volunteer to mow lawns of vacant homes, and of course, people to pick up trash. We also need people who can help setup and serve food at the lunch.
October 6, 2009
At the October 5th Westview Community Organization meeting outgoing President John Davis was presented with an award by the new Executive Committee for his “commitment of time and inspiration” during his 2007 – 2009 term.
September 28, 2009
The Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood Consortium (“SWANC”) Mayoral Forum on Saturday, September 19 hosted at KIPP STRIVE Academy had a great turnout. The four major candidates, Jesse Spikes, Kasim Reed, Mary Norwood, and Lisa Borders, came out to each answer questions collected prior to the forum by neighborhood residents, as well as additional questions collected from the floor during the forum.
September 14, 2009
The Westview Community Organization held its Executive Committee elections for the 2009 – 2011 term at its September meeting. The following people will serve the community for the next term:
President – Scott Smith
Vice President – Patrick Berry
Secretary – Steffi Langer-Berry
Assistant Secretary – Deloris Pickens-Crawford
Treasurer – Tonyel Stewart
Assistant Treasurer – Pat Michaels
Chaplain – Raymond Gambrell
Assistant Chaplain – Sheryl Brown
Parliamentarian – Wesley Wills
Assistant Parliamentarian – Lisa Ruggs
September 9, 2009
On September 19th, 2009 the Westview Community Organization will be having a fundraising yard sale. Bargains can be had at the following addresses from 9:00am to 5:00pm:
– 1546 Rogers Avenue
– 1417 South Gordon Street
– 1449 South Gordon Street
– 1454 South Gordon Street
– 1626 South Gordon Street
– 1635 Westwood Avenue
September 8, 2009
What: Mayoral Forum Hosted by Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood Consortium
When: Saturday, September 19, 2009, 4pm – 6pm
Where: KIPP STRIVE Academy, 1444 Lucile Ave, S.W.
Details: On Saturday, September 19, 2009, the Southwest Atlanta Neighborhood Consortium (“SWANC”) will host a Mayoral Forum from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. SWANC is a consortium of communities within Southwest Atlanta, including Beecher-Donnelly, Oakland City, West End, and Westview. SWANC’s footprint includes approximately 7,000 residents of diverse ethnic and demographic backgrounds.
The forum will be a moderated format with questions focusing on issues of particular concern to the SWANC constituency.
This is an important election and your presence and participation is strongly requested. For questions and additional information call 404.460.9047 or e-mail president@beecherdonnelly.com.
September 7, 2009
Beginning the week of September 14, the Department of Public Works will resume weekly collection of household garbage, recycling and yard waste.
August 19, 2009
Westview neighbors Scott and Mark had the honor of being featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Private Quarters” section. Photographer Sean Drakes visited them for 4 hours to create the “A private oasis” photo article. Read the article about this Westview couple’s home and garden.