On a hot summer day the Park Pride sponsored Community Garden Tour stopped by the Westview Community Garden on South Gordon Street to check out how Westview’s garden is set up. During the whirlwind half hour visit members of the community explained the history of the garden, and that the communal garden was started from seeds in thanks to a grant from Seed Savers Exchange. Before taking off tour members and community members were treated to King of Pop popsicles.
To view photos of the Park Pride Community Garden Tour view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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Westside Trail Update: (Southwest & Westside Study Group)
Join the Atlanta BeltLine for a meeting to discuss upcoming events for the Westside Trail Project. The 3-mile trail will start at Lena Street (Washington Park) and end at Allene Avenue. The design includes access points with ADA-accessible ramps and stair systems, greenway, lights, cameras, and preservation for future transit.
Date: Monday, June 23 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: West Hunter Street Baptist Church
1040 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
Free parking available
Westview received love from online real estate and neighborhood news outlet, Curbed, two days in a row!
The first article, published on June 5, 2014, titled “Historic Westview Exhibits Symptoms Of Beltline Fever,” shines a light on all the activities members of the Westview Community Organization are making happen in our beloved intown Atlanta neighborhood. Author Josh Green highlights our $40 homestead property taxes and multitude of available houses under $200k while pointing to the imminent construction of the Westside BeltLine trail (which comes straight through Westview).
In the second article, published on June 6, 2014, and titled “For Now, These Homes Near The Beltline Ask Less Than $200K,” author Kimberly Turner broadens the focus by not only highlighting Westview, but also a few nearby neighborhoods. The article showcases some of the affordable inventory available in southwest Atlanta and compares the quality to that of the much more pricey Eastside neighborhoods.
Thank you for the recognition, Curbed! We hope this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Westview and Curbed.
John was born in Eatonton, GA, and moved to Atlanta in 1960. He worked at the Chevrolet Company when he was younger and eventually joined the U.S. Postal Service where he served as a walking postman in the Midtown neighborhood for 11.5 years, from which he is now retired.
John bought his home in Westview in 1968. His purchase was for practical reasons at the time, but he has since fallen in love with the neighborhood. Before getting involved with the Westview Community Organization John was active in the church choir at Mount Moriah Baptist Church at Lowery and Fair Street in the 1970s and 80s. Eventually John became involved with the Westview Community Organization where he served as President in 2008 and 2009, and he currently serves as the Chair of the Beautification Committee. When he joined the committee, the Chair at that time initially thought he was joking, but John has faithfully been mowing the Westview park triangles and participated in plantings ever since.
A few fun facts about John:
Currently in his CD Player: Michael Jackson
Favorite Color: Blue
Dream Vacation Destination: Paris, France
Doesn’t Like: Squash Casserole
On Sunday, May 18th, the first monthly Westview ice cream social took place at The Big Apple Inn. Neighbors came out to brighten up a rainy Sunday by indulging in some home made ice cream, supporting a Westview business, and chatting about the latest happenings.
Join your neighbor’s for the next Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 8, 2014!
To view photos of the ice cream social view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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Area West Realty organized a senior home repair volunteer event where members of Rebuilding Atlanta, Disaster Recovery from New Jersey, and area neighbors came together to help fix up a senior’s home. The team trimmed the yard, painted the house, and helped with home repairs before being treated to lunch.
To view photos of the planting day view the photo gallery below (click “continue reading”) or visit the Westview Facebook page.
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