Atlanta BeltLine/Atlanta Streetcar Environmental Assessment Kickoff

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), in cooperation with the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, and Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. (ABI), is conducting an environmental review process for extensions of the Atlanta Streetcar. The purpose of this environmental review process is to refine conceptual project alignments, evaluate ridership potential, capital costs, land use, economic development, and environmental effects. Please join them for the upcoming public meeting to discuss how this process will unfold and the next steps.

Community Garden Spring Planting Day

Community Garden PreparationWith the winter behind us and night time temperatures rising it’s time to plant our veggies in the Westview Community Garden on South Gordon Street. Over the past few months neighbors have been prepping beds and growing plants from seeds in their homes, but it is time for the little seedlings to move to their permanent homes!

Come join the Westview Community Organization on their big planting day on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

This season we expect to plant:

  • Tomatoes (8 varieties!)
  • Peppers (2 varieties)
  • Peas (bush variety)
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Cucumbers
  • Okra
  • Radishes
  • Beets
  • Carrots
  • Leeks
  • Watermelons
  • Melons
  • Tomatillos
  • Beans
  • Onions
  • Collards
  • Kale
  • Swiss Chard
Westwood Avenue

March Membership Drive Winners

Thanks to all those who paid their Westview Community Organization dues during the March Membership Drive. The most dues were collected in the section of the neighborhood that includes South Gordon, Westwood, Rogers, Willard, Manson and Akridge – congratulations, you have won a block party! (Although everyone is welcome to attend.) Please stay tuned for details about the block party.

None the less, it is never too late to join and support the Westview Community Organization! It’s easy to pay dues online with PayPal. Annual dues are only $20 and support ongoing projects, including:

  • Westview Summer Solstice Celebration – Summer festival with a grill-off, music, artist market, and fun games for the kids.
  • Third Thursday Pizza Night – Mingle with neighbors, new and old, every third Thursday of the month while munching on pizza at Westview Pizza Café.
  • National Night Out – “America’s Night Out Against Crime”
  • South Gordon Community Garden – Join neighbors on Saturdays from 10am-2pm to tend to vegetables and fruit.
  • Landscaping & Beautification – Maintaining the landscaped traffic islands throughout the neighborhood and other beautification projects.
  • Stokes Avenue Pocket Park – Upkeep and socializing at the community pocket park.
  • Historical Research – Ongoing historical research about the Westview neighborhood.
  • Youth Programs – Sponsor of Southwest Atlanta Youth Empowerment Camp and other youth activities.
  • Newsletter – Printing and delivery to keep neighbors informed.

BeltLine Walk With A Doc – June

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Walk With A Doc: Activities include 20-minute walk, children’s playground, nature exploration, and lesson on outdoor exercise equipment.

BeltLine Walk With A Doc – May

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Walk With A Doc: Activities include 20-minute walk, children’s playground, nature exploration, and lesson on outdoor exercise equipment.

BeltLine Group Run – June

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Group Run: Get ready for upcoming Atlanta BeltLine Running Series races and preview the course.

BeltLine Group Run – May

Get Healthy on the Atlanta BeltLine

Group Run: Get ready for upcoming Atlanta BeltLine Running Series races and preview the course.