NPU-S Calendar of Events: August 31 - September 6

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar:

NPU-S Events:
  • None at this time
External Events:
  • Tuesday, September 1 - MARTA Fresh Market - West End Station, 3 - 7pm.
  • Wednesday, September 2 - NPU-R - Free Conference Call. Online: https://www.freeconferencecall.com/wall/annsonita, Meeting ID: annsonita; Or dial (712) 770-4598, Access code: 469781#. NPU R is comprised of the neighborhoods of
    • Adams Park
    • Campbellton Road
    • Fort Valley
    • Greenbriar
    • Laurens Valley
    • Pamond Park
    • Southwest
  • Friday, September 4 - MARTA Fresh Market - Five Points - 3 - 8pm.
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org. Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

NPU-S ATLDOT Project Updates

From the Atlanta Office of Transportation (ATLDOT)

Good Evening, NPU Stakeholders:
Attached is the latest NPU-S Project Dashboard report (PDF) with the best available information on ATLDOT projects within your boundaries. In addition, here’s a quick status update on projects in design and construction:

Campbellton Rd - Smart Transit Corridor

GDOT is managing project bidding, contracting and construction. The concept design has been approved by GDOT. Surveying for entire street is currently underway.

Cascade Ave. Phase II Streetscape Project

This is part of the design-only Phase II of the Cascade Road/Ave Complete Street project

Cascade Rd - Complete Street

The design for Phase I is complete. Utility relocation work to improve power service in the corridor is underway. The construction bid package has been submitted to Office of Procurement. Right-of-way parcel acquisitions and closings are ongoing. However, rate of closings has been adversely affected by COVID-19. The project is currently on schedule for target construction start date of December 2020.

Cascade Rd - Resurfacing Phase 2

This work is being completed as part of the Cascade Road Complete Street project, with a target construction start date of December 2020.

Cascade Rd (TCC)

This work is being completed as part of the Cascade Road Complete Street project, with a target construction start date of December 2020.

Cascade Rd. Phase I Streetscape Project

This work is being completed as part of the Cascade Road Complete Street project, with a target construction start date of December 2020.

Avon Ave @ Westmont Rd & Orlando St

This intersection is included in a package of citywide signal upgrades and intersection improvements.  Final plans for the package are complete, utility evaluations are under way and bid package is being prepared for submission to the Office of Procurement.

Lee St. @ White Oak Avenue

This intersection is included in a package of citywide signal upgrades and intersection improvements.  Final plans for the package are complete, utility evaluations are under way and bid package is being prepared for submission to the Office of Procurement.

Neighborhood Sidewalk & ADA Improvements

Original scope is complete; however additional work been added to the contract that will be completed this summer.

Beecher St Resurfacing

This work is complete but will be designated as under construction until all punch list items on the contract are completed.

Stanton Road Resurfacing

This work is complete but will be designated as under construction until all punch list items on the contract are completed.

Right of Way Acquisition and Install Lighting (Atlanta  Beltine)

67.5% of total funding allotment has been paid; annual payments will continue until funding commitment is complete.

Campbellton Rd - Phase 2 (TCC)

Construction is complete, and punch list is underway. The final inspection expected this summer.

Campbellton Rd @ Oakland Ave

Construction is complete and punch list is underway. The final inspection expected this summer.

Signal Optimization and Detection Phase I

Most work completed on this citywide contract; will cover signal tech and traffic engineering work needed for Dekalb Ave Safety Improvements.

Smart Signal Systems Phase I

Most work completed on this citywide contract; will cover signal tech and traffic engineering work needed for Dekalb Ave Safety Improvements.


Please feel free to submit any questions regarding the projects listed in the monthly report to ATLDOT@atlantaga.gov. For updates on projects in construction, you may contact Adrian Carver, Construction Outreach Liaison, via email at: renewatl-acarver@atlantaga.gov or by phone at: 470-352-5427.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: August 24 - 30

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar:

NPU-S Events:
  • Tuesday, August 25 - Oakland City Community Organization (OCCO) meeting - 6:30pm, Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85441618449. Dial-in Numbers: +1 253 215 8782 US or +1 301 715 8592 US, Meeting ID: 854 4161 8449. Monthly on the fourth Tuesday.
  • Thursday, August 27 - Cascade Ave Neighborhood Organization (CANO) meeting - 7pm, Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting Online: https://zoom.us/j/98023419866. Dial-in Number: +1 646 558 8656, Meeting ID: 980 2341 9866, Access Code: 98023419866#. Monthly on the fourth Thursday.
External Events:
  • Tuesday, August 25 - MARTA Fresh Market - West End Station, 3 - 7pm.
  • Thursday, August 27 - Drive Thru Free Food Distribution - 10am - 2pm, Collier Park Recreation Center (3691 Collier Dr NW). Free drive-through food, first come first serve, courtesy of the City of Atlanta Police, Atlanta Fire and Rescue, and the City Solicitor's Department.
  • Friday, August 28 - MARTA Fresh Market - Five Points - 3 - 8pm.
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org. Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

NPU-S General Meeting *this* Thursday, Aug 20, 7pm

This Thursday the 20th will be the NPU-S General Meeting for August 2020, held as always on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm.

As usual, our meeting is being held over Google Meet. Attendees should register beforehand! If you do not register then we cannot count your attendance or verify your identity on voting matters.

To register, either  register online at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Register, or call (770) 744-5311 and leave a message with a way for us to reach you.

Agenda, minutes, and supporting documents can be found on http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs

To attend the meeting:

We have one vote this month, an updated rezoning proposal:

  • Z-19-188 -"A Substitute Ordinance by Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet to rezone certain properties from R-4 (Single-family residential) to R-4B (Single-family residential) fronting 836.7 feet on the east side of Beecher Road, S.W. beginning at the intersection of Beecher Road, S.W. and Herring Road, S.W. in which to implement certain recommendations of the Atlanta City Design Plan; and for other purposes." - this is modified from a February proposal, and was the topic of a presentation that can be found at http://www.npu-s.org/2020/06/meeting-recap-housing-cascade-heights.html.

We also have presentations from Market 166 and Equitable Dinners.

As always, there will be representatives from the police, code enforcement, public works, and other City departments call in to give reports, and discuss NPU and community programs for our constituents. Come on out!


NPU-S Calendar of Events: August 17 - 23

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar:
NPU-S Events:
  • Tuesday, August 18 - Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association, 6:30pm. Call +1-978-990-5490, Access Code 182 9403#.
  • Thursday, August 20 - NPU-S General Meeting, 7pm,  Google Hangout. Join Hangout from a web browser: https://meet.google.com/rbh-ptwd-efj or by phone: One tap mobile, or call +1 515-599-7285‬ PIN: ‪480 291 570‬#.
External Events:
  • Tuesday, August 18 - MARTA Fresh Market - West End Station, 3 - 7pm.
  • Wednesday, August 19 - NPU-I, 7pm, Zoom. To join the remote meeting, click here. Dial-In: 301-715-8592, access code, 92613332610#. Meeting ID: 926 1333 2610   Passcode: 905252. NPU I is comprised of the neighborhoods of:
    • Audobon Forest
    • Audobon Forest West
    • Beecher Hills
    • Cascade Heights
    • Chalet Woods
    • Collier Heights
    • East Ardley Road
    • Florida Heights
    • Green Acres Valley
    • Green Forest Acres
    • Harland Terrace
    • Horseshoe Community
    • Ivan Hill
    • Magnum Manor
    • Peyton Forest
    • West Manor
    • Westhaven
  • Friday, August 21 - MARTA Fresh Market - Five Points - 3 - 8pm.
  • Saturday, August 22 - Drive Thru Free Food Distribution - 10am - 2pm, Victory Outreach Church (2175 Metropolitan Pkwy SW). Free drive-through food, first come first serve, courtesy of the City of Atlanta Police, Atlanta Fire and Rescue, and the City Solicitor's Department.
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org. Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

NPU-S Calendar of Events: August 10 - 16

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar:
NPU-S Events:
  • Monday, August 10 - Beecher Hills Community Association Meeting - 6:45pm, Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/96697956397, Meeting ID: 966 9795 6397; Dial-In 646-558-8656, access code 96697956397#
  • Tuesday, August 11 - NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting - 7:30pm, Google Hangout. Join Hangout from a web browser: https://meet.google.com/xom-gfjh-uhj or by phone: One tap mobile, or call +1 484-466-9783‬ PIN: ‪548 189 781‬#
  • Thursday, August 13 - OCCO Community Cleanup - 6pm, Rev. James Orange Park (1305 Oakland Ln SW). Contact Carissa Zedaker at carissasellshouses@gmail.com for more information.
  • Saturday, August 15 - OCCO Community Cleanup - 9am, Rev. James Orange Park (1305 Oakland Ln SW). Contact Carissa Zedaker at carissasellshouses@gmail.com for more information.
  • Saturday, August 15 - Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting - 10am, Google Hangout. Join Hangout from a web browser: https://meet.google.com/oig-rtct-yhd or by phone: One tap mobile, or call +1 747-202-2723‬ PIN: ‪942 081 556‬#
External Events:
  • Monday, August 10 - NPU-V Monthly Meeting - 7pm, Zoom. https://zoom.us/j/99211320112, Meeting ID: 992 1132 0112; Dial-In 646-558-8656, access code 99211320112#
    NPU-V comprises the neighborhoods of 
    • Adair Park
    • Capitol Gateway
    • Mechanicsville
    • Peoplestown
    • Pittsburgh
    • Summerhill
  • Tuesday, August 11 - MARTA Fresh Market - West End Station, 3 - 7pm.
  • Wednesday, August 12 - NPU-T - 7pm, Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsf-qgpj8jHdwlwLTAaKW5F6HpwWNiTO_h, Meeting ID: 881 8388 4978, Password: 144796; Or call: +1 646-558-8656, access code 88183884978#
  • Thursday, August 13 - Drive Thru Free Food Distribution - 10am - 2pm, Washington Park (1125 Lena St NW). Description:Free drive-through food, first come first serve, courtesy of the City of Atlanta Police, Atlanta Fire and Rescue, and the City Solicitor's Department.
  • Friday, August 14 - MARTA Fresh Market - Five Points - 3 - 8pm.
If you have any local events that you'd like to see on the NPU-S calendar, please send email to events@npu-s.org. Please be sure to include the date, time, and location of your event!

Oakland City Street Closures for Filming, 8/14 7am-10pm

 


Friday, August 14, will see extensive road closures through the Rev. James Orange Park area in Oakland City. Crews will be filming a music video for Li'l Baby.

While the closed roads themselves do not bear much traffic, there may be some spillover into the arterial roads.