NPU-S Calendar of Events: May 29 - Jun 4

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

Remember - due to the long Memorial Day weekend, trash pickup will be delayed by one day!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Tue May 30, 6:00pm. Utoy Creek Restoration Charette. Outdoor Activity Center, 1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA. In partnership with the City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will be undertaking an Ecosystem Restoration Study to improve the aquatic ecosystem along Utoy Creek and its tributaries. The format of the outreach event will be highly interactive, with informational booths to educate community members on all aspects of the study and solicit public input. We encourage you to come prepared to share your expertise and insights.
• Thu Jun 1, 6:00pm. NPU-S Policy Committee meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841093770. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
  
  1. all matters related to the citywide Atlanta Planning and Advisory Board;
  2. all matters related to the NPU's official policies and positions on internal, citywide, and regional issues;
  3. and all matters related to the relationship of the NPU with its neighboring NPUs, neighborhoods, and municipalities.
  
  Kyle Lamont, Chair: policy@npu-s.org
  The Policy Committee meets every 2nd Thursday at 6:00pm:
  
  • Video: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86841093770
    Meeting ID: 868 4109 3770
  • Phone: 1 646 558 8656 US   
    Meeting ID: 868 4109 3770
    (One tap mobile +16465588656\,\,86841093770#)

No events on calendar

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!

2023 Senior Lawncare Service Needs Your Help!

The award-winning NPU-S Senior Lawncare Service has been going gangbusters for over a month so far, and we can't be more pleased! Since the program started back up in mid-April, our mowers have gone out over fifty times to take care of the lawns of neighborhood seniors.

However, our funding is far from limitless. Right now, we have the funds to continue through June - but at the current rate, July is looking uncertain. We don't want to have our seniors going out to do yardwork during the hottest months of the year, so we're asking for donations to help keep it going!

We've started an online campaign to raise more funding to get us through the summer. Please donate what you can, and spread the word!

If you have any questions about how the Senior Lawncare Service operates check out our webpage at https://www.npu-s.org/p/senior-lawncare-program.html or contact Nick Hess at chair@npu-s.org. The online campaign is at https://www.gofundme.com/f/npus-senior-lawncare-2023.

Cascade Road Complete Streets - Public Engagement Materials

From the ATL DOT:

Here's a recap of the Cascade Road Complete Street PIOH

On behalf of the Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT), thank you for your interest in the Cascade Road Complete Street project. The Atlanta Department of Transportation hosted a public engagement meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Hillside International Church to provide an update on the planned project design. All materials presented during the meeting can be found on our Website in the links below. Cascade Road Complete Street, Presentation Cascade Road Complete Sheet, FAQs Cascade Road Complete Street, Comment Card   ATLDOT is committed to providing safer, more equitable mobility options for the city of Atlanta and the people we serve.

Exciting Opportunity for Your High School Juniors and Seniors

From NPU University:

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS!

We are thrilled to present an incredible program tailored specifically for your rising high school juniors and seniors! Designed to provide a hands-on learning experience, this initiative offers an up-close view of how our municipal government functions and empowers students to actively engage with their community. Don't miss out on this remarkable opportunity!

 
In this immersive program, students will gain invaluable insights into the inner workings of the City of Atlanta and discover how they can make a positive impact in their own neighborhoods. By participating, they will develop a deeper understanding of how they can influence decisions and contribute to the betterment of our community.

 
There are limited slots available, so we encourage you to have your aspiring young leaders apply today to secure their spot in this transformative program. To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please visit npuatlanta.org today.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: May 22 - May 28

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon-Fri. Yard Trimmings Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Wed May 24, 7:00pm. Assistant Services Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
  
  • all matters related to special programs and services for senior citizens, including but not limited to housing and home repairs, financial assistance programs, and social services;
  • all matters related to education, including but not limited to primary and secondary education, adult education, parent-teacher relationships, and after-school programs and activities;
  • and all matters related to the youth of the NPU.
  For more information: assistant@npu-s.org
  
  Videoconferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987
  Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 Access Code: 894 7574 6987#
• Thu May 25, 7:00pm. Cascade Ave Neighborhood Organization (CANO) (Hybrid). VICARS, 834 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/97987226201
  
  Meeting ID: 979 8722 6201
  Call In 312-626-6799, access code, 97987226201#
• Sat May 27, 10:30am. Oakland City Community Organization (OCCO). Metropolitan Library, 1332 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.

  Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84116108545 password 30310
  

  One tap mobile +13017158592,,84116108545#,,,,*30310#

  Or dial: +1 301 715 8592
  Enter Meeting ID: 841 161 085 45
  Enter Passcode: 30310

• Sat May 27, 4:30pm. Lorenzo Drive Neighborhood Association. Covers Lorenzo Drive and nearby roads. 
  
  Meets via Phone: ‪(978) 990-5162 Access Code: 6673530#

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!

APD Teen Citizen Police Academy Summer Camp

2023 Teen Hiring Fair Saturday May 20

Utoy Creek Watershed Charette- May 30th 6-8 pm

In partnership with the City of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will be undertaking an Ecosystem Restoration Study to improve the aquatic ecosystem along Utoy Creek and its tributaries. Increased urbanization in the Utoy Creek watershed in SW Atlanta over the past decades has significantly degraded sections of the main stem and its tributaries, and the study will identify actions that can be implemented to restore aquatic habitats and enhance the quality of the environment.

The charette will take place on May 30th from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at the Outdoor Activity Center (1442 Richland Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310). The format of the outreach event will be highly interactive, with informational booths to educate community members on all aspects of the study and solicit public input. We encourage you to come prepared to share your expertise and insights.

NPU-S General Meeting this Thursday, May 18, 7pm - With Commissioner Hall

This Thursday, the 18th, will be our NPU General Meeting for May 2023, held, as always, on the third Thursday of the month, 7pm to 9pm.

This is a HYBRID meeting. We will be meeting both in person and online.

Online: 

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

If you are attending via Zoom you must register with a valid email address! The registration system will send you an email with your personal link to the meeting.

You can call into the meeting if you wish to attend without using Zoom. To attend the meeting by phone, call (646) 558 8656, meeting ID 993 2987 4388. We encourage phone attendees to also register!

In person:

Come to VICARS - at 838 Cascade Ave. 

Agenda

This month we'll have one voting item:

Z-23-29  - An Ordinance by Councilmember Marci Collier Overstreet to amend the 1982 Atlanta Zoning Ordinance, as amended, in response to the passing of House Bill 1405 in the State Legislature, and in compliance with O.C.G.A. 36-66-1 et seq.; and for other purposes. This outlines several changes to how the Zoning process works for the City of Atlanta.

We'll also have a visit from Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall, along with representatives of various Fulton County departments.

And, of course, there will be reports from the police, code enforcement, public works, and many more.

See you there!

• May 18th, 7-9pm
• Where: VICARS, 838 Cascade Rd SW
• Agenda and supporting docs: https://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs

Free Children's Eye Exams

Register for an appointment at https://forms.gle/hXapuTZpeervXpvD8

Vender Extension - Lantern Parade - Vendor Opportunities

The Atlanta BeltLine, Ackerman & Co, Pittsburgh Community Market at Pittsburgh Yards, and the West End Merchants Coalition offer 3 Opportunities to Showcase Your Business in celebration of the 13th Atlanta BeltLine Lantern Parade! OPPORTUNITY 1 Pittsburgh Community Market + Lantern-making Workshop + Children's Lantern Parade  The audience draw will be from the Lantern Parade pre-event festivities and the weekly Pittsburgh Community Market.  12 PM to 7 PM Who: Priority will be given to businesses with a City of Atlanta business license in the historic neighborhoods of West End, Westview, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Oakland City, Bush Mountain, Sylvan Hills, Venetian Hills, and Mechanicsville. What: For $25 businesses will receive a 10 x 10-foot space at the Pittsburgh Community Market. Businesses will need to bring their own table, tent, chairs, and any other needs for the event. Registration for spaces is first come first serve. Where: Pittsburgh Yards, 352 University Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30310 Registration and payment are due by Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59 PM. Register Now OPPORTUNITY 2 Adair Park Vendor Hub - Parade Kick-off Location As parade-goers flock to the park to secure their spots along the parade route, vendors will have a prime opportunity to engage with attendees and show case their offerings. Load In by 4:30 PM; Set-up by 7:00 PM; Load Out by 11:00 PM Who: Businesses with a City of Atlanta business license in the historic neighborhoods of West End, Westview, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Oakland City, Bush Mountain, Sylvan Hills, Venetian Hills, and Mechanicsville.   What: For $25 businesses will receive a 10 x 10-foot space at the start of the parade route in Adair Park I. Businesses will need to bring their own table, tent, chairs, and any other needs for the event. Registration for spaces is first come first serve.    Where: Adair Park I 742 Catherine St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310 Registration and payment are due by Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59 PM. Register Now OPPORTUNITY 3 ATLanternUP: A Business Lantern Expo Light up the Westside with a Lantern Displayed at Your Business and be Featured on the BeltLine's Interactive Map   Be part of ATLanternUP.  Area businesses can design and create a lantern that represents their unique brand, display it at their place of business, take a photo of the lantern, and have it showcased on the Beltline's interactive map.    Who: Businesses with a City of Atlanta business license in the historic neighborhoods of West End, Westview, Adair Park, Pittsburgh, Capitol View, Capitol View Manor, Oakland City, Bush Mountain, Sylvan Hills, Venetian Hills, and Mechanicsville.   What: This is a great opportunity for area businesses to showcase their creativity, drive new customers, and generate awareness for their businesses.    Register and upload your photo by Wednesday, May 17 at 11:59 PM.  to be featured in the grand reveal on the Atlanta BeltLine social media channels! Upload Here Official after-party for parade-goers Following the parade, the official after-party for parade-goers will be held at the Lee + White development. Now in its 13th year, thousands of people will bring their lanterns and join gigantic puppets and marching bands in the 1-mile parade through the historic Westside Trail neighborhoods. neighborhoods. Creator Chantelle Rytter and the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons, have a following that grew from some 400 participants in 2010 to an estimated 70,000 in 2019. Its popularity continues to grow.   LEARN MORE

Job Opportunity: Black Women’s Conservation Crew

From the West End Watershed Alliance:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America's #1 conservation service organization, seeks qualified crew members and field leaders to join the Black Women's Conservation Crew in Atlanta.
The Black Women's Conservation Crew in Atlanta is for Black members who self-identify as women. This crew is a safe space for women of color to learn, grow and gain new technical skills. Crew members will work on service projects, including invasive species removal, habitat restoration, litter abatement and trail work at various locations throughout local National Park Service sites in
the Metro Atlanta area.

APPLY HERE: https://www.thesca.org/position/african-american-womens-crew-2023-ya-hiring-pool-po-00735059/

If you or someone you know applies, have them reach out to anamarie@wawa-online.org to share their details with the hiring team.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: May 15 - May 21

Coming up this week on the NPU-S calendar!

NPU-S Events:

• Mon - Fri. Yard Trimmings NOT Collected. Due to staffing shortages, yard trimmings will be collected every other week until further notice. This week, yard trimmings WILL NOT be collected.
  
  Trash and recycling are collected weekly as usual.
• Thu May 18, 7:00pm. NPU-S General Meeting. 838 Cascade Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Our monthly community meeting! Find out what's happening in your neighborhood and let the City know what you think. 
  
  To attend over videoconferencing, you must register beforehand at  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0udeCgqT8pEtycXQZ9s7Tk4_0J_73DZmQD
  
  Otherwise, you can call in at 
  Phone: (646) 558 8656
  Meeting ID: 993 2987 4388
  
  Supporting documents, including the agenda, can be found at http://bit.ly/NPUS-Meeting-Docs
• Sat May 20, 10:00am. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting.
  • https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85389227692?pwd=YkdPc3JKQTBySU5EQUkxNjMwcStzZz09 Meeting ID: 85389227692
    
  • Phone: 301 715 8592 Meeting id: 88232292995
  Covers the Westridge, Sandtown and Venetian Hills neighborhoods

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!

Neighborhood Jazz Series - May 20 - Perkerson Park

Faith Community Listening Sessions on Homelessness

Five sessions are available across the city!

Faith-Based Listening Sessions on Homelessness View this email in your browser Register for the Faith Community's Listening Sessions on Homelessness Partners for HOME is conducting listening sessions with the faith community regarding homelessness in the City of Atlanta. These listening sessions are part of a larger effort to engage with members of the community to understand the successes and challenges regarding homelessness and housing throughout the City. The feedback gathered in these sessions will be combined with feedback from other sessions with the business community, local government, and citizens in general to help create the next five year strategic plan for ending homelessness in the City of Atlanta. We will be hosting five listening sessions for the faith community in five sectors of the city. Feel free to attend one or multiple sessions! Use the links below to register for the other sessions. Thank you in advance to our wonderful hosts for lending us their space to hold these vital conversations. May 19 - The Temple May 22 - Antioch Baptist Church May 23 - Saint Peter Missionary Baptist Church May 25 - First Iconium Baptist Church May 26 - Peachtree Road United Methodist Church Register for One of the Sessions

Vacant, Abandoned, and Deteriorated Property Training

Announcing the 2023 VAD Academy! June 21–⁠22, 2023 | Online The VAD Academy is a free, one-of-a-kind virtual training for public, private, nonprofit, and community leaders whose work and communities are impacted by challenges related to vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated (or "VAD") properties. Register Today Who should attend VAD Academy? VAD Academy is designed for government, nonprofit, and private sector professionals and community partners who aim to equitably address problem properties. If you work primarily in one issue area (such as code enforcement) and want to better understand how your day-to-day intersects with other areas of work, this is a great opportunity for you.   Past participants have included urban planners, city attorneys, elected officials, community development corporation staff, land bank leaders, academics, code enforcement officials, neighborhood association leaders, developers, lending institutions, and more. Whether you work with urban, suburban, or rural communities, the curriculum will help you combat widespread abandonment and neighborhood decline.  What will I learn at VAD Academy?  Community development experts will guide participants through critical topics related to property revitalization. These topic areas include: Impact of VAD Properties  Strategic Code Enforcement Property Tax Management Land Banks and Land Banking Vacant Land Stewardship Equitable Revitalization Day One (June 21) will offer 101-level courses, introducing participants to the root causes of property vacancy and abandonment and the foundations of property revitalization. These 101-level courses will answer questions such as "What is equitable, effective, and efficient code enforcement?" and "What is a land bank and is it the right tool for my community?"   Day Two (June 22) will dive deeper into property revitalization work and share examples of each topic from the field. These sessions will feature panels with practitioners and offer a 201-level discussion for intermediate or advanced participants. Regardless of level of knowledge and experience with revitalization work, all participants are welcome to attend both days. Sign up here » Thanks to the support from Truist, the 2023 VAD Academy will be offered free of charge to attendees, a $300 savings.  Center for Community Progress 111 E. Court St. Suite 2C-1 Flint, Michigan 48502 (877) 542-4842

Code Enforcement Academy

CODE ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY  NPU University is excited to offer The Code Enforcement Training Academy. This academy was developed working directly with code enforcement officers, City departments, public officials, and community leaders and to create tactics that addressed blight in the City. The mission of the academy is to increase skills, coordination, and collaboration at the community level with the City departments and partners that work to address code violations. Instructors include representatives from the APD Code Enforcement Unit, Dept. of Public Works SWEET Team, the Office of Buildings' Zoning Code Enforcement Unit, Watershed, and the Courts. If you, or someone you know are passionate about code enforcement issues, please consider joining this cohort! Zoom Saturdays June 10, 24; July 8, July 22 and August 5 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Pre-Register