NPU-S Calendar of Events: Oct 31 - Nov 6

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.
  • Wed Nov 2, 6:15pm. NPU-S Land Use Committee meeting. This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:
    1. all matters related to the development of residential, commercial, and other large-scale development projects;
    2. all matters related to zoning, economic development, business expansion and retention, and urban design;
    3. all matters related to traffic and transportation planning;
    4. and all matters related to enforcement of City Codes.

    Karen Babino, Chair: land@npu-s.org. 770-912-3922 cell

    The Land Use Committee meets every 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:15 pm
    • Video: https://zoom.us/j/99268781798
      Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
    • One tap mobile +13126266799,,99268781798# 
    • Phone: 312 626 6799 
      Meeting ID: 992 6878 1798
  • Thu Nov 3, 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:
  • Sat Nov 5, 11:00am. Friends of John A White - Park cleanup. John A White Outdoor Pool, 1101 Cascade Cir SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA.
    Join Friends of John A. White park for a cleanup and meet & greet! Learn about upcoming projects in JAWP and how you can be part of the Friends of John A. White Park group! 

    For more information contact Dawn Brown at dawn@friendsofjohnawhitepark.org

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

  • Thu Nov 3, 6:00pm. Cascade Road Complete Street Community Meeting. Hillside Chapel & Truth Center, 2450 Cascade Rd, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA.
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!

Together in Hope, Equity, & Opportunity - APS

From Atlanta Public Schools:


I'm reaching out to let you know the district's next Together in Hope, Equity, & Opportunity – T.H.E.O. Convening is slated for Thursday, 10/27 (10:00AM – 11:30AM). Please save the date! We hope you can join us as we partner together to meet the needs of all Atlanta Public Schools students.

Topic: Together in Hope, Equity, & Opportunity - T.H.E.O. Convening
Date: Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Meeting Registration:
https://atlantapublicschools-us.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkdO-orjMpEtRMus1NwVjbbtac9ZIX2bnb
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We look forward to seeing you soon.

LIFT 2.0 Homeless Response Meetings


From Partners for HOME:
Partners for HOME serves as a homelessness response agency in the City of Atlanta. I wanted to reach out to you and share a re-occurring meeting that the agency hosts to provide updates to the community on LIFT 2.0: a homeless response plan with a goal to house 1,500 households by December 31, 2024. 
We have been asked by community members to share more regular updates about work being done to address homelessness and welcome your attendance at these meetings and/or sharing with your neighborhood residents. As a point of clarification these meetings are 30 minutes long and intended to address the LIFT 2.0 homeless response plan only. 
The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. The community can register at the meetings below: 
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcuqurz8qHNSCJw8_akXLgT2hgzu6WcBu 
If your NPU has other ideas for how it would like to be informed about homeless efforts in the City of Atlanta, please do not hesitate to reach out. Have a great rest of the day!














Cascade Avenue/Road Complete Street Phase I - Update from ATL DOT

Project Descriptions

The City of Atlanta’s Departments of Transportation and Watershed Management are working to deliver corridor improvements along approximately two (2) miles of Cascade Road/Avenue. Planned improvements include milling, resurfacing, restriping, sidewalks, traffic communications corridor signal upgrades, bus stop enhancements, streetscapes, extended bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and relocation of hydrants, water main lines, sidewalk meter boxes, and street valve box adjustments.

Locations

  • Cascade Road/Avenue SW from the City Limits to Willis Mill Road SW and Delowe Drive SW to Avon Avenue SW
  • Water line relocation from Cascade Avenue SW/Clearbrook Drive SW intersection to the Cascade Road SW/ Veltre Circle SW intersection 

Schedules

  • Target completion for the Cascade Road/Avenue Complete Street Phase I roadway improvements is Spring 2025.
  • DWM waterline relocation projected for completion in the 4th quarter of 2022.

Other Details

  • DWM began relocating water hydrants and approximately 500 linear feet of water main lines in the week of September 26th. With no unforeseen construction challenges, DWM utility relocation will be completed on schedule.
  • There may be water service disruptions associated with the DWM relocation work. Impacted property owners will be notified (i.e., robocall, door knock, door hanger, etc.) prior to anticipated disruptions.
  • Three (3) more utility relocations AGL, Bandwidth IG, and Zayo) are scheduled to begin in November 2022 .
  • Start and completion windows for additional utility relocations will be dependent on each company’s relocation work. Utility companies’ current projections are for completion by the end of 2023.
  • There are no anticipated road closures associated with the water line relocation work; however, intermittent lane closures with traffic control personnel may be required to accommodate the work. Traffic advisories will be posted to the DWM and ATLDOT websites and social media platforms.
  • Upon completion of utility relocations, sidewalk installations, pedestrian safety improvements, and signal upgrades will take place in three (3) stages:
    • Cascade Road/Avenue from Delowe Drive to Avon Avenue/Cascade Circle
    • Cascade Road from Tuckawanna Drive to Willis Mill Road Cascade Road from City Limits (West of Kingsdale Drive) to Tuckawanna Drive
    • Resurfacing of approximately 4.25 miles of Cascade Road/Avenue from the City Limits just west of Kingsdale Drive to Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard will take place upon completion of all other construction activities.
  • Progress updates will be provided as construction stages are completed.
  • Information about the Cascade Road/Avenue Complete Street project is available on the ATLDOT website at: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/projects/cascade-rd-complete-street-ph-i and the DWM website at: https://www.atlantawatershed.org/dwm-projects/ and https://cleanwateratlanta.h2o4atl.com/.
  • Stay engaged with ATLDOT and DWM on Twitter at @ATLDOT and @ATLWatershed. You can also visit the ATLDOT Facebook page, Instagram channel @ATL.DOT, and Nextdoor pages for more information.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Oct 24 - Oct 30

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.
  • Tue Oct 25, 6:30pm. Oakland City Community Organization (OCCO).

    Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83039203137

    ​Meeting ID: 830 3920 3137

    Passcode: 30310


    One tap mobile +13017158592,,83039203137#,,,,*30310#

    Or dial: +1 301 715 8592
    Enter Meeting ID: 830 3920 3137
    Enter Passcode: 30310

  • Wed Oct 26, 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.
    Rogelio Arcila, Chair: assistant@npu-s.org

    Videoconferencing: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89475746987
    Dial In: +1 646 558 8656 Access Code: 894 7574 6987#
  • Thu Oct 27, 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 Oct 29, 4:30pm. Lorenzo Drive Neighborhood Association. Covers Lorenzo Drive and nearby roads. 

    Meets via Phone: ‪(978) 990-5162 Access Code: 6673530#

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

  • Wed Oct 26, 5:30pm. Ft. Mac Community Engagement Subcommittee Meeting. 1794 Walker Ave SW, Atlanta, GA 30310, USA.
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 Hybrid General Meeting Thursday, Oct 20, 7pm-9pm

This Thursday the 20th will be our NPU General Meeting for October 2022, 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. While we will have whole-room air filtering, we ask attendees to wear a mask and/or have proof of vaccination.

Agenda

This month we'll have two voting item, a Special User Permit for a proposed cell tower:

  • U-22-12 Applicant seeks a Special Use Permit (SUP) for a new 150ft alternative design structure telecom facility.
  • Z-22-25 Adding definitions for "commercial food preparation" and "delivery-based commercial kitchen" to bing clarity to the regulation of so-called "ghost kitchens"
There will also be two presentations, one from MARTA to discuss proposed Transit-Oriented Development around Oakland City, and another from Tapestry Charter Schools to propose potential placement in SW Atlanta.

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

See you there!

Fort Mac LRA Community Fashion Show, Sat Oct 22



On Saturday, October 22, 2022, 1:00pm – 4:00pm, the Fort Mac LRA will hold a Community Fashion Show, Celebrating our Community and Breast Cancer Awareness Month on the grounds of Fort Mac. There will be a Live Radio Broadcast, Youth Dance Team, Saxophonist, Comedian and an opportunity to visit the Oral History/Public Art Project!

The event is free and open to the public - all are encouraged to attend!

Westside Atlanta Community Conversation - October 27



Aretta Baldon, Atlanta Board of Education District 2 Representative, will be hosting a Town Hall meeting alongside City Council District representatives Byron Amos (District 3) and Jason Dozier (District 4) on October 27 at Washington HS. - 6pm. This will be an in person meeting with a virtual option.

Training & Career Development Forum on October 25, 2022, 11 am


There is no cost for the forum & lunch, but reservations must be made at www.communitycouncilma.org by October 22nd to confirm attendance. For additional information, please call 404-935-5859.   

Stormwater Infrastructure/ Drainage Improvements Project at 1581 Orlando Street SW

The Department of Watershed Management (DWM) has contracted crews to perform maintenance and upgrades to the existing stormwater infrastructure located at 1581 Orlando Street SW. The work will consist of the installation of new stormwater pipes and inlets.

The work will begin on Monday, October 17, 2022 and continue Monday, November 21, 2022 from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Water service will not be interrupted during of the duration of the project.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact public information officer, Kinesia Cato at kcato@atlantaga.gov or (678) 387-9878.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Oct 17 - Oct 23

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 Oct 20, 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 Oct 22, 4:30pm. Lorenzo Drive Neighborhood Association. Covers Lorenzo Drive and nearby roads. 

    Meets via Phone: ‪(978) 990-5162 Access Code: 6673530#

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

  • Mon Oct 17, 2:00pm. Webinar: Rental Awareness: Tenant Rights and Responsibilities. Hosted every Monday by the Urban League. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__QbzL01sTgGxnQwCqNt51g
  • Wed Oct 19, 7:00pm. NPU-I. 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

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!

Tour of Historic Parks - October 20


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Free Limited Legal Services in For Magistrate Court Cases

Fulton County's Rapid Education Assistance Court Help Legal Clinic (R.E.A.C.H.) offers residents vital navigation through one of the busiest magistrate court systems in the Southeast.

The R.E.A.C.H. Clinic offers free limited services regarding small claims, garnishment and private warrants. The clinic, located at the 7th floor of the Justice Resource Center in the Justice Center Tower, is open from 4-9 p.m., Monday-Friday. Appointments may be made online through the chat box feature at magistratefulton.org. Alternatively, court-goers may schedule appointments by phone at (404) 613-9307 or via e-mail at magistrate.selfhelp@fultoncountyga.gov. Interpreters are also available at (404) 613-9071 or at magistrate.jarequests@fultoncountyga.gov

"Find the Missing Middle Housing" Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, Oct 15

From Abundant Housing Atlanta:




Join us on Saturday, October 15th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in our inaugural Missing Middle Scavenger Hunt. What exactly is a Missing Middle Scavenger Hunt? Simply put, it's a pleasant walk on a pleasant day with friends, except we will be stopping to gawk at small apartments, granny flats, and other missing middle housing.

The starting point will be Freedom Park at Moreland Ave. Around 2:30, we will begin meandering through Inman Park and surrounding neighborhoods towards our end point of [Krog Street Market / Estoria / Biggerstaff Brewing], where we will aim to arrive around 3:30 to 4 to end with a short happy hour.

We'd love to have you join us (and bring a friend!) for what we hope is an afternoon of pleasant weather, fellowship, and confused Inman Park residents saying "honey, why are they taking photos of that condo?"

Joining us? Let us know by RSVPing! The event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring a friend.

P.S. These events are being developed and executed by volunteers like you, so reach out to Asile (asile@yimbyaction.org) if you've got an idea you want to run with or want to help support an existing project or event!

New ACRB Public Portal for filing complaints is live

From the Atlanta Citizen Review Board:

It's here! Check out the Atlanta Citizen Review Board public portal to file complaints! It’s fast, convenient, and secure. While we still accept complaints from walk-ins and by phone, the public portal has advantages of 24-hour complaint filing, immediate upload of information into the data system, and the ability to track the status of your complaints. Check it out! https://publicportatl.atlantaga.gov

Cascade Avenue/Road Complete Street Phase I Project Update

From the ATL DOT:
    The City of Atlanta's Departments of Transportation and Watershed Management are working to deliver corridor improvements along approximately two (2) miles of Cascade Road/Avenue. Planned improvements include milling, resurfacing, restriping, sidewalks, traffic communications corridor signal upgrades, bus stop enhancements, streetscapes, extended bike lanes, pedestrian safety improvements, and relocation of hydrants, water main lines, sidewalk meter boxes, and street valve box adjustments.

    Locations

    Cascade Road/Avenue SW from the City Limits to Willis Mill Road SW and Delowe Drive SW to Avon Avenue SW

    Water line relocation from Cascade Avenue SW/Clearbrook Drive SW intersection to the Cascade Road SW/VeltreCircle SW intersection

    Schedules

    Target completion for the Cascade Road/Avenue Complete Street Phase I roadway improvements is Spring 2025.

    DWM waterline relocation is scheduled to begin the week of September 26, 2022, with projected completion in the 4thquarter of 2022.

    Other Details

  • ATLDOT crews continue clearing, erosion control, and utility relocation activities throughout the project limits.
  • DWM will begin relocating water hydrants and approximately 500 linear feet of water main lines in the week of September 26th.
  • There may be water service disruptions associated with the relocation work. Impacted property owners will be notified (i.e., robocall, door knock, door hanger, etc.) prior to anticipated disruptions.
  • There are no anticipated road closures associated with the water line relocation work; however, intermittent lane closures with traffic control personnel may be required to accommodate the work. Traffic advisories will be posted to the DWM and ATLDOT websites and social media platforms.
  • Start and completion windows for other utility relocations (gas, cable, power, telecommunications, etc.) will be dependent on each company's relocation work. Utility companies' current projectionsare for completion by the end of 2023.
  • Upon completion of utility relocations, sidewalk installations, pedestrian safety improvements, and signal upgrades will take place in three (3) stages:
    1. Cascade Road/Avenue from Delowe Drive to Avon Avenue/Cascade Circle
    2. Cascade Road from TuckawannaDrive to Willis Mill Road Cascade Road from City Limits (West of Kingsdale Drive) to TuckawannaDrive
    3. Resurfacing of approximately 4.25 miles of Cascade Road/Avenue from the City Limits just west of Kingsdale Drive to Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard will take place upon completion of all other construction activities.
Information about the Cascade Road/Avenue Complete Street project is available on the ATLDOT website at: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/projects/cascade-rd-complete-street-ph-i and the DWM website at: https://www.atlantawatershed.org/dwm-projects/ and https://cleanwateratlanta.h2o4atl.com/.


NPU University class: Parliamentary Procedures: Membership has its Privileges


Executive Committee POSTPONED to Sunday October 16, 4:45 pm

Today's Executive Committee meeting will be postponed to next Sunday, the 16th, at 4:45 pm. The connection information will remain the same.

NPU-S Calendar of Events: Oct 10 - Oct 16

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.
  • Mon Oct 10, 6:30pm. Bush Mountain Community Organization. Videoconference: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83729649966

    Call in: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 837 2964 9966
  • Mon Oct 10, 7:00pm. Beecher Hills Community Association. BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse, 2315 Cascade Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30311, USA. Join Zoom Meeting
    https://zoom.us/j/96697956397
    Meeting ID: 966 9795 6397
    Dial-In646-558-8656, access code,96697956397#
  • Tue Oct 11, 6:30pm. Graymont Drive Neighborhood Association. 1-978-990-5490 182 9403# Access Code
  • Thu Oct 13, 6:30pm. NPU-S Quality of Life Committee Meeting. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83127122349.

    This committee makes recommendations to the NPU about:

    1. all matters related to social services, health care, police, and fire protection;
    2. all matters related to recreation, parks, libraries, and cultural affairs;
    3. and all matters related to a pleasant and healthful environment, including, but not limited to: sanitary services, water and sewer facilities and services, and noise quality.
    Robbie Hunter, Chair: quality@npu-s.org
    The Quality of Life Committee meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm
  • Sat Oct 15, 10:00am. Westridge-Sandtown Community Organization Meeting. Covers the Westridge, Sandtown and Venetian Hills neighborhoods
  • Sun Oct 16, 4:45pm. Executive Committee meeting. The NPU is guided by the Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is comprised of the Officers, the chairs of the Standing Committees, and a representative for each qualifying Neighborhood Organization. 

    The Executive Committee meets every second Sunday of the month at 4:45 pm. 

External events
Events held around, nearby, or affecting NPU S.:

Public Hearings
City, County, State and other public meetings:

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!

Resiliency Kit Giveaway - Wednesday Oct 12 1-4pm, Metropolitan Library

Ft. McPherson 1885-2011 - Now on Display 24/7



This terrific exhibit, created by local filmmaker and artist Althea Brown, can be seen at the Lee Street and former Campbellton Ave entrances to Fort Mac.  Viewers can read the histories and use their mobile phones to click through to videos and recordings.



Graymont Drive 10th Anniversary Cookout - This Saturday, noon-4pm

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVICE 

GRAYMONT DRIVE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

COMMUNITY COOKOUT

ALL ARE INVITED

NEIGHBORS, KIDS, FAMILY & FRIENDS

AT THE GRAYMONT DRIVE BEAUTY SPOT 

ACROSS FROM 1253 GRAYMONT DRIVE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8

FROM NOON TO 4PM

FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES

COME MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS!!!