Mother Nature put a damper on plans for an outdoor meeting. Thanks to the folks at the Fairfield Inn @ Underground, we will be meeting there.
This months agenda:
Welcome
Introductions
License Applications:
CVSCVS
Sign Variance
Fairfield Inn
Committee Reports:
President
QOL
Public Safety
Membership
Working Session
Membership
Socializing begins at 6:30, meeting at 7pm.
Beginning Monday, April 9th pavement work will be done at night along Marietta Street between Cone Street and Peachtree Street. Beginning each night at 8:00 pm existing pavement milling, then re-paving and then striping (one after the other along the corridor) will be done overnight to avoid traffic impacts. Extra effort will be taken to ensure the work is conducted as quietly as possible. Due to working at night, pavement work in this area can be completed on an accelerated schedule and should take only 1 week to complete (if the weather cooperates.)
Please share this notice with your colleagues, tenants and neighbors to help spread the word.
Continue to visit the CAP/ADID website for more detailed updates posted every two weeks
The Atlanta Downtown Neighborhood Association invites you to our monthly meeting.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
socializing at 6:30pm, meeting at 7:00pm
VSA Arts for All Gallery
The Healey Building, 57 Forsyth St NW
Each monthly meeting this year will have a different focus. This month Central Atlanta Progress will be joining us to provide updates on the Atlanta Streetcar, streetscape improvements, Woodruff Park renovations, and other downtown initiatives. (Of course, we have some other items to take care of first!)
The VSA Gallery has a great exhibit—you’ll be able to add to it with your creative genius.
Agenda
Welcome – Introductions
Permits and Presentations
Committee Reports
Public Safety, Treasurer, Quality of Life, Fairlie Bazaar, Scavenger Hunt
Guest Speakers: Central Atlanta Progress
Jennifer Ball – Vice President, Planning and Economic Development
Dan Williams – Membership Manager
Have you ever wondered what our police do? You may have an opportunity! Applications will be coming out for the upcoming Citizens Police Academy… watch this space!
Our neighbors Doug Brewer and Adam Shumaker are proud graduates. According to Doug:
“I participated in the Atlanta Citizen’s Policy Academy in 2011, and I would recommend it to anyone living downtown. The Citizens Police Academy is more than just public relations by APD, it’s taken seriously from the top down. The first class was attended by Chief Turner, all the zone commanders and the heads of the divisions (homicide, narcotics, etc). Each class is taught by a division head, or their direct report. Questions are encouraged, and honest answers were given, even if the APD was not shown in the best light. During the course we toured the 911 center and were able to see the room that all the downtown cameras feed into. Some of the class topics were: Police Procedure, DUI task force, LGBT, Crime Scene Management and Internal Affairs. A ride-a-long with ad APD officer is part of the course, but not mandatory.
If anyone is interested, and would like to speak with me about my experience, please feel free to e-mail me at jdougbrewer AT gmail.com”
Welcome/Introductions
Meet Your Elected Officials:
Permit Applications:
Parades/Marches:
285 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Welcome – Introductions
Permits:
Committee Reports
Breakout Session – Membership
Next Month’s Topic and Calendar.
ATLANTA (CBS ATLANTA) -
Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood kicked off construction of the Atlanta Streetcar system.
The 2.6-mile line will run through the heart of Atlanta’s business, tourism and convention corridor, bringing jobs and new economic development to the city.
The $94.4 million project was funded in part by a $47.6 million TIGER 2 grant from the Obama Administration.
This comes one week after President Barack Obama called for investments in transportation as part of “an America Built to Last” in his State of the Union address.
LaHood was joined at the event by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, City Councilman Kwanza Hall, A.J. Robinson with the Atlanta Downtown Improvement Partnership, and MARTA CEO Dr. Beverly Scott.
“Today’s launch of the Atlanta Streetcar project is the first step in a project that will transform our downtown corridor, and it reflects President Obama’s blueprint for an America that’s ‘built to last,’” said Mayor Reed. “I am grateful for the support of the Obama Administration and Secretary LaHood for the TIGER II grant, which stands as the largest single federal allocation awarded to the City of Atlanta for transportation outside of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and MARTA in more than a decade.”
Operated by MARTA, the streetcar line will include 12 stops with access to major attractions like the World of Coca-Cola, CNN Center, the Georgia Aquarium, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and the historic Auburn Avenue corridor, which is the birthplace of the Civil Rights movement. The line will also connect with MARTA’s rail and bus systems with eventual connectivity to the Atlanta BeltLine.
“President Barack Obama and Secretary Ray LaHood are truly realizing the vision for transit in this country,” said Dr. Scott. “Thanks to their unwavering commitment to building a better way through transit investment, we are experiencing increased economic growth, a cleaner, greener environment and an overall improved quality of life for our citizens.”
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Please scrutinize the applications below and share any feedback and concerns. Thanks!
54 Peachtree Street SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
7:00pm Welcome/introduction & a word from our host venue
7:05pm License & Permit Applications – max 3 minutes each
7:15pm Announcements
7:20pm Michael Johnson, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (Georgia district 5)
7:30pm Stephanie Ramage, Citizens’ Advocate, Office of the Mayor
7:55pm Committee/Team Reports (5 minutes each max)
8pm Vote on Bylaw Updates & 2012 Board of Directors (may be moved to a special election meeting next month to give candidates more time)
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