Through this document, we seek to continue to make data more accessible and understandable, by physically putting qualitative information into people’s hands. 

All NPUs were invited to review and comment on the snapshot before we released the document. We will continue to collect data and update the document as new data sets are released or community suggestions are made.

The “Call My Name” workshop will be presented on Sunday April 27^th 2014, at the Lindsey Street Baptist Church (550 Lindsey St NW, Atlanta GA 30314) from 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  No sewing experience is necessary and materials will be provided. Williams explains, “We have all been touched by HIV/AIDS and by creating a panel for The Quilt, we, as a community, are honoring those we have lost and we are transforming that loss into something that offers hope and can keep others safe from this horrible disease.”

The AIDS Memorial Quilt was created one 3 x 6 foot panel at a time by more than 100,000 individuals from across the country and around the world. With everything from teddy bears to wedding rings, B

oy Scout badges to love letters, the more than 48,000 handmade panels that comprise The Quilt are as varied as the individuals they honor and the people who created them.  Each year, sections of The Quilt are presented in nearly 1,000 displays around the world — in community centers, schools, places of worship, corporations, etc. — in an effort to share the messages of hope, healing and action found on The Quilt.

As HIV/AIDS claims more and more lives in the African American community, the demand for Quilt is growing.  Communities understand the power of The Quilt to open hearts and minds and to save lives, but right now we simply don’t have enough Quilt made by and for the African American community to meet this demand.  Atlanta Harm Reduction Coalition (AHRC), a partner on this project, uses the harm reduction model as a key prevention tool to fight the transmission of HIV and other blood borne diseases. Please consider attending and helping us remember, create and strengthen our greatest HIV prevention tool– The AIDS Memorial Quilt.

This program is supported in part by the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, the Westside Communities Alliance, and Africa Atlanta 2014. For more information on the “Call My Name” workshops, please go to aidsquilt.org/callmyname or e-mail sheridf@iac.gatech.edu.

About proactive rezoning:

The next step in realizing the Atlanta BeltLine vision is a multi-year effort to rezone specific parcels per the recommendations in the master plans.  The City of Atlanta’s Department of Planning and Community Development will initiate proactive rezonings in key redevelopment areas identified in the master plans.  The proactive rezoning will occur in the three phases: Phase 1 includes Subareas 3, 5, 9 which kicked off in summer of 2013.

The meeting, though low in attendance (14 community members), was not low on opinions. One particular point that sparked debate was a swath of industrial zoned land that currently separates Mixed Residential from Single Family Neighborhoods in NPU K.

One of the most refreshing parts of attending any BeltLine meeting is knowing that every question from an attendee will be answered and if not answered on the spot, will be transferred to a more knowledgeable body. Three BeltLine representatives were present –  Brandy Crawford from the City of Atlanta Office Of Planning; James Alexander, Manager of Housing and Economic Development for Atlanta BeltLine Inc.; and Lynette Reid, Community Engagement Advocate with Atlanta BeltLine Inc. See the minutes posted below to see their thorough responses to all questions and concerns. Residents from Howell Station were very vocal about their concerns and BeltLine offered to come to their next community meeting to work out specific issues.

Changes in Subarea 9 will be occurring in NPUs G, J, K, and L.

See attachments for minutes of the meeting as well as handouts, maps, and zoning districts.

BeltLineZoningProactiveZoningMinutes

Subarea 9 Proactive Rezoning

Atlanta Zoning Districts

Event Flyer: WCA_Panel_Nov15

The forum will take place Friday afternoon, November 15th, 3:00-5:00pm at 590 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, 30318. We are pleased to have Dr. Harley Etienne, one of the founders of the Westside Communities Alliance and author of Pushing Back the Gates: Neighborhood Perspectives on University-Driven Revitalization in West Philadelphia moderating the discussion.

The City of Atlanta has prioritized the development of the Westside through a commitment to support the new Atlanta Falconʼs stadium, advances with the BeltLineʼs Westside Trail, and more. There are at least seven colleges and universities located in West Atlanta, and more than half of all Atlanta college students are educated on the Westside. We believe hearing Westside community voices and understanding resident perspectives is essential for lasting community transformation. Through this forum the WCA seeks to provide a platform for community organizations and active residents to share concerns, interests, and wishes for responsible partnerships with Atlantaʼs area colleges and universities. Together, we believe, we can bring about community transformation that has lasting benefits across all Westside communities.

The WCA provides a mechanism for sustained partnerships with city officials, relevant funders, higher education institutions and community stakeholders. Together, we can develop comprehensive solutions for complex community challenges. Together, we can rebuild thriving urban neighborhoods on Atlantaʼs westside. Together, we can do better.