 |
| Photograph taken from beltline.org |
Although the project is still in the making the portions ready for use are experiencing high volumes of activity!
To read about some of the upcoming art displays read the article below
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine: Gordon White Park | Eyedrum | Atlanta PlanIt
Additionally, I know this is a lot of information but if you're interested here is a list of recent news articles about the BeltLine from September 23rd through September 30th.
Art on the Atlanta BeltLine
Cascade Patch (9/23/2013)
Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd hosted Art on the Beltline with live entertainment for the whole family on Sunday, September 22.
The 'Art on the Beltline' concert held this past Sunday along the SW Atlanta Trail was a huge success, but it was a group of 4 local students called The Anonymous Band that stole the show.
Check out the attached video and witness the talents of this special band that is amazingly talented. According to marketing materials, Justice Michael the band's drummer is a 3-time Apollo winner and his skills are amazing. The talented other band members include, Maxwell Estis on piano, Xavier Toodle Jones on bass, and Langston Michael on saxophone.
If you get a chance, make sure to see this band in-person, or better yet I highly recommend you book this band for any of your upcoming festivities. Check out their website.
District 12 City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd hosted Art on the Beltline with live entertainment from 2:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 22 along the BeltLine Trail at Allene Avenue near the intersection of Catherine Street (in the southwest Atlanta BeltLine corridor).
Check out the attached video and witness the talents of this special band that is amazingly talented. According to marketing materials, Justice Michael the band's drummer is a 3-time Apollo winner and his skills are amazing. The talented other band members include, Maxwell Estis on piano, Xavier Toodle Jones on bass, and Langston Michael on saxophone.
If you get a chance, make sure to see this band in-person, or better yet I highly recommend you book this band for any of your upcoming festivities. Check out their website.
District 12 City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd hosted Art on the Beltline with live entertainment from 2:30 until 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 22 along the BeltLine Trail at Allene Avenue near the intersection of Catherine Street (in the southwest Atlanta BeltLine corridor).
Midtown Patch (9/25/2013)
The Atlanta Beltline says to bring a blanket, chairs, a picnic basket and come join the festivities for a variety of unique, entertaining, and interactive performing works of art during the weekend of September 28th and 29th.
The events will take place at 68- Dallas Street. The schedule is below.
September 28, 2013
3:30 pm-8:30 pm
3:30 pm-8:30 pm
Performances will take place in the outdoor theater in Historic Fourth Ward Park.
3:30 pm: TARANJI ALVARADO:Community… A Sound Creation[Interactive Band]
4:30 pm: PAST PRIME PLAYERS: African Storytelling [Theater]
5:00 pm: TONI YOUNG: Class on the Grass [Dance Class]
6:30 pm: SANTIAGO PARAMO: Urban Rhythms [Interactive Band]
7:00 pm: AMY PURSIFULL, SANTIAGO PARAMO, JUAN RICARDO FERERO: Marimbula [Interactive Music]
7:30 pm: MABU’S ARK BAND [Band]
September 29, 2013
2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Performances will take place in the outdoor theater in Historic Fourth Ward Park.
2:00 pm: MAUSIKI SCALES: No Tables, No Chairs Parade at North
2:45 pm: TWINHEAD THEATER AND THIMBLERIG CIRCUS:Professor Portobella’s Traveling Hospital of Hope [Theater]
3:30 pm: ONUR TOPAL-SUMER: Tail Mail [Dance]
4:00 pm: FULL RADIUS DANCE [Dance]
4:30 pm: WADE TILTON AND S. BEDFORD: The Brustest Loser [Performance Art]
5:00 pm: MAUSIKI SCALES: No Tables, No Chairs Concert [Band]
ALL DAY: LIONEL DANIELS: Rail Line Photo Album [Live Painting]
Atlanta INtown (9/27/2013)
Atlanta Celebrates Photography marks its 15th anniversary this month with free events and exhibitions at more than 150 participating venues. The 2013 festival will feature lectures, public art, a photography auction, photobook fair, film series and more.
Some of this year’s highlights include My Atlanta, an opportunity for photographers of all ages and with all levels of experience to exhibit their work. You are invited to hang your best photo at Piedmont Park for all to see and you might even win a prize.
Those traversing the Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail can see Gregor Turk’s installation called “Apparitions,” a series of inward-facing billboards referencing place and the priorities of the BeltLine itself.
Atlanta’s galleries and public spaces are also taking part in this month of events, so be sure to visit acpinfo.org to download the program or see the full schedule of events.
Atlanta BeltLine Awards
Atlanta INtown (9/26/2013)
by collin
Historic Fourth Ward Park has been named a “Frontline Park” by the national urban park advocacy organization City Parks Alliance. Each month, City Parks Alliance recognizes a “Frontline Park” to promote and highlight inspiring examples of urban park excellence, innovation, and stewardship across the country.
“We selected Historic Fourth Ward Park for recognition because it exemplifies the power of partnerships to create and maintain urban parks that build community and make our cities sustainable and vibrant,” said Catherine Nagel, Executive Director, City Parks Alliance. “We hope that, by shining the spotlight on this park, we can raise awareness about both the necessity and the promise of these kinds of partnerships to spur investment in our nation’s urban parks.”
Formerly a flood-prone brownfield dotted with abandoned warehouses and parking lots, this 17-acre park serves as a storm water retention facility, event space, and community greenspace for the surrounding neighborhoods that includes two playgrounds and sits adjacent to the Atlanta BeltLine.
“We are honored that Historic Fourth Ward Park was selected for recognition as a ‘Frontline Park’,” said Paul Morris, President and CEO, Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. “This park demonstrates how strong community engagement and public-private partnerships can deliver a triple bottom line: a vibrant new park for the public, new economic development, and state-of-the-art storm water management.”
Curbed Atlanta (9/25/2013)
by Sarah Cox
[Photographs by Christopher T Martin]
The City of Atlanta received an $18 million TIGER V grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the development of a 2.5-mile section of theAtlanta BeltLine in the southwest corridor. Mayor Kasim Reed, a key advocate for the success of the Atlanta BeltLine, announced the news earlier this month saying "This $18 million grant is a tremendous step forward in my administration's goal to make the vision of the Atlanta BeltLine a reality much sooner." The grant comprises approximately 42% of the project total estimated at $43 million. Shared use trails, trailheads and access points make up the construction plan. The southwest corridor will have 16 accessible points of entry with ADA-accessible ramps and stair systems at nine cross-streets, a 14-foot wide concrete trail, landscaping, lighting, utilities, retaining walls, security cameras and signage. The trail runs from Allene Avenue north to Lawton Street where it meets the existing West End Trail. It returns to the defunct rail corridor at Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and ends at Washington Park at an existing PATH Foundation Trail.
· Atlanta BeltLine to Receive $18 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation [Beltline.org]
· Atlanta BeltLine to Receive $18 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation [Beltline.org]
Gordon White Park at Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and White Street was the first park built by the Atlanta BeltLine
The double tunnel under Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard was recently painted for Art on the BeltLine
Art on the BeltLine has adorned the tunnel below Lucille Avenue
Ashview Heights neighbors use the Atlanta BeltLine everyday
Plans call for the pedestrian path and future light rail to follow existing topography
An existing Path trail will connect to the BeltLine at Washington Park
General news related to the Atlanta BeltLine
Scoutmob (9/28/2013)
Of course we love the Beltline's Eastside Trail for encouraging us to be active, walk a couple miles, maybe even take a spin on the ol' Schwinn. We also love it for putting us in close proximity to some of our favorite snacks in Atlanta. (What? We prefer to take a sort of "carrot and stick" approach to physical activity.) Just over two miles in length and lined with all kinds of cool artwork, the trail stretches from Irwin Street to Monroe Drive, connecting Inman Park to Midtown—and winding through some damn good eatin' country, too. For our guide to eating your way up the Eastside Trail, we recommend two things: start at the Irwin Street end, and start hungry.
1. Coffee and croissants at the Parish Market. Home to one of our favorite croissants in ATL, Parish's buttery baked goods are the perfect way to kickstart a nice, long stroll. (Carbo-loading. Are we doing this right?) Grab one of Chef Deborah Craig's perfectly flaky almond croissants and a latte from the espresso bar, and have yourself a most dignified breakfast al fresco on the market patio. It's dog-friendly, so if you plan to bring a canine companion along for the ride, he'll be welcome too. Don't expect to share any of that croissant, though.
2. Brunch and bocce break at Two Urban Licks. At this point, you've hoofed it for about a mile. Time to refuel. We suggest doing so with a plate of salmon chips, a mimosa and a leisurely game of our favorite non-contact sport. Both the brunch menu and the bocce court at Two Urban Licks are equally well-suited for a bit of mid-hike R&R&R. That'd be rest, relaxation and raspberry creme brûlée, if you're wondering.
3. Rehydration at Paris on Ponce. Okay, so this one doesn't involve eating (unless you take advantage of the free ice pops they're stashing in the freezer). But we're never ones to pass up a chance to gawk at the goods in Paris on Ponce… and bask in the royal glow of Baudelaire. Head inside PoP via their fancy new Beltline-friendly back door, and you'll find a handy watering station, a freezer full of ice pops, and a handsome newbar-in-progress.
4. A Beer and a Cheese Steak at Woody's. Ladies and gentlemen, we are nearing the end of our journey. Behind you stretches 2.25 miles of accomplishment; before you, 185 acres of lush greenery and endless possibility for adventure at Piedmont Park. Also, beer. After all, you've made it this far; you're probably feeling a bit parched, no? Happily, the fine folks at Woody's have a keg full of ice-cold Monday Night Brew at the ready (not to mention their beloved hot mess of a Philly cheese steak) conveniently located at the north end of the trail. For best results, we suggest combining both. After all, you do need to fuel up for the walk back. (Bonus points: there's a deal.)
5. Fresh Juices at Arden's Garden. An Arden's Grand Slam and a 4.5-mile round trip stroll? It's like that croissant never even happened. Onward!
1. Coffee and croissants at the Parish Market. Home to one of our favorite croissants in ATL, Parish's buttery baked goods are the perfect way to kickstart a nice, long stroll. (Carbo-loading. Are we doing this right?) Grab one of Chef Deborah Craig's perfectly flaky almond croissants and a latte from the espresso bar, and have yourself a most dignified breakfast al fresco on the market patio. It's dog-friendly, so if you plan to bring a canine companion along for the ride, he'll be welcome too. Don't expect to share any of that croissant, though.
2. Brunch and bocce break at Two Urban Licks. At this point, you've hoofed it for about a mile. Time to refuel. We suggest doing so with a plate of salmon chips, a mimosa and a leisurely game of our favorite non-contact sport. Both the brunch menu and the bocce court at Two Urban Licks are equally well-suited for a bit of mid-hike R&R&R. That'd be rest, relaxation and raspberry creme brûlée, if you're wondering.
3. Rehydration at Paris on Ponce. Okay, so this one doesn't involve eating (unless you take advantage of the free ice pops they're stashing in the freezer). But we're never ones to pass up a chance to gawk at the goods in Paris on Ponce… and bask in the royal glow of Baudelaire. Head inside PoP via their fancy new Beltline-friendly back door, and you'll find a handy watering station, a freezer full of ice pops, and a handsome newbar-in-progress.
4. A Beer and a Cheese Steak at Woody's. Ladies and gentlemen, we are nearing the end of our journey. Behind you stretches 2.25 miles of accomplishment; before you, 185 acres of lush greenery and endless possibility for adventure at Piedmont Park. Also, beer. After all, you've made it this far; you're probably feeling a bit parched, no? Happily, the fine folks at Woody's have a keg full of ice-cold Monday Night Brew at the ready (not to mention their beloved hot mess of a Philly cheese steak) conveniently located at the north end of the trail. For best results, we suggest combining both. After all, you do need to fuel up for the walk back. (Bonus points: there's a deal.)
5. Fresh Juices at Arden's Garden. An Arden's Grand Slam and a 4.5-mile round trip stroll? It's like that croissant never even happened. Onward!
WCLK (9/28/2013)
By ROB MAYNARD
WCLK's Community Focus Program is live Saturday morning and on demand here as we touch base with a diverse and dynamic cadre of women of the Atlanta Business League in advance of their Super Tuesday Conference coming up Tuesday, Oct 1 at the Downtown Mariott Marquis.
Rob Maynard is joined by Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, with AGL Resources, Patrise Perkins-Hooker with the Atlanta Beltline and Alisa Clark, an entrepreneurial small business success story for over a decade in Atlanta.
Rob Maynard speaks about the Atlanta Business League on WCLK Community Focus. Guests: Patrise Perkins Hooker, Tiffany Callaway Ferrell, and Alisa Clark. 092813
The Atlanta Business League (ABL) will encourage local entrepreneurs and business owners to have “One Great Day” during its 2013 Super Tuesday Conference, on Tuesday, October 1, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Along with a breakfast recognizing Atlanta’s Top 100 Black Women of Influence, the conference will include motivating business seminars, a luncheon honoring outstanding women business owners, a health pavilion, a jobs expo and so much more.
“We are excited to present a day of empowerment and education as we present some of the most accomplished women business owners and professionals. ABL leaders and members are honored to have these professionals share their best business practices and success stories in workshops and seminars,” said Leona Barr-Davenport, ABL president and CEO.
The conference will begin with the 18th Annual Women of Vision Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. and will end with an inspirational seminar with successful female entrepreneurs beginning at 2:15 p.m. at the Marriott Marquis, located at 265 Peachtree Center Avenue in downtown Atlanta. Among the conference highlights is the Women’s Hall of Fame Inductee Mary Sallie Clark Hughes, born December 8, 1913. Affectionately called “Mother Hughes” by many in the Atlanta community, Hughes is well known for her service to victims of poverty, fires and homelessness for more than 75 years and will be recognized during the Super Tuesday Awards Luncheon.
Business seminars throughout the day will address the theme: “One Great Day: Starting Something New.” Concurrent workshops and seminars on key entrepreneurial topics in business will begin 10:00 a.m.
The Super Tuesday Awards luncheon begins promptly at 12:30 p.m. with awards presented in the following categories: Millennium Pacesetter, Creative Style, Success Against The Odds and Outstanding Achievement Award (Woman of the Year).
Serving as Conference co-chairs are three very accomplished business women: Letty Ashworth, General Manager of Global Diversity, Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Sanquinetta Dover, President and CEO, Dover Solutions, Inc.; and Terrez Marriott Thompson, Vice President of Global Supplier Diversity, The Coca-Cola Company.
The annual Super Tuesday Conference is a program designed to host business and professional women, men and students from throughout metropolitan Atlanta communities. In 1984, under the leadership of Alice White Bussey, the Women in Business Committee of the Atlanta Business League created the forum to interact and raise awareness of African-American women business owners and professionals. To purchase tickets for Super Tuesday or for more information, contact the Atlanta Business League at 404 584-8126 or on line at www.atlantabusinessleague.
The Atlanta Business League was established in 1933 as an affiliate of Booker T. Washington's National Business League. The organization fosters the growth, creation and development of successful business enterprise owned, operated and managed by African-Americans in metropolitan Atlanta.
Creative Loafing (9/26/2013)
The next housing chief needs to do more than manage federal programs
HOME SWEET HOME: Successor to Renee Glover needs to get creative to ensure people living on low incomes and elderly can live in Atlanta
Three weeks ago, longtime Atlanta Housing Authority CEO Renee Glover announced her resignation. Glover oversaw the demolition of housing projects and the development of mixed-income communities operated by private firms. Now, the AHA's board will look to find her successor.
While this might seem like bureaucratic shuffling, Glover's exit comes at a critical time for the city's housing and neighborhood development policy. The decisions made in the next few years will affect the city for years to come. And there's an opportunity to rethink how Atlanta helps lower income families find a place to live.
While the devastation of the foreclosure crisis has scarred many neighborhoods, new foreclosures have slowed and housing values are stabilizing in others. At the same time, some of the other agencies that can shape the future of housing and neighborhoods are revisiting their housing policies.
Different agencies play important roles in affordable housing in the city. The AHA continues to manage subsidy programs for low-income families and the elderly — the largest of these being the Housing Choice Voucher program, which helps make rent more affordable. It also helps determine the distribution and types of Atlanta's low-income and senior housing.
The city plays a multifaceted role, including its planning functions and housing code enforcement. (The latter could help tackle the substantial numbers of vacant and blighted homes and alleviate the negative effects they have on a community — think crime and lower property values — and help increase demand for housing in affected neighborhoods.) Invest Atlanta, the city's economic development arm, manages funding programs, including homeowner assistance and financing for large apartment buildings. Atlanta Beltline Inc., the nonprofit that develops the Beltline, oversees an affordable housing program for people living on low incomes along the 22-mile loop.
Quality and affordable housing for middle-income families is something city officials need to monitor and pay attention to. Without adequate housing options for middle-income households, Atlanta will become plagued by even more economic inequality than it is already. However, Atlanta, compared to some other larger cities like Boston or San Francisco, does not have as severe an affordability problem with respect to middle-income households.
Atlanta's housing problems are mostly centered among low-income families, especially those with incomes below 50-60 percent of median income, which translates to people earning roughly $40,000 a year. For these families, housing tends to consume a very large share of a family's income. And eviction and housing instability spill directly over into school instability and family stress. A growing body of research shows that housing quality, affordability, and stability form a critical context for the welfare of children and families, including health and academic achievement. And these two outcomes are powerful predictors of overall quality of life and economic mobility. In short, housing decisions affect everyday Atlanta.
With all that in mind, the new AHA director and these agencies must confront several of Atlanta's challenges over the next five to 10 years.
First, housing officials need to leverage new development to help those who need housing and development most. Like the economic recovery generally, the recovery of Atlanta's neighborhoods is severely unbalanced, with much more positive signs in places like Midtown, Buckhead, and the east side of the city. Atlanta needs to reinvest some of the benefits of growth in ways that will also help those not already profiting from the recovery. When Invest Atlanta awards tens of millions of dollars in bond financing for luxury high-rise apartments, it must demand that more than a paltry 5 percent of units get set aside for affordable housing. And when major development projects benefit directly from adjacency to the Beltline, city leaders need to expect that the developers will provide significant amounts of affordable housing in their projects.
City housing leaders must do more because federal housing programs are suffering. The sequester has walloped the Housing Choice Voucher program, the largest source of housing support. And despite a fairly strong track record, the program is not winning many new fans in Congress. Federal affordable homeownership programs are even less popular in Washington — partly due to false narratives that blame such programs for the subprime crisis — and mortgage markets are likely to get more restrictive. State and local officials should offer more affordable financing options that can provide homeownership and home improvement opportunities. And responsible landlords could be convinced to provide decent quality, affordable rental housing with smart subsidies. Without such efforts, housing and neighborhood stability will suffer, harming the entire city.
Affordable housing needs to be distributed where it will provide economic opportunity. Poor quality, or poorly situated, housing can create obstacles to economic opportunity, such as a lack of access to decent schools, residential instability, crime, and inadequate transportation to jobs or health care. When we invest in projects like the Downtown streetcar or the Beltline, we need to ensure affordable housing is part of the equation.
Finally, we need more transparency. Detailed data on the investments, subsidies, and other activities of the AHA or the Beltline, for example, are often not easy to obtain. These are public dollars, and granular data should be available on each agency's website. The same goes for data from agencies about the general housing market, including home sales, tax liens, and code violations.
If the housing market is to recover in a way that strengthens the social and economic fabric of the city, the new AHA needs to be more than a manager of federal programs. He or she needs to confront these problems, work with other housing agencies, and provide leadership in the affordable housing arena at a critical time. Without such attention, Atlanta is likely to continue to rank high among those urban areas with the least economic mobility.
· Keep the Momentum Going: Earn Cash for the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership When You Swipe Your Kroger Plus Card!
No comments:
Post a Comment