Morningside Lenox Park Association (MLPA), Piedmont Heights Civic Association (PHCA), and Virginia Highland Civic Association (VHCA) are inviting all District 6 neighbors to hear from the candidates for the seat currently occupied by Alex Wan. Wan will vacate the position after the November election where he is running for City Council President.

We would like to hear from residents regarding topics and specific questions that you would like to have answered at the forum. Submit your questions to events@piedmontheights.org.

The forum will be moderated by veteran political journalist Tom Baxter, also a District 6 resident, and will be held on September 19th at The Rock Spring Presbyterian church on Piedmont Ave. More details on the event to follow as we get closer, but please begin submitting your questions now so that we can develop a list that covers all issues.

Thank you!

Piedmont Heights Civic Association Communications Chair

Debra Gibson-Welch

District Six Neighborhoods

Ansley Park, Atkins Park, Brookwood Hills, Druid Hills, Lindridge/Martin Manor, Lindbergy/Morosgo, Midtown, Morningside/Lenox Park, Piedmont Heights, Sherwood Forest, Virginia-Highland.

From District 6 Councilman Alex Wan

 I-85 Small Business Resource Event on Tuesday, May 9th

I've spoken with a number of businesses on Cheshire Bridge Rd that have seen drops in revenue anywhere from 60 to 90% since the bridge collapse. In response, Invest Atlanta and other partners are hosting a fair on Tuesday, May 9th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.at the Peachtree Hills Recreation Center to share resources available to businesses impacted by the I-85 overpass closure including:

Read More on our PHCA BA Page 

Thank you to our local heroes #29 for all of their continued hard work supporting our neighborhoods during this difficult period. Special thanks to our local residents who attended and our Piedmont Heights Business Alliance member sponsors 

Perennial Properties 

Morningside Lenox Park Association 

Luminary Works 

Zumba Karen Argrett-Richardson 

DEEG Consulting

Thank you to Councilman Alex Wan for attending and supporting our favorite team! Susan Kanellos our PHCA Security Patrol chair organized this event and we would like to thank her for all of her hard work on this project! #phca #piedmontheights #enginestation29

9 a.m., Tuesday, April 25 until 9 a.m., Wednesday, April 26 Where: Piedmont Road at I-85 Advisory: Motorists who regularly use Piedmont Road near I-85 are advised to plan ahead to avoid this route during the specified hours. As always, motorists traveling in the affected areas are reminded to reduce their speeds while traveling through the work zone. Georgia DOT urges motorists to wear seatbelts, eliminate distractions behind the wheel and plan their routes before getting on the road by calling 511 for real-time information. 

See attached PDF

Upcoming Temporary Closure on Piedmont Road-4-18-17.pdf

On Saturday, April 29th, Piedmont Heights will honor our brave and courageous firefighters with a 5 X 8 foot banner to express our appreciation for their efforts during the I-85 Fire and Collapse. This banner will be funded through donations from local businesses. In return for a small donation, each business may submit their company logo to be included on the banner.

The event will begin at 11:30 AM. 

Residents and business partners can also support this event by donating food, beverages, balloons, etc. All ideas are welcome.

Plans are being made to install the banner in late morning on Saturday ( 11:30) and to invite the residents, businesses and our District 6 Councilman, Alex Wan. Atlanta Fire Rescue Public Information Officer, Sgt. Stafford Cortez will alert the media and provide any other support we may need. Let’s make this a celebration for our Piedmont Heights community!

If you would like to sponsor or contribute

For more information on banner costs and logo sponsorship and payment information please contact

Susan Kanellos - Security Patrol Chair PHCA at communications@piedmontheights.org by April 25th!

Please distribute this information to your network for other donation ideas, communication efforts, and support.

http://www.piedmontheights.org/

“SLOW DOWN” YARD SIGNS AVAILABLE

Is speeding an issue on the street where you live?

The office of City Council President Caesar Mitchell is distributing “Slow Down” yard signs as part of its #ATLSlowDown campaign, “a citywide initiative to reduce vehicular speeding in our neighborhoods and communities.”

If speeding is an ongoing issue where you live, click here to order a free sign  Order Here

Thursday April 27th, 2017 at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.

11th Frame, 1936 Piedmont Circle Northeast

Inside Midtown Bowl

Atlanta, GA 30324

Get to know more of your neighbors who live, work, and do business in the Piedmont Height neighborhood district! Join Piedmont Heights Civic Association business and residential members and leaders to learn about "happenings in the hood" at one of our own local hang-outs, Midtown Bowl. Learn about projects and initiatives going on in the area while building your network of Piedmont Height contacts.

At the April Mixer, you will meet Aaron Goldman, Principal of Perennial Properties. Perennial Properties is a Piedmont Heights-based mixed-use commercial development firm, which specializes in high-end urban apartment and condominium projects with street level retail.

You will also hear from Merritt Lancaster, Principal of Paces Properties, a Piedmont Heights’ development, management and leasing of multifamily residential communities and specialty retail centers.

SHARE WITH FRIENDS

RSVP Here!  by April 25th! 

PHCA Monthly Meeting - Updated Rezoning Requests 

PHCA, Piedmont Heights residents, and neighbors are invited to attend our monthly PHCA this evening April 11th, 2017, at 7:00PM at Fellowship Hall at the Rock Spring Presbyterian Church.

The meeting agenda will include re-zoning requests from Hedgewood Homes and Mill Creek ( Modera Morningside)

Residents will be able to view the final plans for Hedgewood Homes’s request to change zoning from R-4 to PD-H zoning to build  17 homes  (Z-16-079, 1824 Piedmont  Road, NE.)  Only PHCA Board members can vote on the meeting on April 11, but residents, home owners, and business owners can vote at the NPU-F meeting at Hillside Center, 1301 Monroe Drive, at 7 pm on Monday, April 17.

#2- Modera Morningside Apartments ( Mill Creek) Mill Creek Construction has proposed a request for parking reduction for a new restaurant at Modera Morningside Apartments, 1845 Piedmont Road (V-16-322).

Click Here to see the NPU-F bylaws for voting - NPU.pdf

 

This new service from USPS may be helpful to residents who need a better way to track mail delivery! Registration is open now in Atlanta. 
For larger packages,  we continue to recommend our PHCA Business Alliance member, Framing By Design for free package pickup, just call Doug Miller for information, you packages are delivered and held until pick up. Address: 1830 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 
Phone: (404) 325-1254 

Prepare for your Monday commute

Monday morning’s commute is anticipated to be potentially 30% greater due to everyone returning to regular work hours after local school systems’ spring breaks. Here is a quick update on the I-85 bridge collapse to help you plan ahead.

See the link below 

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