http://northdowntown.org/ en colettehall@embarqmail.com Copyright 2010 2010-07-15T17:43:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/ndra_home/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/ndra_home/#When:23:31:00Z From South Street and the Downtown Mall to the 250 Bypass, and from McIntire and Birdwood Road in the west to Kelly Avenue in the east, North Downtown is located in the heart of Charlottesville. The North Downtown Residents Association is our neighborhood’s voice in matters of community and neighborhood concern, uniting the thoughts and concerns of many into one voice that speaks for the neighborhood as a whole. We need your ideas, your suggestions, your help, and we welcome your support. Unless we make our opinions known on issues of common concern, neighborhood interests can easily be ignored or simply taken for granted. The NDRA serves as a clearinghouse for information, a forum for discussion of neighborhood issues and a vehicle for making our concerns known to those who make decisions. Join us and make your voice heard. board 2007-09-09T23:31:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/forum_fixing_our_water_plan/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/forum_fixing_our_water_plan/#When:16:43:00Z “We ask you attend the City Council meeting on August 2, 7pm to have a strong show of support for dredging and ask the neighborhood associations that signed the original resolution [North Downtown signed the original resolution] to attend as well and reconfirm their support for dredging now that we know it is the least environmentally damaging and most affordable option. The RWSA wants to push the dam/pipeline plan forward this summer and we need to let our decision makers know that sustaining our available reservoirs by dredging should be the first step in a water plan.” The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club will hold a forum: “Fixing our Water Plan” When:  7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 21 Where:  St. Mark Lutheran Church, 100 Alderman Rd. Speakers:  Tom Olivier, Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club and Dede Smith, Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan Contact:  Tom Olivier (434) 831-2408 or cruz.olivier@gmail.com ) The Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club believes that the adopted long-term water plan for Albemarle-Charlottesville needs to be reconsidered.  Research by Citizens for a Sustainable Water Plan into estimated costs of dredging and other issues lead the Piedmont Group to conclude that a reconsideration of the plan was needed. A recent study of dredging the Rivanna Reservoir has added new and vital information. A new water supply demand analysis is due soon. Although, we now have or are expecting new relevant information, we have little information on some key issues in the adopted plan, that is, the condition of the existing pipline from Sugar Hollow Reservoir to Ragged Mountain Reservoir and the route and cost of the proposed pipeline between the Rivanna Reservoir and Ragged Mountain Reservoir. Tom Olivier will discuss how decisions on the water plan affect our ability to protect the environment and become sustainable. Dede Smith will discuss current information on key water planning issues and proposed alternatives to the adopted plan. Many expect local decision-makers to decide this Fall whether to proceed with implementation of the “Water Plan.” This is an important time for citizens to convey to local elected officials their thoughts on the water plan. issues 2010-07-15T16:43:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/gardeners_needed/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/gardeners_needed/#When:22:14:00Z I am looking for devoted gardeners, for an acre of land on Avon extended, just over the city line. . . no rent, just individuals who would like to get an organic vegetable garden started for all to work and share in the fruits of your labor. There is water on the premises, would like to install a winter garden as well. Great opportunity to be sustainable and live in the city. . . Contact; Lulu luluselby@me.com issues 2010-06-14T22:14:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/second_sundays_in_mcintire_park/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/second_sundays_in_mcintire_park/#When:00:18:00Z Second Sundays - July 11, August 8 and September 12 noon to sunset - sponsored by Parks & Recreation. There will be organized events for families and singles. Picnic or pursue other pastoral pleasures on McIntire Park’s east golf-course side, build a “fairy house” , bring a kite, a hula hoop, or a musical instrument.  Park next to the wading pool off Rt. 250 or a short walk from downtown (use Park St bridge to cross over 250). Information: http://www.charlottesville.org or call 970-3260. issues 2010-06-03T00:18:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/resevoir_dredge_study_report/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/resevoir_dredge_study_report/#When:20:39:00Z Here is the first news about the NEW dredge report and much that the former consultants and the RWSA told us was inaccurate. 1. There are millions of gallons more water than first estimated 2. It is not silting as fast 3. There is only half the amount of sediment reported needs to be remove 4. It will be cheaper to dredge than based on previous RWSA bids. issues 2010-03-02T20:39:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/planning_coordination_council_pacc/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/planning_coordination_council_pacc/#When:20:52:00Z PACC, a body composed of the City, County and UVA, schedule: Thursday, August 19, 2 pm, City Space Thursday, November 18, 2pm, City Space Parking is available in the Market St. parking garage. Meetings are open to the public and a good way to find our how the three entities coordinate (or not) projects and issues. issues 2010-02-07T20:52:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/alliance_of_neighborhoods/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/alliance_of_neighborhoods/#When:19:21:01Z The Alliance of Neighborhoods, a volunteer umbrella organization, of City and County neighbors, is looking for interested persons to sit on its Board and Committees. It’s mission is to enhance the influence and organization of neighborhoods in the City and County urban ring. North Downtown is a member. Contact: Colette colettehall@embarqmail.com or 296-6224. issues 2010-01-21T19:21:01-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/need_part_time_help/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/need_part_time_help/#When:21:12:00Z Ever need help with clearing an attic, basement, garage or yardwork? Hope Community Center has folks who can work part-time as needed. Website:  http://www.hopecommunitycenter.org or call for Josh Bare, Director, 434-872-0200. issues 2009-08-29T21:12:00-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/save_mcintire_park/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/save_mcintire_park/#When:18:26:01Z Have you ever walked the area where the proposed parkway/road will go? The safest way there is to walk across the Park St. Bridge and use the sidewalk along 250, where the sidewalk ends, the east park begins. This is where the road will go. Hundreds of trees will be lost and tons and tons of dirt will be moved. The low areas will be filled and the ridged area to your left—the upper golf course—will be leveled. The neighborhood requests the city provide a more accessible entrance, walking trails, and bike paths to this gem of a park without destroying it with a road. Our neighborhood is perfectly situated to make daily use of this wonderful green space, but we need safe access to it on foot and bike. I offer to lead you on a walk through this quiet and beautiful space before it becomes another shadow in the memory that once was McIntire Park. Call me at 296-6224 or email me at colettehall@embarqmail.com so we can get together. Please consider saving the park. To make a tax-deductible contribution, write a check to The Sierra Club Foundation and on the memo line “Preserve McIntire Park Litigation” and mail to: Sierra Club, Piedmont Group P.O. Box 5531 Charlottesville, VA 22905 Thank you for your support to save our “Central Park.” issues 2009-04-05T18:26:01-05:00 http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/beautify_north_downtown/ http://northdowntown.org/site/comments/beautify_north_downtown/#When:21:38:00Z The bump-outs on 2nd St/Perry Dr and Park Plaza/Parkway need attention and volunteers. Do you have an urge to garden, but no land, or like to see ND remain beautiful? If so, contact Elvira, coordinator, at elvirahoskins@gmail.com issues 2009-03-02T21:38:00-05:00