We’re excited to share the details of several grants we’ve recently been awarded and the Upper Westside projects they’ll be funding! First is a Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) Grant that was awarded to NPU-D to create Blandtown’s first pocket park. The $6,000 grant will fund the creation of a custom bench and art for “Huff […]
Many of us are getting creative during this COVID-19 quarantine, finding new ways to get our work done as well as getting crafty in our free time. Upper Westside CID is leaning into the artistic spirit, investing in the beauty of our district and promoting public art. We are taking a three-pronged approach to our […]
How would you like to see new public art in your neighborhood? Maybe a decorative crosswalk to promote safety in an attractive way? A little free library? Neighborhood signage? Or even a mural? Turn that wish into a plan, and seize this opportunity to make your little corner of Atlanta even more special! If you […]
Amidst the growing health concerns in our community, we would like to provide you with information pertaining to available resources, how to volunteer, and what precautions you can take to be safe in the Upper Westside. It takes the entire community working together to hold ourselves and others accountable to slow the spread of COVID-19 […]
Upper Westside Improvement District has big dreams for this new decade! We began 2020 with the launch of a ten-month masterplanning process. The outcome of the masterplan will be a community-backed vision for the District and a prioritized list of capital projects for the CID to implement in the coming decade. Please join us in […]
History was made last month with the completion of the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design. Located at the intersection of Ferst Drive and State Street on Georgia Tech’s campus, this building was designed to harmonize design with nature and its environment. Through cutting edge design and thoughtful construction practices the Kendeda building will over […]
The Upper Westside Community Improvement District in collaboration with Studio Architects is participating in PARK(ing) Day, a global event that occurs annually in September, aimed at reclaiming on-street parking spaces by temporarily transforming them into exciting and imaginative park spaces or “parklets”. This annual, worldwide exercise taking place in over 160 cities is meant […]
By now, you’ve seen the branded Star Metals cranes reaching high into the Upper Westside sky. Star Metals developments unite office and residential life seamlessly while maintaining the area’s authentic character and highlighting its history. Inspired by neighbors like Georgia Institute of Technology, the development appeals to tech-savvy young professionals and employees alike. The Star […]
If you have access to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, you can read the full article here. By Fran M. Putney – Contributing Writer Mar 8, 2019, 5:30am EST The success of Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) in Georgia has recently led more districts to initiate these public-private partnerships, which enable businesses to expedite infrastructure and other improvements to their […]
From GeorgiaTrend.com: Creative Collaboration North Fulton County’s CIDs tackle transit, walkability, safety and more. March 1, 2019 Anna Bentley Over the past 12 months, North Fulton County’s community improvement districts (CIDs) have accomplished some amazing things. They’ve revamped MARTA stations, turning cold concrete into vibrant, colorful spaces. They’ve overhauled major thoroughfares, making them […]
