
News and Events - July 2010

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MNA Mission Statement and By-Laws
The mission of the Midtown Neighbors’ Association is to assure that our vibrant and diverse neighborhood becomes an increasingly better community in which to enjoy the benefits of the urban experience . . .

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PARKatlanta Public Parking Management Program
The City of Atlanta has taken a significant approach towards implementing improvements to on-street public parking. On Monday, July 19, 2010 the Atlanta City Council approved the creation of special parking zones in certain areas of the City. These zones were developed as a result of community engagement with various stakeholders from around the City who are serving on the City Council Transportation Sub-Committee for Public Parking. The legislation to create the zone is expected to be fully implemented by the end of July as it awaits the Mayor’s signature and undergoes codification. The Parking Zones are as follows:

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8th Annual National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3
On Tuesday August 3rd, the Midtown Neighbors' Association will join Midtown Ponce Security Alliance to once again celebrate National Night Out…Say Good-by to Crime with a Block Party on 6th Street between Argonne Avenue and Glendale Terrace from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.

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Midtown Environmental Progress Committee Announcement:
This next cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, August 7th (July is canceled due to the holiday).
The Environmental Progress Committee will be “planting” granite markers in the ground near specific trees in July. This project will finish the Arboretum walk in Historic Midtown. Blake Watkins from Trees Atlanta will help lead our group. It should take 3 hours or less if we get a good group of volunteers, so please mark your calendars and email your friends.
We will meet July 17th, 9:00AM at the corner of 8th Street and Vedado Way.
Contact Benjamin Sessions, the Environmental Progress Chair with any questions.

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NPU-E - 1st Tuesday Each Month
The next NPU-E Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 3. Neighborhood Planning Units (NPUs) are citizen advisory councils that make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on zoning, land-use and other planning issues.

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Midtown Book Club - August 11, 2010: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
Note: Change of Location: The Midtown Book Group will meet at a MidCity Lofts, 845 Spring Street, one block up from Barnes and Noble, on Wednesday, August 11. We will be in the conference room which is air conditioned, private, and near where we normally meet. You may park the same place you usually do for a B&N meeting. We'll be discussing our July selection, Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins.

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E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month
Come out and join your Midtown friends and neighbors in helping keep Midtown the greenest neighborhood in Atlanta. Midtown Neighborhood Association has arranged for an e-recycling drop off on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Grady High School in the parking lot on 8th St.

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Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month
The Next Land Use meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2010. The Land Use Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday each month. Meetings begin at 7:pm in the Fireside Room at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Please click on heading for a list of applicants and the Land Use agenda.

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Midtown Environmental Progress Committee Monthly Activity
Please join the Midtown Environmental Progress Committee for our monthly meetings and activities. We will discuss tree planting, clean up, recycling, & long term goals to reduce environmental impacts in Midtown. For more information, email Benjamin Sessions, MNA Environmental Progress Chair at environmental@midtownatlanta.com

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Land Use and Zoning FAQ
Welcome to the Midtown Neighbors' Association Land Use Committee. The following is designed as a general guide and introduction to the neighborhood review process, the terminology, and a synopsis of the most relevant codes, texts and pertinent maps. It is designed to make the process more transparent and assist the LUC board members in understanding both the structure of the review process and to provide easier access to the most referenced codes under review (more inside)

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Upcoming Events
Monthly Board of Directors Meeting - Last Thursday Each Month
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Thursday, Sep 30, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Thursday, Oct 28, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
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NPU-E - 1st Tuesday Each Month
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Tuesday, Sep 7, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010 6:30 PM to 9 PM
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8th Annual National Night Out - Tuesday, August 3
Tuesday, Aug 3, 2010 6:30 PM to 8 PM
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Midtown Clean Up: The next monthly clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, May 1st
Saturday, Aug 7, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Saturday, Sep 4, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM
Saturday, Oct 2, 2010 8:30 AM to 10 AM
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DRC Meeting
2nd Tuesday of Month 5:30 PM - 9 PM from Aug 10, 2010
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Midtown Book Club - August 11, 2010: Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM
Wednesday, Sep 8, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM
Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010 8 PM to 10 PM
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Monthly Land Use Meeting - 3rd Tuesday Each Month
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM
Tuesday, Oct 19, 2010 7 PM to 9 PM
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E-Recycling Drop-off - 3rd Saturday Each Month
Saturday, Aug 21, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, Sep 18, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, Oct 16, 2010 8 AM to 4 PM
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Monthly License & Permit Committee Meeting - Monday, August 23
Monday, Aug 23, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Monday, Sep 27, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Monday, Oct 25, 2010 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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2010 Fall Ramble in Atlanta: Old Charm Meets New South - September 10-12
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 5 PM - 7 PM from Sep 10, 2010 until Sep 12, 2010
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