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University Avenue Study CirclesAugust UpdatesThank you to all those who participated in last month’s Study Circle kick-off meetings. We look forward to seeing you again this month. Please see below the updates for each study circle group. As a reminder, Study Circles are ways for you to get involved with creating the vision for redevelopment along University Avenue (UNAVE). The 31.4 acre property, owned by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is an opportunity for the community (NPU V, X, and Y) to learn about some of the best practices used in development and discuss their implications for the UNAVE project. Construction at University Avenue is not expected until beyond 2009. This is to ensure that the Foundation has created opportunities for residents and others to be meaningfully involved in the planning process. Residents will engage in discussion on key aspects of development that influence UNAVE’s design and construction and will provide recommendations to the Neighborhood Transformation Director by October 2008. Sustainable DevelopmentMeets Tuesday, August 19 at 7PM Facilitators are: David Zaparanick (Capitol View) and Veronica Watson (Capitol View) This study circle discusses the issue of sustainability and its significance to the UNAVE development. Group members will learn more about sustainability from the prospective of a triple bottom line opportunity (gaining social development, economic development and environmental protection). The group will also consider the ways sustainable development can meet the needs of residents today without comprising the needs of future generations. Other Information:
Finance Meets Thursday, August 28 at 5PM (Rescheduled) Facilitators are: Rosa Harden Green (Pittsburgh) and Darin Hall (Neighborhood Transformation) This group will discuss the various products offered to finance neighborhood development projects. The group will learn about creative financing tools and make recommendations they believe will most benefit the project. Durable Affordable Housing Meets Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 PM Facilitators are: Catherine Prather-Williams (Peoplestown) and Laquita Peters (Villages of Carver) This group is meeting to discuss housing and ways to ensure its affordability over time. The group will focus on identifying model affordable housing policies and practices while also considering appropriate housing types. Specifically, this group will consider the best options in affordable housing for the existing community. Other Information:
Transit Oriented DevelopmentMeets Monday, August 18 at 6:30PM Facilitators are: Tami Hewitt (Pittsburgh) This group will discuss the potential to develop a transit oriented development at UNAVE. Considering that the site will likely be a designated Beltline stop, the group will discuss opportunities to convert this future transit destination into an appropriate and attractive mixed-use, pedestrian friendly development. Other Information:
Business Development and Attraction Meets Wednesday, August 20 at 6:00PM Facilitators are: Keisha Miller (Adair Park) and Travis Scott Tatom (Adair Park) This group will review market studies on the area surrounding University Avenue to determine the potential opportunities to attract businesses as well as establish small businesses that are resident owned and operated. This group will also consider the community's desire to attract certain businesses to the area. The AIA Design Competition Meets Saturday, August 23 at 1:00PM Facilitators are: Laurel Rummel (Capital View Manor) and Colette Joly (Pittsburgh) This group is meeting in partnership with professionals from the American Institute of Architects (AlA). The Georgia chapter of AlA is celebrating its 150 year anniversary by hosting an international design competition and University Avenue has been selected as a site. Group members will assist in the design of the competition's proposal brief and will have opportunity to review submissions (spring 2009). Other Information: Resident Ownership ModelsMeets Tuesday, August 26 at 6:30 PM Facilitators are: Bob Watson (Peoplestown) The group will discuss opportunities for the community to have an ownership stake in the UNAVE project. This study circle will identify the various models that have been used to create resident ownership of housing, businesses and other community services. Other Information:
For More Information Contact Semira Ajani
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