By Bonnie on November 4, 2011
MCNO is reorganizing to make it easier to get involved, and we want your help!
MCNO is looking at revising the way it advocates for Mid-City. Ideas include more committees to allow people to get involved in the stuff they care about; a less centralized decision-making structure, and a stronger mission statement.
The best ideas come from the best neighborhood in the city – YOU! If you’ve got ideas about how to help MCNO be a better community organization, send us a line. All comments will be reviewed by current MCNO officers and will influence proposals to be presented to membership at an upcoming community meeting.
No idea is too small or specific for this effort. Please send what you have.
Posted in News, Newsletter |
By Bonnie on June 14, 2013
June 18th – District “B” Councilmember Cantrell
to Launch Gert Town “Tell Cantrell”
Community Outreach Initiative
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District “B” Councilmember
LaToya Cantrell
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WHAT:
District “B” Councilmember LaToya Cantrell will hold a news conference to launch the Gert Town “Tell Cantrell” Community Outreach Initiative. The community outreach effort promotes and encourages dialogue between residents, community organizers, the District “B” Council Office and the City Administration. The goal of the initiative is to learn from the neighborhood – what is and isn’t working – from street repairs and sign replacement to blight reduction and public safety issues.
WHEN:
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
10:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Gert Town
Corner of Audubon and Edinburgh Streets
BACKGROUND:
The District “B” Council Office is spearheading outreach efforts to Gert Town residents and is working with community organizers ahead of a July 20thneighborhood restoration project sponsored by the City’s NOLA for Life program. The District “B” Office wants to hear from residents about what’s happening in Gert Town and how City Government can improve the neighborhood and better serve the Gert Town Community.
CONTACT:
Mason Harrison
Sr. Advisor of Policy/Communications
Office of LaToya Cantrell
Councilmember, District B
masharrison@nola.gov
(504) 658-1022
Posted in Blight, Economic Development, Events, Politics |
By Bonnie on June 14, 2013
The New Orleans Neighborhood Conservation Districts Committee meeting will be held Monday, June 17, 2013 at 2:00 at City Council Chamber (1300 Perdido Street). Several Mid-City Properties will be considered on Monday’s NCDC agenda.
MCNO has received overwhelming support for the City Code Enforcement recommended demolition of two properties which appear on next week’s agenda.
The Mid-City Neighborhood Organization has developed a strict policy to assess demolition requests. This policy requires that MCNO consider the architectural significance of the structure and the impact of its removal from the historic streetscape.
The MCNO Board has voted to SUPPORT the requested demolition of 713 S. Genois and 3525 Gravier St as recommended by City Code Enforcement and supported by near neighbors. Neighbors with opinions on these or other properties are encouraged to attend the NCDC meeting on June 17, submit an opinion to NCDC, or comment below.
The formal position letters can be downloaded here:
713 S. Genois Demo MCNO Position Letter of Support – NCDC
3525 Gravier St. Demo MCNO Position Letter of Support – NCDC
To view other properties in our area on Monday’s agenda, visit PRC’s Blog Page.
MID CITY – PARKVIEW
4620 Baudin St. – Code Enforcement
2630 Cleveland Ave. – Code Enforcement
713 S. Genois St. – Code Enforcement
3525 Gravier St. – Code Enforcement
2501 St. Peter St. – Code Enforcement
Posted in Blight, Events, MCNO Formal Positions |
By Bonnie on June 5, 2013
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS – DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY
SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2013
FROM 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 1:00 P.M.
2829 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE
FOR ORLEANS PARISH RESIDENTS ONLY
PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIRED: VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR BRAKE TAG
ITEMS ACCEPTED ON JUNE 8TH ONLY:
*PESTICIDES *ANTIFREEZE *DRAINO, BLEACH*GARDEN CHEMICALS *PAINT (Latex and oil based) *FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS*MURIATIC ACID *PAINT THINNER, VARNISH *MERCURY DEVICES*AEROSOLS *GROUT * POOL SHOCK*HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS *OIL, GASOLINE *BATTERIES (Auto)
ITEMS ALSO ACCEPTED ON JUNE 8th AND AT ALL MONTHLY (SECOND SATURDAY) DROP OFF DAYS:
Paper (newspaper/magazines/office paper/junk mail/phone books) *Ink Jet cartridges, toner cartridges *Digital cameras, DVRs, digital picture framesMetals (aluminum/steel/tin) *Laptops *Stereos and SpeakersPlastics (#1 through #7) *Printers and Fax machines *Telephones, cords, systems*Cell Phones/Beepers/Pagers *Uninterruptible Power Supplies *Security Systems*Computers, processors, monitors *Circuit Boards *GPS devices*Xboxes, Playstations, Wii *MP3 players *DVD Movies & Video games*BATTERIES (household) *FLUORESCENT BULBS MARDI GRAS BEADS*TELEVISIONS *INCANDESCENT BULBS
Not accepting: explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, asbestos, glass, hazardous waste from businesses or schools
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By Bonnie on May 24, 2013
The First District NOPD will be hosting an Anti Crime Walk in Mid-City on May 29, 2013 @ 6:00pm. The Walk will start at Ulloa & S. Pierce and continue down Ulloa to S. Carrollton, turn right on S. Carrollton, down S. Carrollton to Baudin, turn right on Baudin, down Baudin to S. Scott, turn left on S. Scott, down S. Scott to Banks, turn left on Banks, down Banks to S. Pierce, turn left on S. Pierce, down S. Pierce to Ulloa….. End………Total ten (10) blocks.
Please join us to show neighborhood unity and pride as we march with police officers (and possibly a band!). Wear comfortable shoes, water will be provided.
See you there.
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By Bonnie on May 23, 2013
The Sewerage and Water Board has recently issued a request for proposals for a lot that is located on Bayou St John. The Mid-City Volleyball Group (those guys who play volleyball every Saturday on the Bayou, rain or shine) submitted a proposal to develop community sand volleyball courts to further their purpose in providing fun, competitive, athletic activity on the Bayou and the Lafitte Corridor. The Mid-City Volleyball Group also recently received a grant from the NOLA Wise Program to construct the sand courts and necessary infrastructure to hold regular games, tournaments, and youth clinics at the site.
The Mid-City Volleyball Group has collected 444 signatures in support of the development, 310 coming from an online petition and 134 coming from door-to-door outreach of near-by residents who live close to the proposed site.
MCNO Board has voted to support this endeavor and asks for your letters, emails or show of support on JUNE 7th at the Sewerage and Water Board Meeting where the Board will vote on this matter. We want to show the Sewerage and Water Board that the community is in full support of healthy, and community oriented uses of the Bayou.
Posted in Uncategorized |
By Bonnie on May 8, 2013
A message from the Morris Jeff Community School in Mid-City:
Morris Jeff Community School invite you to join us for our 3rd Annual Feria de Primavera (Spring Fair). MJCS has received an amazing level of support from area business owners for the Feria, which will be held this Saturday, May 11th, at First Grace United Methodist Church (corner of Canal & Jeff Davis), from 11am – 3pm. The school invites the community to join in the fun for a great cause.
The Feria will feature carnival games, inflatables, face-painting, music by DJ Brice, an NOFD fire truck, free health screenings, a silent auction, student performances, and great hands-on activities with community partners like NOLA Green Roots, the New Orleans Public Library, Second Harvest Food Matters, the NOPD, and the Welcoming Schools Program. There will be delicious food, including hot boiled crawfish and pulled pork plates, along with beverages for all ages.
A TREMENDOUS thank you to the businesses & their owners who support quality public education in Mid-City. Proceeds from the Feria will be used to support play activities and to help build the playground for the school’s brand new state of the art school facility in Mid City, where construction will begin June 1 at Cleveland Avenue and South Rendon Street (site of former Fisk Howard Elementary School). If you are a business owner who wishes to make a donation, please contact Heather Pou at hsbruser@yahoo.com<mailto:hsbruser@yahoo.com>.
Posted in Uncategorized |
By Bonnie on April 17, 2013
Bike Easy New Orleans has a couple of events coming up in our area this week so pump up your tires and get rolling. See you there!
Community Bike Workshop at the New Orleans Museum of Art Family Day!
When:
Saturday, April 20, 2013
NOMA Family Day: 10am-2pm
Workshop: 11am-1pm
Where:
New Orleans Museum of Art City Park One Collins C. Diboll Circle New Orleans, LA 70124
About the Community Bicycle Workshop:
Join us to learn more about riding safely and confidently for health, transportation, and recreation! We’ll be on hand to answer your questions about riding safely with traffic, bike fit, and basic maintenance. The hands-on Community Bicycle Workshop will be from 11am to 12pm! Bring your bike and helmet to participate during the on bike demos.
Our Community Bicycle Workshop will coincide with the exhibit Imagining the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, and we’ll have our own bicycle-specific exhibit outside about the history of bikes and biking in New Orleans and elsewhere! We’ll be set up in front of the museum.
For more information, visit
www.bikeeasy.org/events
Community Bike Workshop at Earth Day Fest!
When:
Sunday, April 21st
11am-12pm
Where:
New Orleans Earth Day Festival and Green Business Expo
Bayou St. John (between Orleans Avenue and Toulouse Street)
Do Whatcha Wanna! Stage (on Bayou St. John at Toulouse Street.)
MapDetails: Join Bike Easy to celebrate Earth Day with a Community Bicycle Workshop! One of our instructors will be presenting at the Do Whatcha Wanna! Stage about riding safely and confidently for health, transportation, recreation, and the environment! We’ll be on hand to answer your questions about riding safely with traffic, bike fit, and basic maintenance.
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By Bonnie on April 17, 2013
Councilmember Cantrell’s first annual State of the District Address will take place on Tuesday, April 30th at 6PM at the City Council Chambers at City Hall (1300 Perdido Street). In her speech, LaToya will announce her strategic agenda and outlines her key priorities for District B and the City.
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By Bonnie on April 9, 2013
The next Mid-City Business Association meeting will on 4/15/13 at Avery’s Po-Boys, 2510 Tulane Ave, NOLA 70119, beginning at 5:30 pm. Avery’s will be serving food. We are looking for a meeting sponsor to provide white and red wine for the meeting. The meeting sponsor will be given a chance to do a short presentation at the beginning of the meeting. Please let me know if you are interested. Our last meeting had 50 people and we are expecting a big crowd for this one too. We are alternating evening and lunch meetings. We are also starting our evening meetings at 5:30 instead of 6:30 pm. We will be using the same format as our last meeting: introducing the host and sponsor and giving them a chance to describe their business, having a main speaker talk for 15 minutes; the rest of the meeting will be guests introducing themselves to the group. We hope to see you there!Josef Wright
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