Mid-City Neighborhood Organization

Hyper-Local Artist Refurbishes Mid-City Signs

Bonnie — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:38:24 +0000

Big thanks to Mid-City local artist Madeleine Faust who refurbished the 5 Mid-City signs that mark the entry to our fantastic neighborhood. Ms. Faust was the original creator of out Mid-City logo and takes real pride in the appearance of the neighborhood. She is also the artist behind the Mid-City Totem pole at the corner of Carrollton and Canal near Juan’s Flying Burrito. Three Cheers for another fantastic job! Thanks Madeleine!

NOLA Green Roots Free Beer Tasting Tuesday

Bonnie — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:13:27 +0000

District B Community Outreach with Councilmember Cantrell

Bonnie — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:39:59 +0000

June 18th – District “B” Councilmember Cantrell

to Launch Gert Town “Tell Cantrell”

Community Outreach Initiative

District “B” Councilmember

LaToya Cantrell

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

MCNO Board Position on Two Mid-City Demolitions

Bonnie — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:09:24 +0000

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

Hazardous Waste Drop off June 8th

Bonnie — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:54:06 +0000

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

Mid-City Crime Walk May 29th 6pm

Bonnie — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:22:00 +0000

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.

Volleyball Courts on the Bayou

Bonnie — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:10:25 +0000

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.

Morris Jeff Community School Spring Fair

Bonnie — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:32:58 +0000

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.

Bike Easy New Orleans Presents Community Bike Workshops in Mid-City

Bonnie — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:40:42 +0000

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.) Map

Details: 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.

For more information about the workshop, visit the Bike Easy Website at http://bikeeasy.org/events/.

To learn more about the New Orleans Earth Day Festival, visit http://nolaearthdayfest.wordpress.com.

Councilmember Cantrell’s First Annual State of the District Address.

Bonnie — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:48:47 +0000

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.