The T
It’s a blog, (but you didn’t hear that from us)…

Violent Crime Down in NPU-T, Four Years Running
NPU-T scores better on these metrics than several other NPUs, including the ones that encompass Midtown and Buckhead. That said, there is much work that we as engaged community members can be doing to get the numbers lower still.

Trees, Airbnbs, and Par-tees
In March, NPU-T will vote on whether or not to support amendments to the city’s Tree Protection, Short-Term Rental, and Party House ordinances. Here are some resources to help inform your vote.

Here Comes Enota Park!
Where the Westside Beltline crosses under I-20, a long-awaited park takes another step toward to becoming a reality.

“Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”
Two West End legends were honored this week at City Hall.

Short-sleeves and Soliloquies
This past Wednesday it was t-shirt weather in the West End, and the perfect day for The Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs to dedicate the striking new mural which now graces the soon-to-open Pearl Cleage & Zaron Burnett Center for Culture and Creativity

Immaculate Holiday Vibes
Tonight, NPU-T hosted a joyful holiday party to celebrate our community’s achievements and honor legacy business owners, who will receive proclamations from Councilman Dozier in January.

Glee in the T
The weather was cold, but hearts were warm as community members from across NPU-T gathered together to partake in an evening rich in song and tradition, courtesy of the Spelman and Morehouse Glee Clubs.

How it Started & How it Ended…
After a day teeming with emotion and drama, it became clear that a data center is not going to be built by the West End MARTA Station any time soon.

Petition, Final Push Against Data Center, with Council vote next week.
Southwest Atlanta Residents continue to write cards and circulate petitions in opposition to 24-O-1481 /Z-24-66, an ordinance that would allow for a Data Center to be constructed by the West End MARTA Station.
View a link to one petition, and read what community members are doing to emerge triumphant before the full council votes on Monday, Dec 2nd.

A Hammonds House Museum First
Hammonds House Museum was recently able to add another major achievement to its long legacy of ground-breaking work, with its first ever permanent exhibition, The John Rhodes Sculpture Garden.
Last week, WABE’s Lois Reitzes spoke with Halima on “City Lights”, as they discussed how this major development for the museum came about, and some of the history behind the pieces.
NPU-T Supports PAD
Recently, despite overwhelming community support for the program, funding for Atlanta’s Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiative (PAD) has come into jeopardy.
Yesterday, NPU-T sent a letter of support for PAD to the Atlanta City Council, and that letter was read to the Council during public comment.
Thanks in large part to the community’s input, the City Council proceded to approve PAD’s contract.
(Pictured Here: PAD Director of Community Response Toni Jackson addresses City Council)

Residents 1, Data Center 0
At this Thursday’s Zoning Review Board Meeting, weeks of careful coordination across neighborhoods and NPUs culminated in an inspiring demonstration of community stewardship. Dozens of residents clad mostly in yellow swarmed to City Hall to insist that land by the West End MARTA Station is simply no place to build a data center.

NPU-T Leadership Retreat
NPU-T leadership met for five hours this Saturday to hone strategies for effective community advocacy, with a focus on expanding capacity, building consensus, and ensuring that everyone has a place at the table.

West End Photo Essay
Kelly Jordan, of the Saporta Report, recently shared a fabulous West End Photo Essay, compiled from photos that he’s taken over the past several years. Click here to check it out!

Major Upgrades Unveiled at Dean Rusk Park
NPU-T’s Dean Rusk Park recently received significant upgrades, emphasizing the power of local collaboration and green space. The Ashview Heights Community Association and city officials held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate these enhancements, made possible by a $300,000 Park Pride Atlanta grant.

Beltline Transit, Our Way
Make sure that Southwest Atlanta gets the representation we deserve. Tell the good folks at The Atlanta Beltline what kinds of access and connectivity are needed in your neighborhood.
Now through December 1, ABI is collecting input on Beltline use, transportation modes, and thoughts on Beltline transit alignments, routes, and station locations.
Click here to take the survey!

Mall West End to be Reborn as One West End
The redevelopment of Atlanta’s historic Mall West End marks a transformative era for the community, focusing on preserving its rich heritage while promoting growth and accessibility.

NPU-T Constituent Survey
How is your NPU working for YOU?
Atlanta wants to know… And so do we!
We want to hear it all. Give us the tears. Give us the laughter. Give us the T!