NPU-T News
March 10, 2010: United States Census 2010
Count-Down To Census Time – Make Sure You Are Counted!
Beginning March 15th, families across the country will receive their 2010 Census survey in the mail. This confidential form has only 10 questions and takes 10 minutes to complete. It is very important that you keep an eye out for the form and return an accurate questionnaire as soon as possible.
The data collected on this form from every household in the country is critical. For 10 years, these numbers will be used to determine how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments. It also helps determine locations for new hospitals, improving schools, building new roads, expanding public transportation options and creating new maps for emergency responders. This is also the information used to reapportion the U.S. House of Representatives, re-district each state and determine the distribution of the Electoral College.
After the initial mail-back deadline, the Census Bureau will also begin hiring census takers to go door-to-door in their respective communities to collect data from those who have not completed the forms. Most of these jobs will target communities where the responses have been particularly low. Please call the toll-free Jobs line at 866-861-2010 for more information about these jobs.
February 11, 2010: Wires Endanger Walkers
Win Prizes for Reporting Hazardous Utility Wires in March!
Have you seen utility wires, telephone lines or metal cables on the sidewalks in your neighborhood or near your place of work? Loose wires in the pedestrian path can trip people up and cause serious injury. You could win a prize by reporting wire hazards in March.
PEDS, metro Atlanta's pedestrian advocacy organization, invites all metro Atlanta neighbors (that's you) to report wire hazards online at peds.org during the month of March. The more hazardous wires you report in March, the more chances you have to win. Learn how you can participate at peds.org.
January 26, 2010: Oglethorpe Avenue Sidewalk Installation
The Department of Public Works is pleased to inform you that the following project notification will be mailed to affected residents on Thursday, January 21, 2010, as well as publicized on other City publications.
In an effort to maintain seamless communications throughout the project, your assistance is requested in identifying a community representative that would assist us in providing notification to the community as needed.
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works continues to implement community improvement projects throughout the City as part of the $150M Quality of Life Bond Program!
Early February 2010, we will begin sidewalk installation activities at the following location in:
Council District 4, NPU-T - Oglethorpe Avenue, from the south side of Peeples Street to Azalia Street
Construction will be located within the City of Atlanta’s right-of-way between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm unless otherwise indicated. Property owners are asked to remove or relocate any sprinkler lines or other fixtures, including landscaping and brick mailboxes that may be installed within the City's right-of-way prior to the commencement of construction.
For questions concerning impact to the right-of-way fronting specific properties or concerns during the construction of this project, please contact the Department of Public Works (Danita Ogandaga) at (404) 330-6254 or via email to: dogandaga@atlantaga.gov.
January 20, 2010: The Pepsi Refresh Project
Pepsi is giving away more than $20 million in grants to fund your great ideas. This unprecedented program is called The Pepsi Refresh Project.
The action starts on January 13, when applicants will have 10 days to submit their ideas via www.refresheverything.com. The concept is powerful: Pepsi is seeking ideas that make us think, inspire us and ignite participation; Ideas that make good things better or improve situations; Ideas that refresh. The process is simple. Individuals pitch a plan. The public votes. The top projects win. And this process repeats itself every month for 10 months.
The Pepsi Refresh Project will award $5,000, $25,000, $50,000 and $250,000 to individuals and organizations that turn good ideas into projects that make a difference. The grant categories will be:
- Health
- Arts & Culture
- Food & Shelter
- The Planet
- Neighborhoods
- Education
Mark your calendar with some key dates for the program: Toolkits with tips on how to develop a grant application go live on December 23 at www.refresheverything.com. The first wave of applications for the program will be accepted from January 13-23. The first voting period opens on February 1.
Hurry up though - idea submissions will be accepted from January 13th to 24th - and you don't want to be late. If you need some inspiration and great tips, check out our submission tool kit.
January 20, 2010: Park Pride Inspiration Award 2010
MLK Jr. inspired us. Who inspires you? Nominate someone for a 2010 Inspiration Award.
You have until Feb. 12 to nominate for the 2010. Nominations Accepted in 3 categories:
- Community
- Corporate
- Government
Download a nomination form. Learn more about criteria: http://www.parkpride.org/media-room/press-releases
January 12, 2010: "Go West" Photography and Video
On December 12th, 2009 NPU-T neighborhoods Westview and West End joined forces for the "Go West" Celebration. The day started off with a 5K Benefit Walk for Westview's new charter school, KIPP STRIVE Academy. Funds raised went towards a security officer for the school. The walk was followed by a groundbreaking at Lucile Avenue and Muse Street for Phase II of the West End-Westview BeltLine trail. The event was attended by community leaders, as well as Mayor-elect Kasim Reed. Immediately followeing the groundbreaking the Westview Community Organization hosted its annual Holiday Lunch at Fire Station 17. The lunch featured traditional homecooked food donated by Westview residents. A few hours break allowed neighbors to recouperate before West End Neighborhood Development's Cocktail Party at Hammonds House Museum. The party featured music by Spanky and The Love Handles and artwork by Lillian Blades.
View photographs from part of the day's events (click on a thumbnail to enlarge):
