Succession of Mary Ann Dayteen to Monica L. Smith
$74,000
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Crime heat wave???
Uptown Messanger is on it.
Woman shot at McDonald's on Carrollton
CarJarking and gun play off of Oak Street
And all this week.
Stay alert. Watch out for yourself and your neighbors!
As requested, the cops are patrolling in the hood.
I've seen a car twice this week.
Woman shot at McDonald's on Carrollton
CarJarking and gun play off of Oak Street
And all this week.
Stay alert. Watch out for yourself and your neighbors!
As requested, the cops are patrolling in the hood.
I've seen a car twice this week.
Monday, June 25, 2012
“Help Us Stomp Out Crime”
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
TIME:
6:00PM
“Help Us
Stomp Out Crime”
With the 610 Stompers!!!
With the 610 Stompers!!!
Commander Paul Noel
Second District
New Orleans Police
Department
504-658-5743
Commander Paul Noel
Second District
New Orleans Police
Department
504-658-5743
Friday, June 22, 2012
Parking Enforcement and the bigger picture
Sec.
106-215
No person may
Park cars or other vehicles on the sidewalk,
including the strip between the property line and the street curbing, (emphasis mine!)
without written permission of the parkway and park commission;
There is a law. At least we've cleared that up.
We do have a division of city government (which is not NOPD) that can and has quite effectively enforced parking regulations
(Jazzfest, Crescent City Classic to name a few).
The question still unanswered and on the table is what will it take to have this same arm of city government
respond to citizen complaints and enforce the law and minimally ticket the offenders?
Just this small act of ticketing the vehicle begins the education of the populace. Word of mouth works wonders.
Oh and, dare I remind all, can be a revenue generator.
Lest anyone think that we are simply being petty and have lost our ability to live and let live in this laissez faire city,
THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST PARKING CARS and "gentrification".
Have you watched the old lady in the walker or the guy with the cane, or the parent with the child in the stroller
No person may
Park cars or other vehicles on the sidewalk,
including the strip between the property line and the street curbing, (emphasis mine!)
without written permission of the parkway and park commission;
There is a law. At least we've cleared that up.
We do have a division of city government (which is not NOPD) that can and has quite effectively enforced parking regulations
(Jazzfest, Crescent City Classic to name a few).
The question still unanswered and on the table is what will it take to have this same arm of city government
respond to citizen complaints and enforce the law and minimally ticket the offenders?
Just this small act of ticketing the vehicle begins the education of the populace. Word of mouth works wonders.
Oh and, dare I remind all, can be a revenue generator.
Lest anyone think that we are simply being petty and have lost our ability to live and let live in this laissez faire city,
THIS IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST PARKING CARS and "gentrification".
Have you watched the old lady in the walker or the guy with the cane, or the parent with the child in the stroller
have to
make their way from the sidewalk to the street because of a parked car?
We "sell" (yes Mitch SELL) New Orleans as being a city of neighborhoods..... WALKABLE neighborhoods,
except you have to walk in the street.
For all new construction of corners for sidewalks the city is required by law to build wheelchair ramps
(why with huge tripping hazard bumps that I can barely manage, heaven help the lady with the walker or the guy with the cane, or the parent with a stroller)
and then these ramps are used like driveways so that people can park their vehicles on the sidewalk.
But there is still more.
Parking on the sidewalk and rolling over those horrible rollover curbs BREAKS the infrastructure,
We "sell" (yes Mitch SELL) New Orleans as being a city of neighborhoods..... WALKABLE neighborhoods,
except you have to walk in the street.
For all new construction of corners for sidewalks the city is required by law to build wheelchair ramps
(why with huge tripping hazard bumps that I can barely manage, heaven help the lady with the walker or the guy with the cane, or the parent with a stroller)
and then these ramps are used like driveways so that people can park their vehicles on the sidewalk.
But there is still more.
Parking on the sidewalk and rolling over those horrible rollover curbs BREAKS the infrastructure,
the
very precious, expensive to repair and replace
infrastructure.
And I
am NOT just talking about the curbs and the
sidewalks.
I can
and have sent pictures showing how illegal parking (as defined by law noted at
the start of this note)
has
resulted in broken Sewerage and Water Board infrastructure (the 8300 Block of
Apricot has been for almost a year and continues to be a lovely
example).
This
broken infrastructure takes our tax dollars and increased S&W costs to
repair.
And we
all know about the state of the budgets of the city and
S&W.
But
there is still MORE.
Parking
on the front lawn or the green space between the sidewalk and the street often
results in this "green space" becoming paved space.
Did
anyone listen when we had the Dutch Dialogues? Anyone? I know I
did.
We are
paving paradise. We are paving the very ground that can soak up the rain water,
easing flooding risks and
provide
places to plant trees that can help with the heat island affect and soak up the
C02 that will only make the sea level rise higher and
faster.
All
these things are connected.
And
there is a law on the books that allows an arm of the city to ticket and tow if
necessary.
Why
can't the city see that all these things are connected? Why can't the city
enforce the laws, generate revenue in the process,
prevent
damage to expensive to replace infrastructure, support COMPLETE STREETS which
provide for walkable neighborhoods, help prevent
flooding
and
..... well I think you get the picture.
It
isn't going to solve world hunger of give us world peace.... but it is a SMART!
long term approach to a solvable problem and that's a
start.
Please
consider allowing the same "city forces" that enforce parking regulation during
special events to respond to citizen complaints
regarding
repeat
and blantant parking violations.
Yes
this note is dripping in sarcasm. But like many who rallied to ensure that New
Orleans rebounded from the PostKatrina levee
failures
I have
made calls to the Quality of Life Officer, asked for parking enforcement from
Public Works, taken pictures of repeatedly reported S&W
damage,
called
Safety & Permits when illegal paving of entire front yards was taking place
and put flyers on cars with the parking laws as
communicated
to us
by the NOPD...... and I'm not seeing things getting any
better.
This solvable
problem deserves more serious attention than the city as given it to this
point.
Jenel
Hazlett
8306
Pritchard Place
New
Orleans, LA 70118
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Recent Break Ins
There have been recent break-ins in our neighborhood.
They have been reported to NOPD and we have asked for additional patrols.
BE SMART.
Lock you doors & windows.
If you have a fence or gate, lock these 2.
Don't leave stuff in your vehicles that might tempt thieves.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Watch out for your neighbors. Talk to each other. Stay alert.
They have been reported to NOPD and we have asked for additional patrols.
BE SMART.
Lock you doors & windows.
If you have a fence or gate, lock these 2.
Don't leave stuff in your vehicles that might tempt thieves.
Pay attention to your surroundings.
Watch out for your neighbors. Talk to each other. Stay alert.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Community Conversations on Coastal Restoration
Community Conversations on
Coastal Restoration, this Tuesday June 19th at 6PM.
Join us for some conversation,
some crawfish pies, and some short films! This will be a laid back, fun and
informative event.
Short Film and Conversation
Topics include:
• The impact of the BP oil
spill on Black and Vietnamese fisherman.
• Coastal Restoration
Jobs
• The Federal Restore
Act
• 2012 Coastal Master Plan
+ Louisiana First Hiring Act
Date: Tuesday June 19th,
2012
Time: 6:00pm -
7:30pmFree food will be provided.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Save the Times Picayune.... Sign the Petition
Click here to sign the petition to Save the Times Picayune.
A great city deserves a great newpaper
and we've had one of the best for too long to lose it now.
Add your name to list of those who want Newhouse to know that
New Orleans isn't like other cities
and that a newspaper with loyal readership deserves 7 day a week delivery.
This isn't a choice of newpaper or online.
It's a choice between quality news and drivel.
A great city deserves a great newpaper
and we've had one of the best for too long to lose it now.
Add your name to list of those who want Newhouse to know that
New Orleans isn't like other cities
and that a newspaper with loyal readership deserves 7 day a week delivery.
This isn't a choice of newpaper or online.
It's a choice between quality news and drivel.
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Pope John Paul II Exhibit @ Notre Dame Seminary on Carrollton Ave.
http://www.nola.com/religion/index.ssf/2012/05/archdiocese_asks_wendy_vitter.html
"The Archdiocese of New Orleans has asked Wendy Vitter to head the local planning and execution of a major exhibit on Pope John Paul II coming to New Orleans in February. The archdiocese said Vitter, a lawyer, will organize and oversee all local operations, from advance planning until the exhibit closes in May. Selecting and delivering the contents of the papal exhibit is the work of the National Exhibits Association, essentially a one-man enterprise headed by the Rev. Malcolm Neyland, a Lubbock Texas priest with personal relationships among Vatican art museum officials.
The exhibit, consisting of dozens of personal items belonging to John Paul II, will open Feb. 4, the day after the Super Bowl. The exhibit will include many of the late pope’s personal possessions, family pictures, and some religious items, including his famous crosier, which he carried through the city on his 1987 visit here.
It leaves New Orleans for to Seattle.
Vitter said in an interview Tuesday the exhibit might well attract more than 200,000 visitors.
Vitter said she has reached out to local City Council members and neighborhood leaders to sound out their concerns, if any, about the impact of the exhibit on the South Carrollton Avenue neighborhood around the seminary.
So far she has heard none, she said.
Vitter said timed tickets giving visitors appointments will likely go on sale on a still-to-be-developed web site in late summer or early fall.
"The Archdiocese of New Orleans has asked Wendy Vitter to head the local planning and execution of a major exhibit on Pope John Paul II coming to New Orleans in February. The archdiocese said Vitter, a lawyer, will organize and oversee all local operations, from advance planning until the exhibit closes in May. Selecting and delivering the contents of the papal exhibit is the work of the National Exhibits Association, essentially a one-man enterprise headed by the Rev. Malcolm Neyland, a Lubbock Texas priest with personal relationships among Vatican art museum officials.
The exhibit, consisting of dozens of personal items belonging to John Paul II, will open Feb. 4, the day after the Super Bowl. The exhibit will include many of the late pope’s personal possessions, family pictures, and some religious items, including his famous crosier, which he carried through the city on his 1987 visit here.
It leaves New Orleans for to Seattle.
Vitter said in an interview Tuesday the exhibit might well attract more than 200,000 visitors.
Vitter said she has reached out to local City Council members and neighborhood leaders to sound out their concerns, if any, about the impact of the exhibit on the South Carrollton Avenue neighborhood around the seminary.
So far she has heard none, she said.
Vitter said timed tickets giving visitors appointments will likely go on sale on a still-to-be-developed web site in late summer or early fall.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Meeting on Land Use Planning
Neighborhood
Participation Program (NPP) for Land Use
Actions
The City Planning
Commission invites you to attend the presentation of a draft report recommending
creation of a Neighborhood Participation Program for Land Use
Actions.
6pm – 8pm, Wednesday,
June 13
First Grace United
Methodist
Church
(at the intersection with
Jeff Davis
Pkwy.
The NPP for Land Use
Actions’ goal is the establishment of a system for organized and effective
neighborhood participation in land-use decisions. “Land use actions” include the
City Planning Commission’s range of responsibilities under the City Charter. The
Commission prepares the City’s Master Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, and
Subdivision Regulations, approves proposals for the disposition of public
property, and recommends a five-year Capital Improvement
Program.
For more information, call
City Planning at 504-658-7033.
Kimono Pillows by Karen Gadbois
See article in New Orleans Homes & Lifestyles.
Pillows made from Kimonos by NorthWest Carrollton resident Karen Gadbois.
"Textile artist Karen Gadbois has been collecting less formal kimonos since her college days as a textile student at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She often purchased frayed kimonos once worn by housewives. One merchant she located sold bags of kimonos by the pound.
Many kimonos were decorated with flowers and nature scenes and told a clear narrative. These were worn mostly by Japanese women. Kimonos worn by men often featured bold geometric patterns with strong graphic designs.
'Japanese are creative in their dyeing techniques,' says Gadbois. 'The Shibori technique is a sophisticated form of tie-dyeing that results in a beautiful pattern of little dots. The ikat technique forms different gradations of colors. These ancient forms of craftsmanship fascinate me.'
Gadbois loved the sturdiness of the fabrics. By unfolding the kimonos and using the pieces that were not frayed, she began making throw pillows, wall-hangings, curtains and scarves. Today she sells her kimono-inspired textiles at private shows three or four times a year."
Pillows made from Kimonos by NorthWest Carrollton resident Karen Gadbois.
"Textile artist Karen Gadbois has been collecting less formal kimonos since her college days as a textile student at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She often purchased frayed kimonos once worn by housewives. One merchant she located sold bags of kimonos by the pound.
Many kimonos were decorated with flowers and nature scenes and told a clear narrative. These were worn mostly by Japanese women. Kimonos worn by men often featured bold geometric patterns with strong graphic designs.
'Japanese are creative in their dyeing techniques,' says Gadbois. 'The Shibori technique is a sophisticated form of tie-dyeing that results in a beautiful pattern of little dots. The ikat technique forms different gradations of colors. These ancient forms of craftsmanship fascinate me.'
Gadbois loved the sturdiness of the fabrics. By unfolding the kimonos and using the pieces that were not frayed, she began making throw pillows, wall-hangings, curtains and scarves. Today she sells her kimono-inspired textiles at private shows three or four times a year."
Sunday, June 10, 2012
The Great NorthWest Carrollton Swamp
This is the 8300 Block of Apricot Street. There has been a leak at this address for almost a year. It has been repeatedly reported to Sewerage and Water Board. It is across from the Head Start School at Incarnate Word. It is mosquito season. The repairs need to be made as soon as possible. This is what happens when folks are allowed to park illegally. They park and rollover the S&W Infrastructure which breaks down and leaks.
8222 Apple
Please see photos taken on June 9, 2012 of the property on 8222 Apple Street.
The property is open to the elements and has never been remediated since Katrina.
The property is a danger to the neighborhood as it appears that there have been squatters using the building.
Fire is also a concern as this building is *very* close to the other immediately adjacent and occuiped homes.
The property is open to the elements and has never been remediated since Katrina.
The property is a danger to the neighborhood as it appears that there have been squatters using the building.
Fire is also a concern as this building is *very* close to the other immediately adjacent and occuiped homes.
8424-26 Apple ... Again...
Back in 2009, we tracked down the owner of this property and notified him that we were reporting it to the city. The city reviewed the property and found the owner guilty of blight.
After boarding up the property the owner has allowed the building to sit and has done nothing to maintain it. Looking at the Assessor's website reveals that the City seems to have some ownership and responsibility for the property now.
How said that after the neighborhood tracks down the owner and follows protocal in trying to address blight that city fails to follow through and the property is allowed to be stripped and open to the elements so that it is s now in worse shape than it was in 2009. Notification has been sent to the city regarding the state of the property.
Below are photos taken on June 9, 2012
After boarding up the property the owner has allowed the building to sit and has done nothing to maintain it. Looking at the Assessor's website reveals that the City seems to have some ownership and responsibility for the property now.
How said that after the neighborhood tracks down the owner and follows protocal in trying to address blight that city fails to follow through and the property is allowed to be stripped and open to the elements so that it is s now in worse shape than it was in 2009. Notification has been sent to the city regarding the state of the property.
Below are photos taken on June 9, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS COLLECTION DAY
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 12, 2012 - DUE
TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
NEW DATE - SATURDAY, JUNE
9, 2012
FROM 8:00 A.M. UNTIL
1:00 P.M.
2829 ELYSIAN FIELDS
AVENUE
FOR ORLEANS
PROOF OF RESIDENCY
REQUIRED: VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE OR BRAKE TAG
ITEMS ACCEPTED ON JUNE
9TH ONLY
|
*BATTERIES
(household/auto)
|
*TELEVISIONS
|
*AEROSOLS
|
|
*INCANDESCENT
BULBS
|
*PAINT (Latex and oil
based)
|
*HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS
|
|
*FLUORESCENT
BULBS
|
*PAINT THINNER,
VARNISH
|
*DRAINO,
BLEACH
|
|
*PESTICIDES
|
*GROUT
|
*FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS
|
|
*GARDEN
CHEMICALS
|
*OIL,
GASOLINE
|
*MERCURY
DEVICES
|
|
*MURIATIC
ACID
|
*ANTIFREEZE
|
* POOL
SHOCK
|
ITEMS ALSO ACCEPTED ON
JUNE 9th AND AT ALL MONTHLY (SECOND SATURDAY) DROP OFF
DAYS
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Paper
(newspaper/magazines/office paper/junk mail/phone
books)
|
*Ink Jet cartridges,
toner cartridges
|
*Digital cameras, DVRs,
digital picture
frames
|
|
Metals
(aluminum/steel/tin)
|
*Laptops
|
*Stereos and
Speakers
|
|
Plastics (#1 through
#3)
|
*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
|
Not accepting:
explosives, radioactive materials, medical waste, asbestos, glass, hazardous
waste from businesses or schools
*These items should
never be placed in garbage or curbside recycling carts or
bins
Sponsored by: Keep New
Orleans Beautiful, CACRC, The Green Project, FCC Environmental, Sewerage and
Water Board, Materials Management Group, The Young Leadership Council, Urban
League Young Professionals, Coca Cola, Office of Neighborhood Engagement, Office
of Coastal and Environmental Affairs, DPM, DPW, NOPD, NOFD, NOEMS, OPSO.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Mosquito Season - do what you can....
To assist in controlling the mosquito population and take precautions against
coming in contact with infected mosquitos by doing the following:
- Empty all containers of standing water; this includes small containers, old tires, etc.
- Wear lightweight clothing that covers arms and legs.
Every week the city will pick up 2 Tires along with your other garbage as long as these tires are placed *next* to your very large city provided garbage can.
So if you see a tire and have the where with all to pick it up, please take it home and put it out for the city to haul away. You are paying for it!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
New Orleans - top shopping city - Travel & Leisure
See link for source
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2153449/New-York-takes-dismal-FOURTH-place-list-best-U-S-cities-shopping-youll-guess-three.html
"The shopping category was divided into subcategories of luxury stores, independent boutiques, antiques markets, flea markets and interior design stores and the results subsequently combined for an overall score."
"Though New York took the number one spot in the luxury store sub-division followed by Chicago and Los Angeles, it failed to perform when it came to the other types of retail locale."
This comment on the article captures what makes the New Orleans experience special:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2153449/New-York-takes-dismal-FOURTH-place-list-best-U-S-cities-shopping-youll-guess-three.html
"The shopping category was divided into subcategories of luxury stores, independent boutiques, antiques markets, flea markets and interior design stores and the results subsequently combined for an overall score."
"Though New York took the number one spot in the luxury store sub-division followed by Chicago and Los Angeles, it failed to perform when it came to the other types of retail locale."
This comment on the article captures what makes the New Orleans experience special:
New Orleans has had a real burst of entrepreneurship
spirit and corporate development since Katrina. I just moved back after 8 years
out of the area, and it is astonishing. The music scene bleeds into the art
scene, and that bleeds into a great fashion and crafstman industry. If you've
never been to New Orleans, you need to see what people are talking about. The
food is delish, yes, but the shopping really is killer. There is upscale, for
those who have the need for that kind of status symbol. Quite frankly, I'd
rather have an original bag designed by a local artist or a stunning piece of
jewelry crafted by a jewelry-smith who has original ideas with whimsical themes
and doesn't take themselves too seriously. I guess that's the issue with the New
Yorkers who are flabbergasted by this survey, they take themselves too damn
seriously. Cheers, y'all!
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Trees and neighborhood quality
Through our work with Hike for KaTREEna, NorthWest Carrollton encourages planting TREES.
Trees reduce crime
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2012/05/can-trees-actually-deter-crime/2107/
http://www.care2.com/causes/can-planting-more-trees-reduce-urban-crime-rates.html
Trees improve energy efficiency and fight the "heat sink effect" of urban areas
http://forestry.usu.edu/htm/city-and-town/tree-selection/planting-trees-for-energy-conservation-the-right-tree-in-the-right-place
They slow traffic
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8368917/Trees-could-be-alternative-to-speed-cameras.html
The narrower the street, the slower the traffic. Trees the effect of making the street feel narrow even when the surface area stays the same.
Parking your car properly ON the street instead of over the curb or sidewalk also SLOWS traffic down.
Trees improve air quality
http://news.discovery.com/earth/trees-pollutants-voc.html
Trees improve the quality of life in a neighborhood.
The same neighborhood without trees will be deemed (by humans walking or riding on the streets) as not as nice as one with trees.
http://www.upworthy.com/the-gap-between-the-rich-and-the-poor-is-so-large-you-can-literally-see-it-from-?g=2
http://billmoyers.com/2012/06/10/how-to-spot-income-inequality-from-space-count-the-trees/
Trees reduce crime
http://www.theatlanticcities.com/neighborhoods/2012/05/can-trees-actually-deter-crime/2107/
http://www.care2.com/causes/can-planting-more-trees-reduce-urban-crime-rates.html
Trees improve energy efficiency and fight the "heat sink effect" of urban areas
http://forestry.usu.edu/htm/city-and-town/tree-selection/planting-trees-for-energy-conservation-the-right-tree-in-the-right-place
They slow traffic
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/8368917/Trees-could-be-alternative-to-speed-cameras.html
The narrower the street, the slower the traffic. Trees the effect of making the street feel narrow even when the surface area stays the same.
Parking your car properly ON the street instead of over the curb or sidewalk also SLOWS traffic down.
Trees improve air quality
http://news.discovery.com/earth/trees-pollutants-voc.html
Trees improve the quality of life in a neighborhood.
The same neighborhood without trees will be deemed (by humans walking or riding on the streets) as not as nice as one with trees.
http://www.upworthy.com/the-gap-between-the-rich-and-the-poor-is-so-large-you-can-literally-see-it-from-?g=2
http://billmoyers.com/2012/06/10/how-to-spot-income-inequality-from-space-count-the-trees/
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