Author Archives: David Arneke

The politics of neighborhoods: Walkability is for liberals

The Pew Research Center does the most interesting public-opinion work you can find these days. Last week, they unveiled a massive project on political polarization. It touched on a variety of topics, including what kind of neighborhoods people prefer. Which … Continue reading

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Reminder: Neighborhood Summit, Monday 6 p.m.

The neighborhood association and the city Planning Department will hold the fourth and final neighborhood summit to wrap up the creation of a neighborhood plan. We hope you’ll join us in helping to chart a course for the future of … Continue reading

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912 Spring Garden Street: The owners didn’t exactly hold out to get their asking price (or anything near it)

There must be a sad story behind the sale of 912 Spring Garden Street. Consider: Last Sold: June 2010 for $170,000 Listed for sale: April 9, $195,000 Offer accepted: April 30, $135,000 Sale closed: May 30 Actually, those numbers are … Continue reading

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Buzzfeed: 18 hidden gems around the world, and one is in College Hill (OK, across the street)

The paragon of Internet listicles asked its readers for the best kept travel secrets in their hometowns. The result was a list of 18 pretty cool places around the world, some from such unexpected places as Jersey City, Detroit and … Continue reading

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Current draft of the neighborhood planning document is here and will be discussed at a final meeting next Monday evening

One week from tonight, the neighborhood and the city Planning Department will hold the fourth and presumably final neighborhood summit on the College Hill Neighborhood Plan. Purpose “The primary purpose of this neighborhood plan is to present practical strategies and … Continue reading

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3,000 trees and many thousands of facts about them

If you haven’t taken a look at the College Hill Tree Inventory, it’s now available by clicking here. The report includes trees at least 4 inches in diameter at a height of 4 1/2 feet. It’s accompanied by an interactive GIS … Continue reading

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Sidewalk repairs under way on South Mendenhall Street

A city crew popped up last week to effect some long overdue sidewalk replacement in the 500 block of South Mendenhall Street. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood need the same kind of attention. It’s anyone’s guess why they picked this spot … Continue reading

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Parking scofflaws beware: The Denver boot is lurking

Anyone who has struggled to find a parking space in College Hill will be interested, perhaps even gratified, to see the car pictured above on Carr Street this morning.  The yellow note stuck on the driver’s side window indicates the … Continue reading

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Duke Energy delays tree trimming again

Duke Energy has informed the city that they’re delaying their work in College Hill for about two weeks.  Maybe they’re taking some time to reflect on how everybody is so upset with them these days and to think about how to … Continue reading

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Short notice: City budget planning meeting for District 3

WHAT:           Greensboro City Council members and city officials will meet in April and May to discuss the 2014-15 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts at any of the community meetings. WHEN:           Tuesday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. WHERE:         Greensboro … Continue reading

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