Free “Hard Hat” Open House at 919 Spring Garden St., Jan. 17, noon to 2 pm

Posted on Jan 13, 2015 by Judy Horn

Preservation Greensboro and A408Studio are hosting a Preservation Greensboro Love-a-Landmark party at 919 Spring Garden Street … it is a “Hard Hat Preview” party. 

A rare opportunity to tour the home while it is under construction.  This will be one of the last times to see all of the “layers” of construction dating back to the early 1900’s.

  • Saturday, Jan. 17, noon to 2 p.m., rain or shine.
  • Free of charge.
  • Meet the A408Studio team, Architect and General Contractor and “talk shop.”
  • Light refreshments.
  • Project information: 919 Spring Garden Street Project Information
  • Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather – the home is NOT heated.
  • Please wear appropriate foot wear and clothing – the job sit is safe but it is a construction site – no high heel or open-toe shoes.  
  • Please enter the home from the front door on Spring Garden Street.  Free on-street parking available but limited, please honor all parking laws and regulations.
  • Map: 919 Spring Garden Street, Greensboro
  • Contact Preservation Greensboro for more details: 336-272-5003 or email A408Studio at Information@A408Studio.com
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Two (Important) Upcoming Neighborhood Plan Meetings

Posted on Jan 12, 2015 by Judy Horn

All College Hill residents are welcome to attend a short meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant to discuss any final questions they may have regarding the Neighborhood Plan before the plan is presented to the Planning Board the following day. This plan has been through many alterations over these past years, and this final version reflects the feedback (both positive and negative) received by the Planning Department.

The College Hill Neighborhood Association supports the plan and strongly encourages residents to attend the Planning Board meeting to speak in support of the plan. The Planning Board meeting is set for Wednesday Jan. 21st at 4 p.m., in the Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal building. 

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Draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan on January Planning Board Agenda

Posted on Jan 06, 2015 by Judy Horn

Dear College Hill residents, property owners, and other stakeholders:

The Draft College Hill Neighborhood Plan (CHNP) has been extensively revised and is now available for public review.  The revised Draft CHNP is scheduled to be presented to the Greensboro Planning Board, for review and recommendation in a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.  The Planning Board meeting will be held in the City Council Chamber, 300 W. Washington St., beginning at 4 p.m. (NOTE: the Planning Board’s meeting time has been adjusted from previous 2 p.m. start time, in order to make the meetings more accessible to the public).

 Full details at: http://collegehillneighborhoodplan.com/2014/12/17/revised-draft-of-college-hill-neighborhood-plan/

 

 

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Progress report on 919 Spring Garden Street

Posted on Dec 22, 2014 by David Arneke
New owners and their architects

New owners Susan and Richard Stone, right, and Steve Johnson and Janet Mazzurco, owners of A408 Studio, at 919 Spring Garden Street

From James Keith:

I wanted to send along a positive progress note regarding 919 Spring Garden St. The roofers, Robert Leonard Roofing, are well along in their process of repairing/replacing the slate roof. They are working very hard, and the quality of work is obvious. Also of note: The rear addition to the home has been entirely framed in by A408 Studio and things are looking very nice.

Passing by this home continues to renew my commitment to this neighborhood. We are a strong group of residents, and our ability to make things happen is made clear by the progress at 919. I hope this property continues to be a reminder that when we collaborate with the right people, and continue to push for what is best for our neighborhood, we can and will accomplish all of the things necessary to improve the safety and infrastructure of our district while preserving the beautiful history that makes us Greensboro’s first Historic District.

Happy Holidays to all, safe travels, and please make sure someone is watching your place if you are leaving town.

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NC Boys Choir to Perform in College Hill Dec. 14

Posted on Dec 05, 2014 by Judy Horn

The NORTH CAROLINA BOYS CHOIR will present a FREE 90-minute concert at 5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at the College Place United Methodist Church, 509 Tate St., Greensboro. The evening will feature sacred Advent and Christmas music. The 32 member choir, based in Durham, travels nationally and internationally. The choir held a sold-out concert in Carnegie Hall this past summer.

An offering will be received and non-perishable canned goods will be collected to support the Spartan Open Pantry which helps the UNCG community fight hunger/food insecurity.

For more information, visit ncboyschoir.org or collegeplaceumc.com, or phone 275-3363.

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College Hill Landscaping Workshop: Dec 4, 7 p.m.

Posted on Nov 25, 2014 by Judy Horn

Please mark your calendars!

The College Hill Neighborhood Association will be holding a neighborhood landscaping workshop on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at 501 S. Mendenhall St.

Our landscape consultants, Lee Rogers and Randall Romie, will be presenting some options for moving forward with our landscaped beds, and we’d like to get as much neighborhood input as possible. All College Hill residents are welcome! Please share this information with your neighbors.

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College Hill Neighborhood Assn Meets Mon., Dec. 1, 7 p.m.

Posted on Nov 24, 2014 by Judy Horn

The College Hill Neighborhood Association will meet Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant Presbyterian Church on South Mendenhall Street. All College Hill residents are welcome to attend. One of the items on the agenda is a brief presentation by a representative of Duke Energy who will discuss vegetation management plans for College Hill. The full agenda is still under development and will be available at the meeting. A link to minutes from the October meeting is below.

CHNA_Oct27_2014_Minutes

 

 

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Next CHNA Meeting: Dec. 1

Posted on Oct 31, 2014 by Judy Horn

Mark your calendars. The next College Hill Neighborhood Association meeting will be on Monday, Dec. 1, 2014 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant Presbyterian Church on South Mendenhall Street.

Why no meeting in November? Because the CHNA meeting always precedes the Historic Preservation Commission’s meetings. This makes it possible for us to weigh in on any Certificate of Appropriateness (CoA) applications affecting College Hill. The HPC combines its November and December meeting, so the CHNA will meet on the Monday before their combined Nov/Dec meeting.

 

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This weekend’s schedule for UNCG homecoming events; fireworks scheduled for about 9:30 p.m. Saturday

Posted on Oct 29, 2014 by David Arneke

The following information is from UNCG’s Division of Student Affairs, provided by our very helpful university contact, Terri Cartner.

This week, October 27th through November 2nd, is UNCG’s Homecoming Week. There are many events happening on campus this week, culminating in a numerous events and activities this weekend.

You will see increased traffic near campus, you may hear increased noise from campus, and you may see more student activity near campus.

For more detailed information on Homecoming, click here. The full schedule is published on the web page, including all public events and activities.

Following are a few of the highlights:

Saturday, November 1

  • 9 a.m.: Homecoming 5K Run: This will create increased traffic near campus. Portions of Spring Garden Street near campus, Walker Avenue, and Gray Drive will be closed for several hours.
  • 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Museum Tours, Weatherspoon Art Museum
  • 4 p.m.: Children’s Festival for Homecoming, EUC Lawn
  • 4 p.m.: Homecoming Music, EUC Lawn. There will be increased noise near UNCG from 107.5 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the simulcast from campus
  • 4:30 p.m.: Homecoming Parade, EUC Lawn
  • 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.: “The Breakfast Club” 80’s tribute band will play on the EUC lawn. There will be amplified sound, and neighbors near UNCG will hear the band.
  • 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (approximate): Men’s Soccer, Soccer Stadium
  • 9:30 p.m. (approximate): Homecoming fireworks show. There will be loud bangs and noises, flashing lights, and aerial explosions normally associated with fireworks displays. The display will be similar in length to the shows at Greensboro Grasshoppers games. The fireworks are presented by a licensed, state-approved fireworks firm – the same firm serving the Grasshoppers.

If you witness student behaviors in your neighborhood which concern you, please contact the Greensboro Police Department by calling 911. The GPD is aware of UNCG homecoming activities and can work closely with the UNCG Police Department.

We hope you can take advantage of the UNCG Homecoming activities, especially the 5K run/walk/roll and the Homecoming parade and party. The Weatherspoon Art Gallery is open all weekend with free admission, and our volleyball and soccer games are free to attend.

If you have questions or concerns, please call me at 334-5099 or e-mail me.

Jim S. Settle, Ph.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

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College Hill Neighborhood Assn to Meet Monday, 10/27/2014, 7 p.m.

Posted on Oct 26, 2014 by Judy Horn

The October meeting of the College Hill Neighborhood Association will be  held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, in the Fellowship Hall of the Church of the Covenant, 501 S. Mendenhall St.  Draft minutes from the September meeting are posted below. All College Hill residents are welcome to attend.

CHNA_Sept21_2014_Minutes

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