Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007
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Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007
NEIGHBOR CABBAGETOWN CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Vol.15/No. 4 177 ESTORIA STREET · ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30316 «i» You Can Make a Difference Also in this issue... Laura Ferguson’s Society News Cabbagetown Park Wins Award Real Estate Report TPS Report Krog Tunnel Mural Info Cabbagetown Initiative Update Green Ways page 4 page 5 page 6 page 7 page 8 page 8 page 8 « » The next Neighborhood Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 10th at the Community Center CNIA meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Community Center, 177 Estoria Street Agenda 1. Sewer separation update 2. Public safety (APD) 3. New member introductions 4. Review of March meeting minutes 5. UDC cases 6. CNIA officer reports 7. New business - Krog Tunnel entrance mural - Neighborhood Vote ¶» « Meeting Calendar Note: All meetings are held at the Community Center at 7:00pm, unless otherwise noted, and are open to anyone interested. Upcoming Meeting Dates: CNIA Hist. Pres. Cmte. CI April 2007 Tuesday Monday Tuesday 04/13 04/107 04/01 Please send all meeting and event information to [email protected] Community Center Events Yoga: Every Mon @ 7pm and Sat @ 11am AA meetings: Every Thursday 8-9pm & Sunday 8-9pm Hudson Really… is there anything more satisfying to the soul than knowing you made a difference in someone’s life? If you’re looking for a way to get the great feeling that comes with giving back, block April 28th on your calendar. Unlike some larger neighborhoods, the residents in Cabbagetown share a strong connection with each other and their community. While we may not agree on everything, we seem to stand on common ground when it comes to looking out for each other. We all know someone around the corner, or down the street, who’s fallen on rough times at some point. Most of these people quietly go about their business and live their lives; never complaining, never asking for help, never wanting to be a burden to someone else. They do the best they can with what they have, and let go of the things they’re no longer able to do. Fortunately, there are a lot of us who are willing and able to make the world better for someone else, while stirring up some good karma for ourselves. On April 28th we’ll kick of the first “Cabbagetown Cares” day. If you’re willing to flex some muscle and get dirty, meet us at the Esther Peachy Lefevre Park at 9:00am. From there we’ll walk to the work site. This is a yard project that involves at least one run to the dump, so if you have a pick-up and you’re willing to haul, please let us know in advance via email. Bring your gardening tool of choice, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. We’ll provide the bottled water. The recipient’s name and address will not be shared until the actual event. A lot of us are uncomfortable receiving help – even when it comes from the heart with no strings attached. In some cases, it’s best to keep the spotlight pointed in another direction in order to respect people’s dignity. Hopefully this will be the first of many “Cabbagetown Cares” days. If you have feedback or suggestions on where efforts should be focused in the future, just drop an email: [email protected]. Page 2/April 2007 Cabbagetown Neighbor «©» Kelbi [email protected] 404-217-7222 Route: Estoria & Pearl from Wylie to Kirkwood & 97 Estoria Bar Tim Messier [email protected] Route: Savannah CABBAGETOWN NEIGHBOR is a monthly newsletter produced by the Cabbagetown Neighborhood Improvement Association (CNIA), a non-profit organization. Publication is supported by advertisers. Classified ads of 25 words or less and announcements are free of charge to residents. Please submit news articles, announcements, and ads to: [email protected]. Previously published issues and advertising rates are available for download under the CNIA tab at cabbagetown.com. CNIA Board of Directors: President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary NPU Representative Jason Snyder Jason Zyglis Julie Stephens John Dirga Sam Rasnake Karin Lovell Newsletter Distribution: Dan Thompson Substitute Delivery People: Laura Ferguson Susan McCracken Lisa Myers Contributors: Nathan Bolster Barrett Krise Steve Williams Laura Ferguson Leah-Lowe Lane Editor: Hudson Buying a New House? We Have Scores of Mortgages to Meet Your Needs. Here are just a couple: Six-Month Siesta:Allows a seller to pay all of your settlement costs plus your first six months of payments. Interest-Rate Smackdown: Knock a percentage point off your interest rate during the costly first year of home ownership, going to market rate in the 2nd year, and one point higher in the third year for the remainder of the 30-year term. Year 1: Interest Rate 4.75%, APR 4.86% Year 2: Interest Rate 5.75% Year 3: Interest Rate 6.75% (pricing 3/19/07 assuming loan amount of $200,000) Laura Ferguson Office (404) 266-0662 Cell (678) 644-1429 235 Peachtree Street, Suite 400 Atlanta, GA 30303 Georgia Residential Mortgage License #7241 770-226-2345 Julie Dalia [email protected] 504-715-7551 Route: Estoria from Kirkwood to Memorial and Mollie Charlene Cottam [email protected] Route: Pearl from Kirkwood to Memorial Lynn Pietak & Mark Walsh Route: Kirkwood & Short 404-524-4926 Chris Hight Route: 404-525-1482 [email protected] Celine Bufkin [email protected] Route: Powell from Gaskill to Memorial Memorial from Powell to Boulevard 404-524-5434 Melissa Bowen [email protected] Route: Berean from Gaskill to 180 Berean 404-314-0025 Holly Hollinger [email protected] Route: Tye 404-522-5753 Sandy Strojny [email protected] Route: Berean from Tennelle to 180 Berean 404-653-0907 Cathy Wise [email protected] Route: Powell from Wylie to Gaskill 678-984-7072 Dian Huff Route: Iswald [email protected] 404-588-9858 Hudson Route: Gaskill [email protected] 404-521-1935 John Dirga [email protected] 404-222-0644 Route: Carroll & Reinhardt, Mill Houses & Agave VJ & Misty [email protected] Route: Berean from Gaskill to Memorial Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007/Page 3 128 Estoria $439,900 3 Bedrooms / 3 Baths No detail was overlooked in the renovation of this home ~ from the custom designed, hand-built kitchen, to the library nook, to the playroom of every child’s fantasy, this house is truly a work of art! It features a wide center-hall entrance, hardwood floors throughout, laundry facilities on both the first and second floors, a mud room, single car garage, and beautifully landscaped front and back yards. 195 Pearl $267,900 2 Bedrooms / 2 Bath This sunny home features original doors, windows and moldings, along with such modern comforts as a jetted tub and walk-in closet. The bonus room is perfect for an office, den, or dining area. 724 Mollie $195,000 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Located on a quiet deadend street, this home is literally a few steps from the Cabbagetown Park! It features a new kitchen, new bath and a bonus room. Page 4/April 2007 Cabbagetown Neighbor Laura Ferguson’s David Thayer of Powell Street, the crabbiest bon vivant this side of the Mississippi, turned 60 last month. To celebrate, he threw a party at his American Gothic house, with the usual mix of wealthy Buckhead patrons, homeless people, and Mexican day laborers. Everyone had a good time, owing to the fact that David’s partner, Richard, his chief rival in the ornery sweepstakes, stayed in his room the whole time. When I asked David to pose in a cone-shaped birthday hat for this Society Page mention -- he told me to go *#%@ myself. Good thing Judy Staples was more willing. She donned the hat to pose for a photo celebrating her new profession as a realtor. Judy has signed on with Adams Realtors and is now eager to work with Cabbageheads on the dilapidated clapboard structures they view as acceptable housing. She moved to Cabbagetown in 1988, setting a record when she paid $50,000 for a house on Berean Avenue. Give Judy a call at 404-271-7824. Reed LaPlant and Holly Groom, arguably the most well-adjusted couple in Cabbagetown, will be welcoming their baby any day now. Reed has been working day and night to get the nursery ready. They don’t know whether they’re having a girl or a boy. But just in case their child fulfills their dreams of becoming an Appalachian rapper, they’re considering the name “’Lil Cabbage.” Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007/Page 5 Cabbagetown Park Scores an Award! Leah-Lane Lowe Congratulations to Cabbagetown for having an award winning park! Cabbagetown Park was on display this month at the annual Greenprints Conference, sponsored by the Southface Energy Institute. Our park was selected by the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment for display during their weekend conference. Ecos Environmental Design, Inc. designed Cabbagetown Park and submitted this design to the annual photo - courtesy of Ecos Environmental Design, Inc Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects awards jury, and it won an award for 2007! We will be getting a copy of the award to hang in our Community Center. Tova Baruch, former President of Cabbagetown Initiative, and Ashley Derrick, the park’s former Executive Director, attended the annual GaASLA awards dinner on Saturday March 10th where photos of the park were shown and Ecos accepted the award. To find out more about our award winning park designers visit http://www.ecosedi.com/ photo - courtesy of Ecos Environmental Design, Inc Page 6/April 2007 Cabbagetown Neighbor What’s Happening with Real Estate in Our Community? Houses For Sale 61 Chester Avenue 3BD/1.5 BA 102 Estoria Street 2 BD/2 BA 139 Estoria Street 2 BD/2 BA 143 Estoria Street 2 BD/2 BA 174 Estoria Street 3 BD/3.5 BA 176 Estoria Street 3 BD/3.5 BA 199 Estoria Street 2 BD/1.5 BA 218 Estoria Street 3 BR/3 BA 254 Estoria Street 2 BR/2.5 BA 776 Fulton Terrace 3 BD/2.5 BA 838 Fulton Terrace 1 BD/1 BA 724 Mollie Street 1 BD/1 BA 101 Pearl Street 3 BD/2.5 BA 144 Pearl Street 3 BD/1 BA 195 Pearl Street 2 BD/2 BA 239 Pearl Street 3 BD/3.5 BA 140 Powell Street 4 BD/2 BA 235 Powell Street 2BD/2 BA 147 Savannah Street 2 BD/2 BA 199 Savannah Street 3 BD/2 BA 690 Gaskill Street 2-4 BD/2 BA Houses Under Contract 784 Harold Avenue 3 BR/3 BA 255 Iswald Street 2 BD/2 BA 266 Iswald Street 2 BD/1 BA 785 Marcus Street 3 BR/2 BA 815 Marcus Street 3 BR/1 BA Asking Price $249,900 $299,900 $324,950 $319,900 $367,900 $371,900 $259,900 $439,900 $278,500 $379,900 $180,000 Multi-Dwelling For Sale Asking 185 Pearl Street $274,900 Duplex 228 Powell Street $569,900 Quadraplex The Stacks Unit F107 1 BD/1 BA Unit H120 1 BD/1 BA Multi-Dwelling U/C 138 Tye Street Quadraplex Condos/Lofts Sold as of 01/31Price Price $329,900 Condos/Lofts For Sale Asking Price 212 Berean Unit 1 2 BD/1 BA Unit 2 2 BD/1 BA Unit 3 2 BD/1 BA Unit 4 2 BD/1 BA 212 Berean $147,000 $145,000 $152,000 $150,000 $259,900 Milltown Lofts Unit 105 1 BD/1 BA Unit 304 2 BD/2 BA Unit 410 2 BD/2 BA Unit 804 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1104 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1106 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1110 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1112 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1114 2 BD/2 BA The Stacks Unit F101 2 BD/2 BA Unit F203 1 BD/1 BA Unit H318 1 BD/1 BA Unit H425 2 BD/2 BA Unit H511 1 BD/1 BA $180,000 Condos/Lofts Under Contract $195,000 $391,000 $289,900 $267,900 $379,900 $425,000 $289,900 $279,900 $334,900 $489,900 $380,000 $259,000 $199,900 Houses Sold as of 01/31 Price 84 Chester Avenue $200,000 3BD/2 BA 685 Wylie Street $308,000 3 BR/2 BA 791 Wylie $174,900 $269,900 170 Boulevard $154,500 $181,900 Carroll Street Lofts 172 Carroll Unit 104 $247,000 2 BD/1 BA Milltown Lofts 791 Wylie Unit 901 $184,900 2 BD/1 BA Unit 1109 $165,000 1 BD/1 BA The Stacks 170 Boulevard Unit H514 $264,900 2 BD/2 BA Unit 403 $155,900 1 BD/1 BA Other For Sale 650 Gaskill Church $299,900 $289,900 $275,000 $287,400 $287,400 $287,400 $287,400 $289,900 170 Boulevard $159,900 $169,900 $187,900 This information is provided by Lynne Splinter Realtors using the First Multiple Listing records and data from Housing and Urban Development postings. The information is not guaranteed or warranted. Any questions regarding real estate in the Cabbagetown area can be directed to the following resident agents: $299,900 $209,900 Carroll Street Lofts 172 /176 Carroll Unit 107 $299,000 2 BD/2 BA Unit 906 $284,400 2 BD/2 BA Unit 1111 $184,900 1 BD/1 BA Nadia Giordani Lynne Splinter Judy Staples Debbie Weeks 404-221-1777 404-582-0006 404-271-7824 404-272-1906 Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007/Page 7 Cabbage Recipe of the Month Cabbagetown’s First Million Dollar Home Serves 8 11/2cups mayo 1/2 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons anchovy paste 2 cloves of garlic (minced) 1 medium head of Savoy or green cabbage (cored & thinly sliced) 6 scallions, white & green parts (thinly sliced) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan salt & pepper to taste In large bowl, whisk together mayo, lemon juice, anchovy paste and garlic until smooth. Add the cabbage & scallions. Mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate for an hour. Just before serving, mix in cheese and salt & pepper. John Pinone likes to describe his 2 bedroom 1.5 bath home on Savannah Street as a “fungalow”—part bungalow, all fun. In justifying the $1.2 million dollar price tag he points to the newly installed hot tub on the back porch, trap door beer cooler in the kitchen floor and the 52 inch plasma TV permanently mounted in the master bedroom ceiling. In the second bedroom he plans to leave behind the foosball table and the dart board although he admits that things can get a little dicey should both games be played at the same time. Says Pinone “Well, maybe they have rooms that size in Inman Park but that’s why those houses go for $8 to $10 million.” Asked what he plans to do with his windfall when the home sells Pinone is quick to point out that he intends on staying in Cabbagetown: “Are you kidding me? I bought this house for $105,000 two years ago. Where else in Atlanta can you get that kind of return on investment? I mean, people know me as kind of party guy but I’m a businessman too. There are a couple of churches around here that could be re-done like an ESPN Zone or something like that.” In other neighborhood news, city officials plan on making Kirkwood Avenue a three lane artery akin to Dekalb avenue with two lanes of traffic flowing into the city during morning rush hour and switching to outbound during the commute home. Reached for comment via fax, city planner Marco Baldi stated: “When we switched Kirkwood from a one-way street to a two-way street last month it was very well received because most drivers were treating it that way already. This adjustment provides an alternative to Dekalb Avenue for city commuters—at least until you dead end into Powell Street—but we’re working on that as well.” Serve chilled. Cabbagetown Market Now Open! Tuesday thru Friday 11-7 Sunday 12-6 Closed Mondays Page 8/April 2007 Cabbagetown Neighbor Krog Entrance Mural Nathan Bolster At the upcoming CNIA meeting, you’ll have the opportunity to hear about a proposed mural for the entrance to the Krog Tunnel. After the presentation, attendees will vote on whether or not to go forward with this project.. If approved, the mural will be done in conjunction with the Hands On Atlanta mural project that encompasses the entire wall bordering Wylie/Tennelle. A vote will also be taken on a landscape plan for the entry triangles at the tunnel. Cabbagetown Initiative Update Barrett Krise Calling all neighbors! Now that we have our beautiful park, the Cabbagetown Cooperative Preschool project is moving right along, and our Community Center is getting a much needed makeover (stay tuned for news on the Grand Unveiling) the Cabbagetown Initiative is looking for direction from you, our creative and community driven neighbors, to find our next undertaking. The Cabbagetown Initiative was created to repond to and achieve our neighborhood’s dreams and desires. So what’s it going to be Cabbagetown? We’re looking for inspiration and advice on what our next community project should be. Please come to the next neighborhood CNIA meeting and share with us what you think the new direction of the Cabbagetown Initiative should be in 2007. I really feel the need to run this again, because of my observations of the world around me. More people need to switch and spread the word. Green Ways Steve Williams Have you ever heard of Compact Fluorescent Bulbs. For lights you use regularly for long periods of time, they are worth the investments. Use them inside or out, as bug lights or flood lights. Just make sure you read the package to get the right temperature. Cool, neutral or warm. Compact Fluorescent Bulbs • Use at least 2/3 less energy than standard incandescent bulbs to provide the same amount of light, and last up to 10 times longer. • Save $30 or more in energy costs over each bulb’s lifetime • Generate 70 percent less heat, so they’re safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling. • In addition to other quality requirements, must turn on instantly, produce no sound, and fall within a warm color range or be otherwise labeled as providing cooler color tones. • Are available in different sizes and shapes to fit in almost any fixture, for indoors and outdoors. For more information try http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls ps You don’t need to change them as often! Cabbagetown Neighbor April 2007/Page 9 29th Annual Home Show 29th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show, April 12-15 at the Georgia World Congress Center, will feature celebrity designer and native Louisianan Kenneth Brown, on Thursday, April 12. Brown, one of the most sought-after interior designers, burst on to the national stage last year with HGTV’s reDesign. His trademark style blends Southern hospitality with clean Southern California lines, Brown has the unique ability to work within various styles. His choice of fabrics and accessories, and the simple manner with which he uses them, result in a look that is timeless. The Spring Atlanta Home Show produced by SEMCO Productions and now in its 29th year, assembles more than 350 exhibitors to showcase the newest and latest trends in home décor, remodeling and entertaining. The Atlanta Home Show is held each fall at the Cobb Galleria Centre and each spring at the Georgia World Congress Center. The Atlanta Home Show is presented by Home Depot Home Services. Other proud sponsors include the Electrolux ICON Cooking Corner, Georgia Natural Gas Home Show Stage, Champion, IKEA, Atlanta Window Systems and the Westside Tour of Homes. The show is open Thursday, April 12, Noon - 6 p.m.; Friday, April 13, Noon - 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Sunday, April 15, Noon - 6 p.m. Tickets are available at the show during show hours and are $10 for adults, $3 for kids 6 – 12, children 5 and under are free and senior citizens age 65+ are also free. For more information, please call 770-798-1997 or visit www.AtlantaHomeShow.com. Page 10 /April 2007 Cabbagetown Neighbor