Deskripsyon
Where Holden Street meets Brookside Drive, there is a section of overgrowth that is not ideal. Garbage, vines, weeds, dirty signs, and erosion combine at the entrance to our neighborhood. We are also noticing this is a location for loitering at night due to low lighting and low visibility. With a little bit of planning and cooperation with neighbors and the city of Raleigh, we can transform this plot into a beautiful entrance to Oakdale.
We need the City of Raleigh's help with the following, please:
- Schedule time with a Parks and Rec Tree representative to instruct on what volunteers are allowed to do with regards to trimming brush, vines and trees along the right-of-way. (Yes, we already have permission from the property owner) Also, instruct us on what plants such as bushes, trees, perennials to plant.
- Who can work with us to have mulch delivered, so volunteers can spread it along the right-of-way.
Project website and other volunteer tasks: https://trianglewiki.org/Holden_Street_Project
10 Komentos
Brad Carpenter (Panauhin)
Tina Govan (Panauhin)
Great idea! This stream could be beautiful and a real feature of the street!
Tina Govan
Anonymous (Panauhin)
Isinara City of Raleigh 3 (Beripikadong Opisiyal)
Your contact at the Parks and Recreation Department!
Cindy Trumbower
Resource Development Manager
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996-3292 - office
(919) 996-7618 - fax
Email: cindy.trumbower@raleighnc.gov
parks.raleighnc.gov
Steven Martin (Rehistradong User)
From: "Trumbower, Cynthia"
Date: May 24, 2012 11:25:39 AM EDT
To: "Lynch, Sheila" , "Thigpen, Sally"
Cc: "'sjmnc@me.com'"
Subject: Citizen Request to spruce up neighborhood
Hello Sheila and Sally,
I received a call from Steve Martin who lives near Brookside Drive and Holden St. (across from Oakwood Park). He has a group of neighbors who want to “clean up and spruce up” this area. (corner of Brookside Drive and Holden Street).
First he asked about having someone help provide tree advice, so Sally I would suggest our Urban Forestry staff look into this since there may need to be trees removed.
Also, he is interested in cleaning up the corner and adding mulch. Sheila can you help him with this since it is an improvement to the neighborhood?
Since this is not park property I do not have the experience or knowledge to provide assistance, however I am interested in helping them improve their neighborhood and appreciate your direction. If either of you need more details, please call Steve at
(919) 609-5879.
Thanks,
Cindy
Cindy Trumbower
Resource Development Manager
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996-3292 - office
(919) 996-7618 - fax
Email: cindy.trumbower@raleighnc.gov
parks.raleighnc.gov
Reid Serozi (Rehistradong User)
Great Start! Steve, let us know if you organize a meeting with a forester at the location.
I will tackle the city grant need, which will help us purchase a sign, flowers and bushes.
Neighborhood Improvement Funds Program:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/CommServices/Articles/NeighborhoodFunds.html
- Awarded to neighborhood organizations and groups in Raleigh
- May receive up to $1,000 from the City
- Projects that strengthen and improve neighborhoods and enhance a sense of community
Steven Martin (Rehistradong User)
Update 2012.05.30: This Saturday June 2, we are starting the Holden Street Beautification Project. Time: 9.00 - noon, come when you can, stay as long as you can. Place: Holden at Brookside. Our goal this Saturday is to clean and clear. Bring your own tools - rake, pruner, lopper, saw, and yard waste bags. Wear gloves.
http://seeclickfix.com/issues/187298-holden-street-beautification-project
On following Saturdays we will 1) trim and remove trees then 2) spread mulch, plant flowers, bushes, and trees, and 3) install the new Oakdale sign.
Reid Serozi (Rehistradong User)
Neighborhood Grant Update! We need your help.
We are applying for grant money from the City of Raleigh to fund the purchase of mulch and plants. The application is due Friday June 1st. We are looking for a few neighbors that have time to complete the application by answering several questions. Do you enjoy writing and helping your hood? Please email me: communications@mordecaicac.org ASAP.
A draft has been started. Please feel free to add your edits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AtTPpVNnzVYrxITwyXt85NHTrNxfZjjIf-KwNaMY4Vw/edit
Purchase List. I am waiting on a vendor list, so we can figure out who we can buy plants and mulch from.
FYI, We will not purchase a neighborhood sign during this process since the application is due in two days. We will file again in the late summer - fall 2012.
Helen Tart (Panauhin)
That corner is getting a "bump out" as part of the Brookside Traffic Calming project. Eric Lamb at the City Transportation office can provide details. They may be able to get you some help with the project or have suggestions of things to do that will no be disturbed by the construction.
Helen Tart
Steven Martin (Rehistradong User)