Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Proposal for Public Storage: Virginia-Highland Civic Association was formed in 1972 as a response to the development of a 4-lane interstate through what is now Virginia-Highland. Our neighborhood has a special sensitivity to conversations about development. It is in our neighborhood DNA to know decisions about roads and buildings shape land use…
Read MoreDecember 8, 2022 Atlanta Botanical Garden (ABG) has purchased the property at 1011 Monroe Drive, between Cooledge Ave and Kanuga Street. The site formerly hosted a furniture store and is often referred to locally as the “Cantoni Building.” ABG applied to the city for a special administrative permit (SAP) for the site with the intention…
Read MoreIt’s Almost Time To TourOur committee has been working hard all year to make this 25th anniversary Tour a special one. Eight, beautiful properties will be featured on this year’s tour, as well as a pop-up history exhibition. Extend your tour of VaHi with the addition of a docent led history tour of our wonderful neighborhood. We…
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For your safety and the safety of others please abide by these rules and guidelines at North Highland Park. https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/office-of-parks/park-use-rules-and-guidelines City of Atlanta parks are public spaces, and visitors to them should be respectful of themselves, others, and park property. There are some specific regulations governing behavior in parks that we would like to emphasize.…
Read MoreGeorgia EPD Declares Level 1 Drought – Calls for water conservation Worsening drought conditions throughout most of the state have prompted a Level 1 Drought Response declaration from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). This means public water utilities in 103 counties will be required to begin a public information campaign to help citizens better…
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