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General Meeting Information

March 11, 2014 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’ Episcopal Church, Parish Hall

Hi Neighbors,

I wanted to extend another invitation to our General Meeting.  During the meeting, representatives from Poster, Frost, Mirto will discuss the Downtown Links Land Use Urban Design Plan (as well as some fantastic acronyms). The “DLUOD” will help “carry forward the revitalization goals and objectives of the greater Tucson Downtown, the adjacent neighborhoods, the adjacent districts, and the various property owners and stakeholders.”  In addition, they seek to avoid controversies like those seen at the Maingate development and The District, and to help launch the planning process for the Streetcar Land Use and Development Implementation Plan (“SLUP”).

I’ve attached documents forwarded by their representative, Evren Sonmez, which outline their work and show exactly where the proposed changes will affect Armory Park. Please take a look:

Also, representatives from Tucson Hullabaloo and Cyclovia have been invited to discuss their upcoming events. I think most are familiar with Cyclovia, but if not, their website is here:  http://www.cycloviatucson.org. Hullabaloo is joining forces with Cyclovia this year to bring family activities and live music to Armory Park on April 5th and 6th.  They’re hoping for a great turn out. But with the increased number of park visitors (they estimate between 6,000 and 8,000 participants), they want to reach out and learn how they can make the Hullabaloo an enjoyable experience for everyone, including neighbors near the park.  Please join us on Tuesday to learn more.

Last but not least, take a look at our spiffy new newsletter if you haven’t received one yet:

Armory Park Newsletter

Thanks as always,

-Grant

Board Meeting, February 11, 7:00 p.m.

Hi Neighbors,

It’s only a month into the New Year, and already the APNA Board has its hands full.  A number of projects are underway to improve life in the ‘hood. We are researching ways to mitigate railroad noise (which, incidentally, I can hear as I write this). Also, we have restarted efforts to reach out to new residents. In addition, while we look forward to the Spring Potluck, our social committee is in the midst of organizing more informal monthly meet-ups. Last, but not least, our diligent members are keeping an eye on development, zoning changes, and street-improvement projects.

If you’d like to get involved, have a specific issue you want to raise, or just want to learn more, please join us for our monthly meeting. APNA’s Board will meet:

Tuesday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.

Hope to see you there,

-Grant Wille, APNA President

2014 Board's First Meeting – An Introduction from the New President

Hi Neighbors –

The Armory Park Neighborhood Association’s board met this Saturday for its 2014 Strategic Planning Meeting. As always, we’re excited to continue representing Armory Park’s interests and seeking new ways to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood. Continue reading “2014 Board's First Meeting – An Introduction from the New President”

BOARD HAPPENINGS AND HOLIDAY GREETINGS!

December’s Armory Park Neighborhood Association meeting was relatively short and somewhat sweet. Gathered in the well-lit ramparts of the St. Andrew’s Church, we touched on raucous apartment complexes, frequent train whistles, shifting traffic, and a successful home tour.

Specifically, we hashed over stubborn problems at the Bel Air apartments, 435 E. 18th Street. Highlights include suspected narcotics activity, and domestic disputes that often result in a hefty police response.

Continue reading “BOARD HAPPENINGS AND HOLIDAY GREETINGS!”

Christmas/Advent Concert Series at St. Andrew's

Hi again neighbors! We have many wonderful concerts scheduled for December thanks to our new choir director Sheldon Curry. Please do plan to be a part of them. If you have any questions, please call (520) 622-8318 for more details or email scurrior@gmail.com.

Tucson Girls Chorus Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 10th, 4:30pm

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Polls, police and historic contention mark November's Armory Park meeting

White-knuckle elections, rampant graffiti, and a revamped “welcome-to-the-‘hood” program were among other sizzling topics at November’s Armory Park Neighborhood Association meeting.

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Eclectic Meets Historic at Armory Park Tour 2013!

Journey through Tucson’s architectural evolution on Sunday, November 17, when downtown denizens open their doors for the Armory Park Historic District Home Tour. This self-guided stroll offers a glimpse at styles ranging from California bungalow and dainty Victorian to contemporary, energy-efficient homes in a “New Urbanism” village.

Eclectic and historic, the tour includes a photographer’s studio/loft where daily life is viewed through a fascinating lens; a lovely, vintage, two-story home now serving as headquarters for the Symphony Women’s Association; the majestic, circa-1915 Scottish Rite Cathedral with its soaring, 48-foot ceilings; a delightful residence filled with more art than most galleries; former Armory Park senior apartments retrofitted to the emerging downtown scene; and Tucson’s favorite hometown radio station, KXCI 91.3.

Continue reading “Eclectic Meets Historic at Armory Park Tour 2013!”