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Articles from before 2016.

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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Continue reading “Christmas/Advent Concert Series at St. Andrew's”

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.

Continue reading “Polls, police and historic contention mark November's Armory Park meeting”

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!”

A Naked Man and Other Highlights from the 6/13 AP Board Meeting

A Naked Man and Other Highlights from the 6/13 AP Board Meeting Hi folks. Last week, the Armory Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors held its monthly meeting in the cool confines of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. It was a languid summertime gathering with just a few juicy tidbits. Among other things, we got the latest rundown from Officer Glesinger with TPD. Details included the cops grappling with—and ultimately arresting--an apparently drugged-up naked man in Armory Park. Sure it's hot, but... Fortunately, said individual was not a board member. On a less flashy note, Officer Glesinger reported that bike rip-offs have declined in AP, and there have been no major crimes to report. We also made him aware of the pending porch party, so hopefully none of our AP rabble-rousers will get overly ornery. For details on the porch shindig, check out the AP Facebook page and this listserve. The board voted to provide money to the event for additional needs. We discussed the infill incentive district that’s now in place downtown. Affectionately known at the “IID,” it could drastically affect historic protections for properties near South Sixth Avenue. In turn, the loss of too many old buildings in the infill district could ultimately endanger historic-zone status for our entire neighborhood. The board also recommitted itself to diligently addressing growing parking concerns. Currently, this issue mostly impacts the north end of the neighborhood, but is sure to eventually envelope us all. Fact: We’re all at risk of losing parking rights--even in front of our own homes. We’ve also nearly finalized the process of extending the neighborhood boundaries north to Broadway Boulevard, which will allow us more clout regarding development there. The new neighborhood map is now being bandied about at City Hall. Meanwhile, board member Grant Wille has courageously taken on the task of reviving our sluggish Neighborhood Watch program, and is seeking block captains for this very important effort. Police tell us that the Numero Uno method for preventing burglaries and other theft is by knowing our neighbors, and becoming aware of who should be lingering about and who should not. That’s the scoop. Stay tuned! Tim
Two board members (emeritus) hard at work…                                                                                                                                                                         Last week, the Armory Park Neighborhood Association Board of Directors held its monthly meeting in the cool confines of the St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
It was a languid summertime gathering with just a few juicy tidbits.
Among other things, we got the latest rundown from Officer Glesinger with TPD. Details included the cops grappling with—and ultimately arresting–an apparently drugged-up naked man in Armory Park. Sure it’s hot, but…
Fortunately, said individual was not a board member.
On a less flashy note, Officer Glesinger reported that bike rip-offs have declined in AP, and there have been no major crimes to report. We also made him aware of the pending porch party, so hopefully none of our AP rabble-rousers will get overly ornery.
For details on the porch shindig, check out the AP Facebook page and this listserve. The board voted to provide money to the event for additional needs.
We discussed the infill incentive district that’s now in place downtown. Affectionately known at the “IID,” it could drastically affect historic protections for properties near South Sixth Avenue. In turn, the loss of too many old buildings in the infill district could ultimately endanger historic-zone status for our entire neighborhood.
The board also recommitted itself to diligently addressing growing parking concerns. Currently, this issue mostly impacts the north end of the neighborhood, but is sure to eventually envelope us all. Fact: We’re all at risk of losing parking rights–even in front of our own homes.
We’ve also nearly finalized the process of extending the neighborhood boundaries north to Broadway Boulevard, which will allow us more clout regarding development there. The new neighborhood map is now being bandied about at City Hall.
Meanwhile, board member Grant Wille has courageously taken on the task of reviving our sluggish Neighborhood Watch program, and is seeking block captains for this very important effort. Police tell us that the Numero Uno method for preventing burglaries and other theft is by knowing our neighbors, and becoming aware of who should be lingering about and who should not.
That’s the scoop. Stay tuned!
Tim