Flooding Info – Wednesday, Sept. 16

We received a letter from the city per the huracán rolling through:

Neighborhood Leaders,
With heavy rain and potential flooding projected over the next few days, the City has established a Web Alert Page where  you can find the latest roadway, flooding, and safety information.  We appreciate your assistance in getting the word out to your neighbors.
Becky Flores
Neighborhood Resources Coordinator
Office of Integrated Planning

Tucson Water Zanjero Program

Evening Armory Parkers!

We had a great meeting tonight, and I for one learned a lot about water, or rather, why using water costs money.  Our presenter, Fernando Molina of Tucson Water, mentioned the Zanjero Program, which can provide you with a free audit at your home (i.e. find leaks, etc).  If you’re interested, please see the info plagiarized from their website below: Continue reading “Tucson Water Zanjero Program”

The Next Nine Months

Evening Armory Park residents,

At the most recent Downtown Neighborhoods and Residents Council, I learned that there are a great number of projects, of all shapes and sizes, that will either hit significant mile posts, break ground, or be completed within the next nine months. I’ve included a list here to give you a taste of what’s to come, for better or worse: Continue reading “The Next Nine Months”

Local Noise Ordinance

Evening Everyone,

I want to let you all know about a recent collaboration between representatives from Armory Park, Barrio Viejo, WUNA, FAMA, DID, Downtown Tucson Merchants, TPD and other residents, business managers, property owners and stakeholders to revise the local noise ordinance so that there are distinct standards for businesses in the Downtown area (the “Downtown Entertainment Area”—as opposed to the Entertainment District you may have heard of in the news). Continue reading “Local Noise Ordinance”

Easter at St. Andrew's

Greetings Armory Parkers,

Easter is upon us, and we wanted to keep everyone in the loop about some of our offerings at St. Andrew’s. For a complete list of our services and events, please visit http://www.standrewstucson.azdiocese.org/ or our Facebook page at St. Andrew’s Tucson. Here are some highlights: Continue reading “Easter at St. Andrew's”

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”