by Vince Bushell On Wednesday evening, September 18, a dozen people met at COA on North Avenue to discuss the plans for the makeover and maintenance of Kilbourn Park from North Avenue down to Commerce Street. The reconfiguration of the slope with trail additions was presented earlier this year to the public. City representatives expect […]
October 2002
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Riverwest Neighborhood Association Minutes September 17, 2002, YMCA CDC OFFICE
1. Invocation by George Singleton. 2. August 20 minutes approved. 3. Announcements a. Jan Christiansen distributed a set of maps noting the location of crimes in the Fifth District. b. Tess Reiss reminded everyone of the Center Street Celebration c. “Slow Down” signs are being used throughout the neighborhood, particularly on Sunday at the Garden […]
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Controversial Gas Station Plans Meet Resistance at City Hall
by Tess Reiss and Jan Christensen Mixed Reaction from Neighborhood There may be a change in store for the gas station at the corner of Holton and Burleigh. Plans for the reconstruction of the building were presented to the neighborhood at a meeting held Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. The […]
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Riverwest Program Helps Preschool Youngsters Do Well in School
by Tom Schneider, COA Executive Director What is the single most important thing affecting how children do in school? Study after study says parent involvement. Giving parents the tools, experience, and help they need to become involved in their preschool youngsters’ education is what a free Riverwest program is all about. The program, called HIPPY […]
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Some Practical Advice for Gallery Operators in Riverwest
by Mark Lawson Many galleries have come and gone in Riverwest, each with a unique approach to the business. However, there are enough common threads that some practical advice emerges which any prospective gallery operator should consider before starting a new business. You are not going to make it on walk-in retail sales alone in […]
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