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Home My WebLink About10-2006 Newsletter SOUTHA11 . BEND OCTOBER 2006 12 vf' Mayoa STrNN ue ckT T 't7 Letter from the Mayor THIS MONTH... Mayor's Letter Leading the Way NNN Arts Cafe Dear Friends and Neighbors: Riverside Trail Groundbreaking When I took Gov. Mitch Daniels on a bus tour this summer we had the opportu- Mayor's After School Program Grants Operation Re Leaf Reminder nity to show him why South Bend is the Top of the State/The Center of Attention, Free Leaf Bags- Limited Supply! the regional center for business and commerce, education, health care, arts, culture, sports and entertainment. One of our most exciting public/private partnerships is • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • the comprehensive plan for development in the Northeast Neighborhood. The City is partnering with the Northeast Neighborhood Revitalization Organiza- . Near Northwest ; tion,Northeast Neighborhood Council,the University of Notre Dame and Indiana ; Neighborhood y[\\ University,to develop mixed-use,research, commercial, and residential opportunities . ,N C o along Eddy, from Angela/Edison to Five Points. We will improve infrastructure, create new business and job opportunities, and enhance neighborhood vitality. I felt that the best way to impress the Governor with the importance of this ; Arts Cafe ; work was to show him the plans and tour the neighborhood. This allowed me to ; Join the Near Northwest Neighbor- point out new homes being built, houses that have been rehabbed, Fredrickson Park, ; hood, Inc. for a free walking tour of five ; and the new Boy Scouts regional headquarters underway. He was also able to see, • beautiful homes, some completely first-hand, the traffic challenge presented by the Five Points intersection. ; renovated,others undergoing rehabilita- The new roads recently constructed by Notre Dame on a fast-track schedule . tion, on Sunday November 5, 2006, demonstrated the viability of getting the work done quickly. In order for this new from 10 a.m. —5 p.m. Stroll through • development to proceed, the planned improvement, by the State, of SR 23 from • character filled homes and along the tent- Twyckenham to Campeau is critical. Originally this project was scheduled for ; lined street showcasing neighborhood 2009. It took many public meetings over several years to develop a plan for the • artists, musicians, and bakers. In ' road which would be an asset to the neighborhood while meeting transportation : addition,there will be an interactive art goals. When completed, this realignment will create space for new investment. At ; area just for kids! the end of the tour, the Governor clearly understood the importance and timing of The Cafe will take place on Cottage improvements to the SR 23 mobility corridor and committed that INDOT would • Grove Ave., between Lindsey St. and • review the possible acceleration of the schedule for SR 23. ; Lincoln Way West-just follow the signs ; Northeast Neighborhood Development Plan Highlights: • from the South Bend Civic Theatre • Reconstruction of S.R. 23 at Eddy - ; (corner of Portage Ave. & Lindsey St.). Divided,landscaped boulevard Northeast Neighborhood • Artists'wares will be available for • Unique mix of office, retail, and Development Area •• sale, featuring everything from water- dining '. along Eddy St. N —_ . color, pottery, photography, and lithogra- • Walkable, village-scaled commercial ; phy,in addition to culinary delights. ; center at "Five Points" (Eddy/So.Bend NAPO RON • Local musicians will add to the atmo- Ave.) HOWARD OR . sphere, providing music for your • Triangle Neighborhood(Georgiana/ ; enjoyment. Burns Duey)rehabilitation and home m `"MPR"° The Arts Cafe is an opportunity to ownership preservation program ; discover the diverse talent of community ; • Planning for redevelopment of the St. • residents and to explore some of the rich Joseph Hospital site ; architecture native to the near northwest ; • Innovation Park, 250,000sf research ; neighborhood of South Bend. Discover ; and technology park with synergistic office, laboratory, and research space. . how wonderful city living can be! Transition from a post-industrial economy to a globally competitive,regional ; For more information, call the Near innovation economy ; Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. at 232- ; • Boy Scouts of America -LaSalle Council, new headquarters at Fredrickson Park . 9182 or visit us online at www.neamorthwest.org. Sincerely, Mayor Steve • ' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CONSTRUCTION III BEGINS ON III RIVERSIDE TRAIL i Residents of Keller Park and �/ r /— surrounding neighborhoods will j` • Me 4ve Luecke soon have a safe place on the river -_ where they can stroll in the evenings,take a morning jog,where children OPERATION RELEAF can ride bikes, and neighbors can enjoy the beauty of the St. Joseph REMINDER River. On September 5,2006,Mayor Steve Luecke joined City leaders, The City's loose leaf pickup program, Brown Intermediate School students,Paint the Town Bike Coalition, Operation ReLeaf,will begin on Monday, Michiana Watershed, St. Joe Valley Greens, and other residents,to break October 30, on the south side of the city's ground on Phase I of the new Riverside Traill southwest quadrant, and will continue twice Phase I will extend on Riverside Dr. from the Angela St. bridge to around the city in a clockwise manner, Oakwood Blvd., and will feature a 10 ft. wide asphalt multi-use path that through December 1. will allow users to walk,run,bike, or blade along the 1.75 mile route. Pickup schedules will be available in the The existing street lighting will be modified to also light the path,and South Bend Tribune, and online at other features will include decorative railing,benches and litter containers, www.SouthBendIN.eov, but residents are and new sod and plantings to complement the existing landscape. Some reminded that schedules may be subject to areas will also be selectively cleared to increase sightlines to the river. change, depending on weather and leaf volume. The Trail will help to ensure the safety of bikers and pedestrians by For raking guidelines or for more separating them from vehicle traffic on Riverside Dr., and also creates an information,please call the Bureau of Streets at alternative transportation corridor for residents to Downtown and the East 235-9244, or visit southbendin.gov/streets. Race Riverwalk. Phase I is expected to be completed by late spring 2007, and work on Phase II, which will expand the path north to the Darden Pedestrian Bridge,will begin at that time. The total Trail length will be 3.2 FREE LEAF BAGS miles,bringing the total walking/biking trail system in South Bend to just A limited quantity of leaf bags are available at over 11 miles. Neighborhood Partnership Centers, on Funding for the project was provided in part from the City's portion a first-come, fast-served basis. For more of the federal gas tax, as well as the City's General Fund. information,please call the NPC nearest you: • La Casa deAmistad 746 S. Meade St...............................233-2120 MAYOR AWARDS • LaSalle Area Neighborhood Assoc. ® AFTERSCHOOL 1146 N. Huey St. ..............................245-6064 III PROGRAM GRANTS • Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. Mayor Luecke announced that twenty- 1007 Portage Ave. ............................232-9182 one grants totaling $158,000 have been • Near Westside NPC Mayo ,o.o.o M awarded to After School programs in South 205 Sadie St. .................................... 245-6116 Bend. These programs give students positive opportunities to socialize, • Northeast Neighborhood Council explore new hobbies, and get extra help with homework. Youth are able 803 N.Notre Dame Ave. ..................235-9675 to work with tutors as well as immerse themselves in arts and crafts, • River Park NPC athletics, computers, and healthy refreshments instead of returning to 2625 Northside Blvd.........................245-6028 empty homes or unsupervised activities. • Robinson Community Learning Ctr. The After School Programs bolster the Safe City Initiative by 921 N. Eddy St. ............................... 631-8759 providing safe havens for children, as alternatives to inappropriate • Rum VillageNPC behaviors like drugs and gang activity. "Many After School Programs are 1031 W. Dubail St. ........................... 245-6118 credited by teachers and parents for improvement in schoolwork, • Westide NPC behavior, attitudes, and self-confidence," commented Lynn Coleman, 617 S. Pulaski St. .............................235-5800 Mayor's Assistant. Annually,the After School Program provides activities and safety for SIUSTEDNOENTIENDEINGLESYNECESITA approximately 1,550 children. Rewards, such as basketball games or AYUDAPARATRADUCIRESTEDOCUMENTO,O Performances at the Morris, are given for hard work, helping others, and SI TIENE ALGUNA PREGUNTA, POR FAVOR respectful behavior. LLAMEALSRFEDERICOTHON(ASISTENTEDEL Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and eligible applicants ALCALDE)ALTELEFONO(574)235-5858X1000. include public,private and parochial schools, as well as non-profit organizations including faith-based organizations. Visit Our Website at www.SouthBendIN.gov!