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  • April 27, 2023 9:35 AM | Anonymous

    INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES
    ATL311.com
    Piedmont Heights Task Force
    pihiatl311@gmail.com

    PERMITTING:
    New City of Atlanta Permitting Process

    COMPLAINTS:
    APD Code Enforcement: Complaints about trash and prostitution: 
    818 Pollard Blvd. SW 
    Atlanta, GA 30315 
    Tel: 404-546-3800 

    codesrequests@atlantaga.gov

    Code Enforcement: Lieutenant Cotter | mcotter@atlantaga.gov

    Illegal parking: codebustersDCP@atlantaga.gov.

    COMMUNITY:
    Neighborhood Planning Unit F Meetings: Monthly on the Third Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm on Zoom

    City Council District 6 Update: Alex Wan / Lance Orchid

    awan@atlantaga.gov            
    Join District 6 Newsletter Here + See Previous Issues
     

    UNHOUSED POPULATION:
    911: Violent/Emergency

    PAD  (Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiatives)  Individuals experienceing quality of life issues. atlantapad.org   ATL311 -1 

    Partners for Home: Encampments. encampments@partnersforhome.org  See info here

    ATLANTA POLICE DEPARTMENT:

    Piedmont Heights is in Zone 2 and Zone 6.  Cheshire Bridge is the dividing line.


    Zone 2 Main Precinct:   (404) 848-7231 | 3120 Maple Dr NE #300, Atlanta, GA 30305  Officer is available from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

    Zone 6 Main Precinct:  404-546-5700 | 2025 Hosea L Williams Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30317 Officer is available from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.

    General Info: 

    Crime Suppression: Lieutenant Mercado | nmercado@atlantaga.gov | 404-709-1735 

    Bike Patrol/Quality of Life: Lieutenant Carroll | jcarroll@atlantaga.gov

    Day Watch – 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Evening Watch – 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

    Morning Watch – 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.


  • April 18, 2023 3:43 PM | Anonymous

    Cheshire Bridge Ribbon Cutting: Tuesday April 11th

    Pictured Left to Right: Sachiyo Nakato Takahara, PiHi Alliance President -Nakato Japanese Restaurant. Jan Epstein, PiHi Alliance Vice President -Warren Epstein & Associates, Jasmine Maskell, PiHi Alliance ATL311 Task Force Liaision-Timeless Tattoo. Bob Glascock, PiHi Alliance Treasurer -Coldwell Banker Real Estate Agent. 


    WATCH THE RIBBON CUTTING NEWS COVERAGE


    READ THE ENTIRE 4.18.23 UPDATE

  • April 06, 2023 2:50 PM | Anonymous

    This week we're CELEBRATING NO MORE POTHOLES ON ARMOUR DRIVE @ UNDERPASS AND CHESHIRE BRIDGE IS FINALLY FULLY OPEN!!! 

    Our volunteer organization dedicates over 30+ hours to infrastructure issues within our community that impact businesses each month.  Working with the City of Atlanta is a slow, steady process and the number of businesses within our organization makes a difference when we're advocating for changes.

    Thank you for supporting the PiHi Alliance. If you appreciate the difference we're making for your business, please consider joining by paying for membership by the month. Annual membership is also available.

    JOIN AND PAY ONLINE

    ARMOUR DRIVE POTHOLES ARE GONE!!
    Thank you to Atlanta Department of Transportation! 


    We appreciate all of your patience over the past years as we worked to find a more sustainable solution to the dangerous ongoing potholes on Armour Drive at the underpass. Perseverance pays off! 

    This is a TEMPORARY solution to the LONG TERM PLAN to replace the storm water drain system and repave the entire Armour Drive curve at the underpass with concrete within the next 12-18 months.

    We understand it's not perfect as there is still some standing water. Be assured, no more tire busting potholes lurk below the surface!! 

    Thank you to PiHi Alliance members Christ CovenantCappella Cheese and Armour Yards for providing us with updates and photos! 
     

    NEXT STEP: LANE STRIPING WILL HAPPEN WITHIN THE NEXT 14 DAYS!
    We've been assured this will happen before SweetWater 420 Fest
    on Saturday April 22nd at the Brewery. 

    SEE MORE ATL311 WINS! 

    CHESHIRE BRIDGE IS FULLY OPEN! 

    It's been a tough few years for Cheshire Bridge businesses with the bridge being under construction. The PiHi Alliance worked with ATLDOT and District 6 councilmember Wan to make sure the bridge was opened as soon as possible from the minute it burned down in August 2021. 

    • We started a petition, continuously called and emailed the City, communicated construction updates, discounted membership to Cheshire Bridge businesses, installed 5 banners promoting Cheshire Bridge corridor businesses and attended the first milestone ribbon cutting of one lane opening in October 2022.   
    • Thank you to ATLDOT and District 6 for keeping this project on track and completing on schedule!!


    We are so pleased to be celebrating with all of you this joyous occasion of a new, full open bridge connecting all the businesses of Cheshire Bridge from Piedmont to LaVista!!  


    FIRST EASTER EGG HUNT @ NAKATO THIS SUNDAY

    The fun will kick off at 3pm when children 12 and under participate to find Easter Eggs with lots of fun prizes from Richard's Variety Store, including one grand prize of a $100 Gift Card to Nakato!

    MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS: 
    ONLINE  or by phone  (404.873.6582)  with number of children participating. Only children who RSVPed in advance will be able to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt.

    Nakato is open 3:30pm-9pm this Easter Sunday, April 9th.

  • March 23, 2023 1:37 PM | Anonymous

    We're celebrating a BIG WIN!! The PiHi Alliance has dedicated three years of working with Atlanta Department of Transportation and Department of Watershed to find a long term solution to the never ending potholes and flooding on Armour Drive at the underpass heading to Armour Yards. 

    THIS WEEKEND: The first step will be completed!! * Weather Permitting!!

    ARMOUR DRIVE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

    FRIDAY, MARCH 24-SUNDAY, MARCH 26

    9AM-6PM

    Atlanta Department of Transportation will be in active construction THIS WEEKEND starting Friday March 24th @ 9am. ATLDOT will be removing the major potholes and replacing with large concrete patches on Armour Drive at the underpass before you enter the Armour-Ottley district where SweetWater Brewery is located.

    • Traffic control will be present during the entire time as well as overnight to allow for the concrete to cure.
    • One lane of traffic will be open at all times!!
    • Rain Dates: Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2, 2023
    The Long Term Solution includes a confirmed concrete repaving of the Armour Drive underpass  into Armour-Ottley district as well as a storm water drain upgrade. READ MORE DETAILS HERE



    We're thankful to Atlanta Department of Transportation's Deputy Commissioner, Allen Smith, and his crew for a site walk on March 8th. From this site walk we identified this first step to resolve a very frustrating and dangerous situation on Armour Drive for business owners, employees and customers of the Armour West district of Piedmont Heights.

    THE MARCH 8TH SITE WALK WITH ATLDOT IDENTIFIED MAJOR ISSUES ON ARMOUR DRIVE. Here's what advocacy in action looks like!! 

    TIRES SAVED FOR NOW: ATLDOT patched the major potholes leading from Armour Drive onto the southbound I-85 ramp.  It's a temporary fix due to that Georgia Department of Transportation owns the ramp and is responsible for it.  Waiting on an update.


    BEYOND DANGEROUS!! ONGOING BROKEN DRAIN ON PLASTERS AVE NE that is constantly broken and left open was blocked off the same day by ATLDOT! Thank you to Tom Stokes of Epicity and Merritt Huber of Carolina Lumber for being eyes on the street and joining our walk to express your concerns on behalf of the entire community. 

    READ MORE ABOUT THE ISSUES IDENTIFIED AND PROGRESS HERE

  • March 19, 2023 11:59 AM | Anonymous

    CHESHIRE BRIDGE Temporary Lane Shifts:

    Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek
    Between Faulkner Road NE and Woodland Avenue NE


    WHAT: Lanes on the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek will periodically shift from the east to the west side of the bridge to accommodate upcoming construction activities.
    WHERE: Cheshire Bridge NE between Faulkner Road NE and Woodland Avenue NE
    WHEN:  Weather permitting, the temporary lane shifts will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023, and remain in effect until construction is complete.
    • One lane in each direction will shift, but both will remain open to traffic.
    DETAILS: Traffic will begin shifting approximately 200 feet from each end of the bridge. Shifts will accommodate remaining concrete, milling, and paving activities for the Cheshire Bridge Replacement project. Flaggers stationed on both sides of the bridge where the shifts begin will direct traffic safely through the work zone. No full closures are anticipated through the end of construction.
    • The anticipated full opening of the bridge, with two northbound and two southbound lanes open to traffic by the end of Spring 2023.
    The Cheshire Bridge Replacement project has included the demolition, design, and replacement of the Cheshire Bridge over South Fork Peachtree Creek. Visit the Cheshire Bridge Rebuild Project page at: https://atldot.atlantaga.gov/projects/cheshire-bridge-rd-bridge-
    demo-and-replacement
     for more information.


    Questions and/or concerns related to this closure may be directed to Atlanta Department of Transportation Public Relations Manager Michael Frierson at mfrierson@atlantaga.gov.


  • March 09, 2023 8:44 AM | Anonymous

    Article from MetroCEO: 3.8.23

    Beginning March 7, 2023, the Department of City Planning will introduce Phase 1 of a streamlined permitting process offering reduced wait times for permits, a central point of contact and an improved, user-friendly portal. In this first phase, all permitting customers can submit applications directly into one permitting portal using a menu of application types, links to city maps and ordinances and “how-to guides.” Customers seeking a permit for apartment complexes, condos and townhomes will no longer be required to use a separate access portal, and applicants will have the ability to create their own record, reducing the steps and time to enter an application into the system.

    In the coming weeks, customers will begin to see a shift in permitting procedures, including a new service team to guide applicants through the process from submission to issuance. This team will manage application intake, route applications to reviewers and measure project application status and milestones against agreed timelines for each step in the process to ensure projects flow smoothly. These improvements are the result of collaborative efforts by residents, local developers and City agencies with guidance from the Mayor’s Office of Innovation.

    “We have been working with our partners to identify opportunities to make the permitting process work for our customers. We’re eager to implement these gradual and continual changes that will have a direct positive impact on the service we provide customers of all scales – from the simplest to the most complex project,” said City Planning Commissioner Jahnee Prince.

    Future phases will involve a central portal for all City agencies in the permitting process and online application review to reduce printing costs and improve customer convenience.

    For more information, visit https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planning/zoning-development-permitting-services/online-permitting .

    Research Zoning 

    Submit An Application


  • March 01, 2023 7:04 PM | Anonymous

    10:00 AM: Welcome to the Piedmont Heights Business Alliance Meeting! 

    • PiHi Alliance Board of Directors    See here

    • Christ Covenant head pastor, Jason Dees welcomed the group and talked about their new facility, outreach programs and co-working space.  


    10:05 AM: PiHi Alliance Business 

    • 2022 Accomplishments + 2023 Goals

    • New membership structure: Now monthly membership subscriptions for Restaurant/Bar $65, Storefront $45 and Nonprofits $21.  JOIN HERE

      • 57 Members Strong.  Renewing Members: ASW Distillery and Northwood Properties for special sponsorship of PiHi Alliance. New member: La Pausa Consulting

    • Extended boundaries to LaVista Rd NE on Cheshire Bridge.  See map

    • PiHi ATL311 Task Force: Liaison Jasmine Maskell, Timeless Tattoo, pihiatl311@gmail.com  see how to submit and what we do here   New ChatBot

    • Call for volunteer board members: Interested in volunteering for the PiHi Alliance board. Board meetings are the 2nd Wed of each month from 9:30-10:30am via Zoom.  Up to 7 hours per month time commitment. Email Jennifer at discover@pihialliance.com

    • Hiring Part Time Community Administrator in March:  Assist with communications and social media will work closely with Community Development Consultant. 

    • Member Spotlights!  We’ll be visiting our members starting in March to grab a quick video and photos to spotlight you on social media and emails. Watch for an email! 


    10:20: City Council District 6 Update: Alex Wan / Lance Orchid


    10:25: Transportation & Infrastructure


    10:40: Unhoused Resources

    • PAD  (Policing Alternatives and Diversion Initiatives)  Individuals . atlantapad.org   ATL311 -1 

    • Partners for Home: Encampments. encampments@partnersforhome.org  See info here

    • Clara (clara@atlantapad.com) spoke about how 311 services can help to resolve specific behaviors such as loitering. She stressed the importance of informing our staff members and community on how and when to contact for support. She is willing to attend community events. She also talked about the fact that the police can also reach out for support as an alternative.


    11:00 Adjournment

    NEXT MEETING IS WED. MAY 24TH @ 9:30AM- The Market District



  • February 22, 2023 7:56 AM | Anonymous

    9:30-10:00 AM: Coffee, Breakfast + Networking         10:00-11:00 AM:  MEETING

    • Thank you to our hostChrist Covenant for providing the space, coffee and breakfast! 

    10:00 AM: Welcome to the Piedmont Heights Business Alliance Meeting! 
    • PiHi Alliance Board of Directors    See here

    • Christ Covenant


    10:05 AM: PiHi Alliance Business 

    • 2022 Accomplishments + 2023 Goals

    • New membership structure: Now monthly membership subscriptions for Restaurant/Bar $65, Storefront $45 and Nonprofits $21.  JOIN HERE

      • 57 Members Strong.  Renewing Members: ASW Distillery and Northwood Properties for special sponsorship of PiHi Alliance. New member: La Pausa Consulting

    • Extended boundaries to LaVista Rd NE on Cheshire Bridge.  See map

    • PiHi ATL311 Task Force: Liaison Jasmine Maskell, Timeless Tattoo, pihiatl311@gmail.com  see how to submit and what we do here   New ChatBot

    • Call for volunteer board members: Interested in volunteering for the PiHi Alliance board. Board meetings are the 2nd Wed of each month from 9:30-10:30am via Zoom.  Up to 7 hours per month time commitment. Email Jennifer at discover@pihialliance.com

    • Hiring Part Time Community Administrator in March:  Assist with communications and social media will work closely with Community Development Consultant. 

    • Member Spotlights!  We’ll be visiting our members starting in March to grab a quick video and photos to spotlight you on social media and emails. Watch for an email! 


    10:20: City Council District 6 Update: Alex Wan / Lance Orchid


    10:25: Transportation & Infrastructure


    10:40: Unhoused Resources

    • PAD  (Pre Arrest and Diversion Initiatives)  Individuals . atlantapad.org   ATL311 -1 

    • Partners for Home: Encampments. encampments@partnersforhome.org  See info here


    10:45: Introductions: Your name, business name, location and are you a PiHi Alliance member?

    • 30 second elevator speech + Announce your upcoming special events


    11:00 Adjournment

    NEXT MEETING IS WED. MAY 24TH @ 9:30AM- The Market District



  • February 15, 2023 3:56 PM | Anonymous

    We look forward to seeing you NEXT Wednesday, February 22nd at 9:30am for the Piedmont Heights Business Alliance Quarterly Meeting! 


    Our host location is PiHi member, Christ Covenant, 221 Armour Drive in the Armour West district of Piedmont Heights Alliance membership boundaries. 

    • 9:30-10:00 AM: Enjoy coffee, breakfast and getting to know your business neighbors
    • 10:00-11:00 AM: Business Meeting

    Meeting Agenda Items:

    • Welcome. Thank you to our host Christ Covenant. 
    • PiHi Alliance Business:  2022 Accomplishments, new membership boundaries and structure, call for volunteer board members
    • City Council District 6 
    • Transportation & Infrastructure  FreightATL, GDOT Roundabout at Monroe and Buford Spring, Atlanta BeltLine NE Trail, PiHi ATL311 Task Force, Cheshire Bridge, Armour Road pothole repair status
    • Unhoused Resources: PAD and Partners for Home


    WE'VE EXPANDED MEMBERSHIP BOUNDARIES

    If you are a business located on Cheshire Bridge Road between the new bridge and LaVista Road NE- YOU ARE NOW A FULL MEMBER! You will not be renewed at Affiliate level.  Thank you!  Join us today as low as $21 per month! 


    CheshireBridgeExpansion_2022.jpg


    CHECK OUT THE SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS YOU CAN APPLY FOR NOW!! 

    https://pihialliance.com/blog/13098770


    NPU-F MEETING IS TONIGHT- ALCOHOL LICENSE VOTING! 

    TONIGHT – Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m.

    Club Platinum on Piedmont Road has new ownership and is back on the agenda applying for an alcohol license. The neighborhood overwhelmingly supported NOT renewing their license last year, a decision which the Atlanta License Review Board agreed with (yeah!). YOUR VOTE MATTERS! 

    Two restaurant alcohol licenses will also be on the agenda tonight. Here's how your PHCA Board voted regarding these applications that were presented at our meeting on Tuesday., February 7. Please reach out if you have any questions about these applications.

    • Atlanta Eagle: PHCA Board voted to support their alcohol license application. Longtime Atlanta gay bar that moved from original Ponce location to Ansley Square Shopping Center. They have also received support from Ansley Park residents.

    • Toranj: PHCA Board voted to support their alcohol license application. New Turkish/Persian fine dining cuisine restaurant opening on Piedmont Road in the former Atmosphere French Bistro space.

    Be sure you are registered with NPU-F so that your vote is eligible. Your registration is valid for 12 months.

    Register for the Zoom meeting.

    Agenda

    OTHER NEWS IN PIEDMONT HEIGHTS! 

    • Woof's Atlanta is closed from 2/13-2/23 for renovations! Be sure to visit them for lunch or to watch a game to see their improvements next week.


  • February 15, 2023 10:53 AM | Anonymous

    2.15.23 | SMALL BUSINESS GRANTS YOU CAN APPLY FOR NOW!! 

    Outside of the Employee Retention Credit, virtually all remaining Covid-19 relief options for businesses have been exhausted at this point.

    But there are several small-business grants and loan programs businesses can apply for at a time of high inflation and an uneven economy.

    Here's a look at some of the options:

    Ladies who Launch will dole out $10K grants

    Women and non-binary-owned small-business owners across the country have a chance to win a $10,000 grant and six months of educational programming.

    The award, courtesy of nonprofit Ladies who Launch, is open to any business that operates in consumer packaged goods, such as food and beverages, household goods, apparel and more, with gross annual revenue between $100,000 and $499,000. 

    Apart from the cash and educational programming, winners will get one-on-one coaching from the Ladies who Launch staff and industry experts, as well as networking with fellow program participants through an in-person retreat and peer networking. 

    The program will award 20 business owners. The Deadline to apply is March 31, and business owners can do so here.

    Mastercard's Fearless Strivers contest will dish out $20,000 grants
    The Fearless Strivers Grant Contest, in partnership with Mastercard Inc., is officially back for another year and awards $20,000 grants as well as one-on-one mentorship.

    The first grant period application deadline is Feb. 22, 2022, and another one opens in April.

    Click here for more information and to apply.

    FedEx's Small Business Grant Program will award $30,000 grants

    The FedEx Small Business Grant Program will award $30,000 to 10 winners, along with $1,000 in print credits at FedEx Office and access to free consultation services.

    One additional winner, a veteran-owned business, will get an additional $20,000 from USAA Small Business Insurance.

    Business owners must sign up for a FedEx account and apply by Feb. 21, 2023.

    Accion Opportunity Fund teams with LegalZoom on $10,000 grants
    The Fast Break for Small Business grant program is a partnership between the Accion Opportunity Fund and LegalZoom, which offers $10,000 grants to 50 black-owned businesses.

    The deadline to apply is Feb. 17, 2023.

    Sage partners with The Boss Network for $10,000 grant program
    The Boss Network, in partnership with global technology company Sage, is offering up grants for black, women entrepreneurs of $10,000 plus mentoring resources.

    The deadline is Feb. 24, 2023.

    Click here for more details or to apply.

    National Science Foundation's America's Seed Fund dishes out $200M per year
    America's Seed Fund is a decades-long grant program powered by the National Science Foundation.

    The National Science Foundation grant program, open to early-stage companies that need to prove their technology and find their market potential, has made about 3,400 awards to startups and small businesses since 2012, with 153 exits by those companies and $9.1 billion in private investment.

    The grant program gives out roughly $200 million per year to eligible businesses. Click here to learn more.

    Small-business loan options and tax credits 

    There are also still loan programs and tax credits small businesses might be unaware of.

    • The USDA Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program, part of an umbrella loan program offered by the USDA under its OneRD Guarantee Loan Initiative, offers loan guarantees of up to 80% on everything from purchasing a building, modernizing equipment, working capital or acquiring a company.

    It also only applies to eligible areas — essentially rural areas not in cities or towns of more than 50,000 — although businesses based in larger cities are eligible as long as the project is in a rural area.

    Here are some other tax credits small businesses might want to take a closer look at.


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