Mar 2025

Collier Road Workshop was a big success! Thank you to all the UHNA residents who popped by this week to share your ideas. Upper Westside CID and the planning team will be back in touch soon with dates for the next community touchpoints to provide feedback on Collier design concepts in development.
From March 27 to 30th, UWCID hosted a 4-day pop-up at the former Donut Dollies shop to gather community input for the Collier Road improvements.
Neighbors from many surrounding communities participated, including Councillors Hillis and Norwood.
​Thank you to Adeline and Elizabeth for organizing.

The weather held and the kids turned out in force for the 2025 UHNA Easter Egg Hunt Sunday.
​Thank you to UHNA Social Chair Shane Murphy and all the parents that helped out.

​In the last 2-week period (March 8 -21), 46 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol.  A summary of incidents reported in the surrounding area:

There were no significant incidents to report.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

Underwood Hills largest social event will be held April 26 this year.
Our illustrious organizer and neighbor Chris Lecraw is now seeking Raffle Item donations from local businesses.
Please contact him via email or phone if you can help.
Past items have included Beauty vouchers, Braves Tickets, Wine, Art and Restaurant meals.
​More details will be provided closer to the date.

Continuation of Zoning Fundamentals I-
​Zoning shapes the character, growth, and future of neighborhoods. This interactive course delves deeper into zoning as a strategic tool for community development, providing you with practical skills to apply zoning concepts effectively within Atlanta’s diverse neighborhoods and bustling corridors. Through hands-on activities and real-world applications, you’ll learn to navigate zoning decisions that impact livability, sustainability, and economic vitality.
 
Prerequisite: Successful completion of P1004.001 – Zoning Fundamentals I required.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual

Register

P1011.002 Climate Resilient ATL: Building Climate Resilience in Atlanta Communities, Together!

Atlanta is growing, and with that growth comes the responsibility to ensure our city is safe , sustainable , and equitable for all. As part of the Mayor’s Moving Atlanta Forward agenda, this course will explore the critical investments and strategies shaping Atlanta’s future—from building a resilient mobility network to advancing community-led climate initiatives .

Participants will gain insight into:

• The importance of infrastructure in fostering economic growth and global competitiveness
• Atlanta’s first community-led, data-driven Climate Resilience Action Plan
• Key sustainability goals , including 100% clean energy , reducing energy burdens, and improving food access
• Strategies to address climate challenges , such as flooding, extreme heat, and drought
  
  

By understanding these initiatives, community members can play an active role in shaping a city that is prepared for the future. Join us to learn how Atlanta is leading the way in resilience, sustainability, and equity!
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Virtual
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In the last 2-week period (Feb 22 – March 7), 55 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, 2 occurred in the area we patrol.

1. A traffic stop at Defoor / Harper on February 26, 2025, resulted in the arrest of the driver.  Approximately 1.5 ounces of marijuana with a scale and packaging materials were recovered from his car.
2. A domestic altercation on Ridgeway Avenue prompted the response of officers on March 1, 2025.  A report was filed.

A summary of reported activity in the surrounding area:

Significant Incidents:

1. Aggravated Assault – On February 23, 2025, a man struck another person with his vehicle at 1209 Collier Road.  The driver was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault.  The circumstances leading to the collision are under investigation.
2. Robbery – On February 7, 2025, a victim’s ex-boyfriend appeared at her apartment on Bolton Road.  He physically assaulted her and stole property from her home.  Warrants were issued for his arrest and he has since turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol

There was an excellent response to the family friendly exclusive UHNA member event at Your 3rd Spot last Sunday. Thank you to all that participated, and to our generous sponsor.

Members may have received puzzling notifications about UHNA membership renewals being cancelled.
We apologize for any confusion. It’s part of the ongoing effort to provide better value for the members and sponsors. Membership renewals can still be paid manually via the website.
As part of the UHNA 2025 budget, we looked at ways to reduce ongoing costs to make more funds available for the community.
One of the biggest expenses is for the payment management system Flipcause, which includes the website platform, membership, security patrol and store payments. Fees, especially payment processing, had increased dramatically, yet many of the core functions of Flipcause were not used.
As we move away from Flipcause, payments will now be processed via Paypal (for which we get a non-profit discount), bank transfer or Check.
Coincidentally our Membership Chair moved away, so we didn’t have our planned January membership drive.
As we onboard the interim Membership Chair we’ll share more information on the new arrangements and relaunch the UHNA membership drive to coincide with Spring Social in May.