Great idea! This stream could be beautiful and a real feature of the street!

Tina Govan

Your contact at the Parks and Recreation Department!

Cindy Trumbower

Resource Development Manager
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996-3292 - office
(919) 996-7618 - fax

Email: cindy.trumbower@raleighnc.gov
parks.raleighnc.gov

From: "Trumbower, Cynthia"
Date: May 24, 2012 11:25:39 AM EDT
To: "Lynch, Sheila" , "Thigpen, Sally"
Cc: "'sjmnc@me.com'"
Subject: Citizen Request to spruce up neighborhood

Hello Sheila and Sally,

I received a call from Steve Martin who lives near Brookside Drive and Holden St. (across from Oakwood Park). He has a group of neighbors who want to “clean up and spruce up” this area. (corner of Brookside Drive and Holden Street).

First he asked about having someone help provide tree advice, so Sally I would suggest our Urban Forestry staff look into this since there may need to be trees removed.

Also, he is interested in cleaning up the corner and adding mulch. Sheila can you help him with this since it is an improvement to the neighborhood?

Since this is not park property I do not have the experience or knowledge to provide assistance, however I am interested in helping them improve their neighborhood and appreciate your direction. If either of you need more details, please call Steve at
(919) 609-5879.

Thanks,
Cindy

Cindy Trumbower
Resource Development Manager
City of Raleigh Parks and Recreation
PO Box 590, Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 996-3292 - office
(919) 996-7618 - fax

Email: cindy.trumbower@raleighnc.gov
parks.raleighnc.gov

Great Start! Steve, let us know if you organize a meeting with a forester at the location.

I will tackle the city grant need, which will help us purchase a sign, flowers and bushes.

Neighborhood Improvement Funds Program:
http://www.raleighnc.gov/content/CommServices/Articles/NeighborhoodFunds.html

- Awarded to neighborhood organizations and groups in Raleigh
- May receive up to $1,000 from the City
- Projects that strengthen and improve neighborhoods and enhance a sense of community

Update 2012.05.30: This Saturday June 2, we are starting the Holden Street Beautification Project. Time: 9.00 - noon, come when you can, stay as long as you can. Place: Holden at Brookside. Our goal this Saturday is to clean and clear. Bring your own tools - rake, pruner, lopper, saw, and yard waste bags. Wear gloves.

http://seeclickfix.com/issues/187298-holden-street-beautification-project

On following Saturdays we will 1) trim and remove trees then 2) spread mulch, plant flowers, bushes, and trees, and 3) install the new Oakdale sign.

Neighborhood Grant Update! We need your help.

We are applying for grant money from the City of Raleigh to fund the purchase of mulch and plants. The application is due Friday June 1st. We are looking for a few neighbors that have time to complete the application by answering several questions. Do you enjoy writing and helping your hood? Please email me: communications@mordecaicac.org ASAP.

A draft has been started. Please feel free to add your edits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AtTPpVNnzVYrxITwyXt85NHTrNxfZjjIf-KwNaMY4Vw/edit

Purchase List. I am waiting on a vendor list, so we can figure out who we can buy plants and mulch from.

FYI, We will not purchase a neighborhood sign during this process since the application is due in two days. We will file again in the late summer - fall 2012.

That corner is getting a "bump out" as part of the Brookside Traffic Calming project. Eric Lamb at the City Transportation office can provide details. They may be able to get you some help with the project or have suggestions of things to do that will no be disturbed by the construction.

Helen Tart