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Update on ULI / mTAP Consulting in Mechanicsville | Please Complete Survey!

Last year, Mechanicsville Civic Association submitted a proposal to participate in ULI Atlanta’s mTAP program which provides the neighborhood with free consulting work from real estate professionals. Our proposal included the need to address the vacant, publicly-owned properties in the neighborhood–specifically the parking lots owned by the Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority.

Our application was submitted and neighborhood leaders presented to ULI staff in late November. In December, we were notified that we were selected as a client for the mTAP program.

Over the year, community leaders have been working with the mTAP team to educate them about the challenges facing the neighborhood. To better facilitate their understanding of our needs and challenges, the mTAP has been distributing a survey that they’re asking community members to complete and submit. You can find an online version of that survey here.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NTVG8XY

Though we are all currently impacted by the effects of COVID-19, please review and submit as soon as you can.

You can learn more about our work with the mTAP program below:

Pandemic Financial/Other Resources/Info

Resources compiled and shared from Councilmember Joyce Sheperd’s office:

GOVERNMENT
Stimulus Package Info:

Please scroll down for details about the following resource categories.
-Government
-Utilities & Bills
-Food
-Specific Industry Funds
-Miscellaneous
-Free Media & Entertainment, Recreation

New Federal Tax Deadline July 15th:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-extends-individual-tax-filing-deadline-to-july-15-11584713903

Ga State Tax Deadline July 15th:
https://www.ajc.com/news/state–regional-govt–politics/georgia-like-feds-will-move-tax-day-from-april-july/jjYrFFntaF7l76zNWIGA0I/

Halting federal student loan payments and interest for 60 days:
www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/03/20/trump-coronavirus-student-loan-payments-139056

US Federal Gov Unemployment:
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0

Georgia News on Unemployment for Employers & Employees:
https://dol.georgia.gov/blog/new-information-filing-unemployment-partial-claims-and-reemployment-services

Georgia Unemployment Application:
https://www.dol.state.ga.us/public/uiben/internetclaim/requirementPinSetup?fbclid=IwAR0wlSrYe22iD38uiXLulUlXJwc9-AgKuFUkjQEZYDvPJvuXWe8P9PJ8R2Q

UTILITIES & BILLS
Mortgage relief news:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brendarichardson/2020/03/13/mortgage-relief-options-are-available-to-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus-safety-measures/#a6c363c53ab7
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/03/18/hud-orders-60-day-foreclosure-moratorium-homeowners-affected-by-coronavirus/

No Atlanta Evictions for Next 60 Days:
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-mayor-calls-on-temporary-halt-on-evictions-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Just Shelter: List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction
https://justshelter.org/community-resources/

List of Banks Offering to Help Customers:
https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-response-coronavirus

Comcast: No disconnects. Free hotspots. Low-income households get 2 months free service
https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

AT&T: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html

Verizon: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/update-verizon-serve-customers-covid-19

Sprint: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html

T Mobile: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19

Georgia Power: No disconnects
https://www.georgiapower.com/company/news-center/2020-articles/georgia-power-assures-customers-safe-and-reliable-service-will-continue-during-covid-19-pandemic.html

Atlanta Watershed: Suspending all water shut offs during this time
https://www.atlantawatershed.org/customer-service/

Geico: Pausing cancellation of policies due to non payment or policy expiration until April 30th
https://www.geico.com/about/coronavirus/

FOOD

Cobb County Food Resources:
https://cobbcountyga.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=e9bbc3e2644b46799c908b4c2c231bce&fbclid=IwAR1zao23wytLxoFdFFFLPV64W88Vqon6_lAM1-yea-tevNJwRJT0T1DrBxk

Atlanta Community Food Bank:
https://www.acfb.org/local-impact-map?fbclid=IwAR2Dxlt2bke70dsSct8FqCSAM2A5XvMpCMKWZqjDkjU-RplKzfsWgLFK-XY

Atlanta Survival Program: Free grocery delivery
https://atlsurvival.org/

Free Meals for Atlanta Public School Students:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hpQ2DP-MOyTzwQRlZW8iHKCxGz7u7JMx/view

Uber Eats: Waiving all delivery fees
https://www.boston.com/food/restaurants/2020/03/16/uber-eats-waives-delivery-fees

SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FUNDS
The Giving Kitchen: For food service workers needing financial assistance
https://thegivingkitchen.org/

Bartender Fund:
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap?fbclid=IwAR1iJuMYX2vKL11vLYGQ_OX8fxD_9cfInp_BEf5mVD2mievywdH8fsWifwQ

Creator Fund: Freelancers/Creators, get up to $500 to help with groceries, medical bills, housing, etc
https://creatorfund.ck.page/

Resources for Artists:
https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/

Relief Fund for LGBTQI+ BIPOC:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QTIBIPOCCOVID19

MISCELLANEOUS

Mental Health Services:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mcmuJralTP_oPB-PF3siEeJV8yiG6vuXtjHx1_4mu48/edit?fbclid=IwAR0-_pk9tRrGZdrSz9ZNWDz-D1hMYyNnNNBZ9ZeegVld4Xk6tFyZK7uwaSg

Financial Planning Association: Pro Bono Financial Planning
https://wwwonefpa.org/Pages/ProBonoPlanning.aspx

CVS: Waiving home delivery fees & 30 day refill limit on certain medications
https://cvshealth.com/newsroom/press-releases/cvs-health-announces-additional-covid-19-resources-focused-patient-access

Atlanta Public Schools Updates:
https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/coronavirus

Old Fourth Distillery: giving away free hand sanitizer during their business hours. Bring your own container and make a donation
https://o4d.com/

Uhaul: 1 free month storage units for students needing to move asap
https://www.uhaul.com/Articles/About/20625/College-Students-U-Haul-Offers-30-Days-Free-Self-Storage-amid-Coronavirus-Outbreak/

FREE MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

Scholastic: Free education for Pre K – grade 6+
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathomehtml

Adobe Photoshop: Free for students until May
https://www.techradar.com/news/adobe-gives-students-free-home-creative-cloud-access-heres-how-to-get-it

Adobe Creative Cloud: People with Adobe can get 2 months free
https://petapixel.com/2020/03/18/adobe-is-giving-everyone-2-months-of-free-creative-cloud-heres-how-to-get-it/

NASA Media Library:
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/

Peloton Workout App: Free 90 day trial
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/16/21182267/peloton-workout-app-trial-at-home-subscription

Free books, movies, software, music, etc:
https://archive.org/

Free Ivy League courses:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/

Free Online Museum Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Free National Park Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours

No Entrance fees to National Parks:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/national-parks-service-coronavirus/index.html

NPR: Free virtual concerts
https://www.npr.org/2020/03/17/816504058/a-list-of-live-virtual-concerts-to-watch-during-the-coronavirus-shutdown

Paris Opera: Free live performances
https://www.vogue.fr/fashion-culture/article/paris-opera-broadcasting-screening-performances-online-for-free-2020

Center of Puppetry Arts: Free tours and performances
https://puppet.org/center-for-puppetry-arts-home/

Might Could Studiomates: 1 month free trial
https://might-could.com/studiomates/

Download Free Coloring Books:
http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html

Virtual Meeting TODAY (Tuesday, March 17th at 6:30 p.m.) on Conducting Meetings During City of Atlanta Closure

Good afternoon, NPU Leaders and NPU Planners.

As you know, we have been working diligently to explore options for providing support to the NPUs and neighborhoods, most of whom are impacted by the City of Atlanta’s recent ban on public gatherings of more than 50 people. Today, we tested out a couple of options, and would like to share an update with you this evening at 6:30 p.m. I know this is short notice, but we really want to be able to get this moving as quickly as possible. If you cannot attend, please ensure that someone from your board is present. I will send you a calendar invitation separately that can be shared.

This meeting will double as an update and discussion of options; AND a demonstration of how you might be able to conduct virtual meetings. Please join this meeting by clicking this link from your cell phone, laptop, iPad/tablet, or desktop computer and join “as a guest.” You do not need to be technologically savvy to participate. And feel free to share this email with your executive board members, neighborhood presidents, or anyone connected to your NPU that you think may find this useful.

Filming on Bass and Ira St 3/16-3/17

Title of production: Macgyver Season 4
Production company name: Eye Production Inc
Production type: TV / Series
Production Short synopsis: Macgyver saves the day using everyday items.
Location Name: 381 bass st sw
Prep Start: 03/16/2020 07:00 AM
Shoot start: 03/17/2020 07:00 AM
Shoot end: 03/17/2020 03:00 PM

Dear Neighbors,

CBS Studio Network will be filming at a home on Bass St on March 17th between 7a-3p. We will be prepping on March 16th between 7a-7p and wrapping on the day of filming.

We’ve requested the following from the City of Atlanta:

Filming:

  • North driving lane of Bass St SW b/t Ira St SW & Smith St SW from 7a 3/16 – 7p 3/17
  • West parking lane of Ira St SW b/t R.D.A Blvd SW & Stephens St SW from 7a 3/16 – 7p 3/17

CBS Studio Network is very sensitive to the impact that filming can have on a community. Off-duty City of Atlanta PD officers will be on site during this time to ensure the successful flow of traffic through the area. It is with these issues in mind that we approach the logistical needs of the production so we can effectively work to minimize any inconveniences to those in the neighborhood.

On behalf of CBS and MacGyver Cast and Crew, thank you for your patience and cooperation; it is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions you can reach us at the production office 404-662-4017.

Respectfully,

Ben Smith
404-626-4438
Assistant Location Manager

Attachments:
notification Letter
fire plan
security plan
Lane Closure
ATLFIL001823-detailed-notification
Traffic Control Plan
address letter

BeltLine Sub Area 1 Master Plan / West End LCI Open House

The City of Atlanta Department of City Planning and The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. have teamed up to coordinate two planning efforts The West End Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) and Atlanta BeltLine Subarea 1 Plan update. Collectively, these plans will reflect the community’s vision and today’s market conditions, while incorporating an action-oriented implementation plan. Additional information is included in the attached fact sheet.

There will be an open house for the mater plan update TOMORROW, March 5 at the Lee & White Community Room in West End. Here are the details:

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Time: 6:00 – 8:00pm
Location: Lee & White Street Community Room
Address: 1000 White St. SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Portions of Mechanicsville, Adair Park, and Pittsburgh are included in the planning area, so community members are strongly encouraged to attend. Though the first kick off meeting will be this week, the first workshop will be held in July.

You can find more information, including the draft LCI plan, here: https://www.westendlci.com/