Broadmoor Improvement Association - In The Heart of New Orleans

Times Picayune Opinion Piece - by LaToya Cantrell

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:21:03 -0500

Times-Picayune (Thursday, June 26, 2008)

With private dollars at stake, delays hurt

In a public hearing last week, the New Orleans City Council tangled with the Office of Recovery and Development and Administration over a state tax credit program to promote cultural activities. Some council members felt their districts were being ignored. The mood turned contentious. As a result of this debate, approval of funding for the city's 17-zone recovery plan was put off -- at Dr. Ed Blakely's request -- for at least another week.

Church is Ready to Give Back - Times-Picayune 06/26/2008

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:27:02 -0500

nola.com article here

by Sheila Stroup

On Wednesday, a team of volunteers from Annunciation Church left New Orleans and headed for Quincy, Ill., a town left in shambles by the Mississippi River flooding.

"The best therapy for people who are stressed out and freaked out is to help others," the Rev. Jerry Kramer said.

Father Jerry, 40, is rector of the Free Church of the Annunciation, a vibrant Episcopal church on South Claiborne Avenue. When we talked on Monday, he seemed a little stressed out and freaked out himself.

Broadmoor Street Repairs

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 13:16:45 -0500

The Dept. of Public Works will begin FEMA-eligible street and sidewalk repairs in early July. The repairs included in this program consist mainly of roadway and sidewalk patching, but may also include repairs to driveway aprons and curbs. Residents can view the upcoming street repairs by going to Public Works
website and selecting Broadmoor as the neighborhood.

Wilson School Construction Underway

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:53:17 -0500

The renovation of Wilson School is underway. The demolition of the Annex building and full abatement of the Main building are now complete. Salvagable materials such as windows and doors are available to the public through next week. Please enter on the General Pershing side of the building for pick-up.

The Ground Breaking Ceremony for the school construction is scheduled on July 17th at 1:30 pm on the school grounds. The BIA would like a minimum of 200 residents young and old to take part in the ceremony. T-shirs marking the historical event will be distributed to all in attendance. Please try your very best to show your support, as the community has worked extremely hard to make this renovation possible.

Temporary Library To Open in Late July

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 16:48:54 -0500

We are pleased to report that the Temporary Library facilities at Keller have been delivered. It will be open in late July equipped with computers, staff, and plenty of books.

Upcoming Public Meeting on VA Medical Center/MCLNO Site Selection

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:08:10 -0500

US Department of Veterans Affairs, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the State of Louisiana (State) announce VA Medical Center (VAMC) and Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO) Site Selection Public Informational Meetings

Meeting Date: Thursday, June 26, 2008
Location: Grace Episcopal Church, 3700 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Broadmoor Applauds the Opening of Moishe House New Orleans

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:13:11 -0500

Broadmoor Moishe House Exemplifies Jewish Community's Ongoing Commitment to NOLA

Created by the Forest Foundation and the Center for Leadership Initiatives in 2005, Moishe Houses are homes that serve as grassroots community centers for young adult Jewish communities throughout the world. Broadmoor has a rich Jewish history: Jews have been a strong part of the neighborhood's diverse social fabric since its development in the 1920s.

"Moishe House New Orleans will emphasize social justice and community revitalization," said Graboyes, who is the BDC's Housing Case Manager. "The House will also serve as a conduit for the many Jewish groups around the world interested in contributing to recovery efforts here in New Orleans."

Please HELP the BDC/BIA Reach Out

Sat, 24 May 2008 19:49:44 -0500

The Broadmoor Development Corporation is happy to report that around 72% of the properties in Broadmoor have been repaired or are undergoing active renovation. However, we cannot reach our goal of a completely recovered neighborhood until every property in Broadmoor has recovered. We need your help! In an attempt to make contact with every property owner who may be in need of assistance, an outreach campaign has been instituted. Flyers, door hangers, and yardsigns have been placed on properties that may not have made a full recovery.

Have Photographs from Broadmoor Fest?

Tue, 20 May 2008 08:37:48 -0500

If you took photographs at Broadmoor Fest this past weekend, please share them with us by emailing them to broadmoormaggie@gmail.com or burning them onto a disk and dropping them off at the office (4514 S. Derbigny Street).

Assessor Nancy Marshall Donates Laptops to Wilson Students

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:22:03 -0500

ASSESSOR NANCY MARSHALL DONATES XO LAPTOP COMPUTERS

TO EVERY 3rd, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENT OF BROADMOOR’S

ANDREW H. WILSON CHARTER SCHOOL

FULL PRESS RELEASE ATTACHED

Share Your Memories of Bard Student Volunteers

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:23:23 -0500

Bard College will be featuring a story in their alumni magazine about their students' volunteer work in New Orleans. The writers would like to include at least one story and some quotes from local Broadmoor residents whose lives/homes have been directly helped by Bard student efforts. If you would like to participate, please contact:

Jennifer Wai-Lan Huang
Public Relations and Publications Writer
Bard College
PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
huang@bard.edu
tel. 845.758.7008

Green Light New Orleans is coming to Broadmoor!

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:10:38 -0500

If you are looking to save money on your electric bills, consider participating in the Green Light program. This organization provides installation of energy efficient CFL light bulbs in residents' homes. We are also looking for volunteer participation! Please check out the attached document and see how you can benefit!
Call Karen at 309-2561 for more information or to volunteer.

New Orleans to South America

Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:10:20 -0500

Artist and Community Activist Retreat Scholarships Available!

Apply now for an Retreat Scholarship, including up to one month's hotel accomodation and meals in lovely El Miramar Taganga and Santa Marta, Colombia. For more information contact Nathan Shoyer, nathannola@gmail.com. For recent photos, go here: picasaweb.google.com/nathannola/TsunamiHotelColombia. The 'Uniting the Caribbean: Gulf Coast to South America" Art and Activists' Scholarship is available to any artist or community activist. Please submit a one-page retreat or project explanation and some background of work.

Renew Your BIA Membership for 2008

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 15:56:26 -0500

DON'T FORGET TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP FOR 2008! To join, renew or donate using VISA/Mastercard/Paypal, click here. Please include your name and address, unless Or mail in a BIA membership form that can be downloaded here.

Wilson School Rehabilitation and New Construction

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 17:27:47 -0600

he rehabilitation of Andrew H. Wilson School Main Building and the construction of a new Addition and Cafeteria/Gymnasium Building; and demolition of the Annex, Gatekeeper's Lodge, Boiler Room addition to the Main Building, breezeway, and shed is vastly approaching.

However, before things move forward, the Broadmoor Improvement Association (BIA) must begin a Recordation process as required by FEMA, to capture the historical significance of structures that will soon be demolished and/or altered on Wilson's campus - A National Landmark of Historical Places recognized by the National Trust and LA State Preservation Office.