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In the winter 2006 newsletter I wrote that I would explore the idea of having the 13th District become the Garden District. It would provide a name and positive identification for our area and capitalize on our strong tradition of well-kept homes, well-kept lawns, landscaping and flowers. A committee was formed and the idea moved forward. The committee has done a planting on 10th St. and Layton Ave., run two perennial exchanges, hosted a presentation by Melinda Myers, is working on the 2007 business landscape and garden awards and is planning more activities for next year.
I have introduced a resolution to officially make this district the city's Garden District. With the support of the forestry department, a written plan is being drafted to serve as a guideline for the future to enhance this area as the Garden District. The plan will involve a vision for working with businesses, business associations, schools, neighborhood associations, residents, public land such as city owned parcels, airport clear zones, freeway right-of-way, WEPCO power line land, the airport and more.
The written plan will be added to the resolution file and will be the difference between this district and the other 14 and it provides the reasoning as to why this district should be named the Garden District. I hope to have the file passed in December or January. |