| Urban Conservation District and Neighborhood Association |
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| Written by Rountree News |
| Tuesday, 18 November 2008 20:49 |
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The Rountree Urban Conservation District and The Rountree Neighborhood Association The Rountree Urban Conservation District (Rountree UCD) is a zoning district with special standards that may exceed that of the city, recognizing and protecting the unique nature of the area. The UCD is comprised of the residents and owners of properties in the area roughly defined by National Avenue on the west, Cherry Street on the north (including properties on the north side of the street), Delaware Avenue on the east (including properties on the east side of the street), and Grand Avenue on the south (including properties on the south side of the street). For exact boundaries, please refer to the site map. The Rountree Neighborhood Association (RNA) is the neighborhood organization of the residents and owners of properties in the Rountree UCD. Formed simultaneously with the Rountree UCD in 1985, it was first known as the Rountree Area Advisory Council. Renamed in 2003, the organization works to preserve and advance the neighborhood. Specifically, the RNA provides social and community activities (such as sponsoring the neighborhood block party and organizing the NeighborWoods tree planting project, respectively). The RNA also is a voice in the city, keeping abreast of city policies and actions that affect the neighborhood as well as communicating the needs and wants of Rountree to the city government. The RNA meets the third Tuesday of every month, typically in the evenings at Rountree Elementary. The general membership meets every quarter (the March, June, September and December), while the Executive Board meets all other months. All residents and owners of properties in the Rountree UCD are welcome to attend. The RNA seeks volunteers that are residents and owners of properties within the Rountree UCD to serve on the Executive Board in December. One-year terms began in March. For further information on the organization, see the RNA bylaws. Many people living outside the Rountree UCD inquire about becoming a part of the RNA. While the RNA takes this as the nicest of compliments, it is hoped that those inquirers understand that the UCD is a zone that is established and recognized by the city. The RNA encourages bordering neighborhoods to form associations and join in organized communication with the city. |
| Last Updated on Tuesday, 18 November 2008 22:52 |