Posted in EDo, News on April 7th, 2010
The 10 member board will meet with Mayor Richard Berry on April 26th to brief him and three key staff members on the EDo Master Plan, and the Board’s top goals for 2010.
First, the Board wants to implement an on-street parking management plan for Central Avenue, and the commercial portion of the blocks just north and south of Central. These streets are Arno, Edith, Walter, High and Elm. The parking would be metered during business hours Monday through Saturday. It would be free and unlimited all other hours.
If this type of parking plan sounds familiar, it’s the same arrangement found near UNM and in Nob Hill. The purpose of the parking program, here as there, is to provide visible and available parking to patrons of EDo retail businesses – those operating now, and those to come – during the business day. After 6 PM, they belong to the residents.
All other parking in the neighborhood will remain free and unrestricted.
Second is the Board’s hope to establish a Business Improvement District, or BID. The purpose of the BID would be to provide marketing and image enhancement services for EDo, as well as additional clean and safe services. BIDs are used frequently and effectively across the country in emerging residential and commercial neighborhoods like EDo.
We all want to see more convenient neighborhood services, more residents, more pedestrians and fewer parking lots. The EDo BID will work toward those achievements.
Finally, the EDo Board believes the Mayor and the City Council must play a key role in the redevelopment of the First Baptist Church property, which has been vacated and is being sold. The proper development of this site is the key to continued progress in making EDo Albuquerque’s most convenient, safe, diverse, walkable neighborhood.
The Board will seek to partner with the Mayor and his team to achieve these goals.
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Posted in Downtown, Happening on April 7th, 2010
Please join local non-profit Caravan To Peace and their guests on Friday, April 9th at 7:00 PM for this exciting and worthy event.
The evening will benefit a peaceful Afghani school destroyed in the war. Aimie Burns’ documentary captures the amazing resilience of the school’s founder and its students.
The event kicks off with a concert by world-famous musician Rahim Ahaj, and a silent auction sponsored by local businesses.
A great cause and an enjoyable evening! http://www.PeacePal.orgor 505-255-2042 for tickets and more information. |
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Posted in EDo on April 7th, 2010
Rumors abound concerning a possible new restaurant and some new retailers opening in EDo in 2010. We hope definite announcements will follow.
There are significantly more potential home buyers looking at EDo this year versus last. We even hear of plans for the purchase of an under-loved but beautiful historic home in Huning Highlands finding an owner who will bring it back to life.
And have you seen the framing on top of Hotel Parq Central? That, dear readers, will be The Apothecary, the rooftop bar that will afford EDo’s best views! Opening still planned for this Fall. |
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Posted in EDo on February 2nd, 2010
We are often asked at EDo Spaces, “where’s this housing market going?”
Nationally and internationally, home values have dropped from their highs of 2006-7. EDo and Huning Highlands are no exception.
The Case-Schiller U.S. index shows an overall drop of almost 30% in value in that time. Our data shows only 1/2 of that drop in EDo. Why?
We think it’s because of what we call “the power of the neighborhood.” We hear that word all the time, but what is a neighborhood, really?
Our definition is this:
1. It’s walkable, bike-friendly and transit-supportive, yet accommodates motor vehicles effectively.
2. A wide range of places to live, whether one wants to own or to lease.
3. Places to work, shop, dine, learn, worship, or just be in nice public space – like streets & parks.
EDo is not yet the neighborhood it could and may become, but it’s made great strides in the past decade.
It was the power of neighborhood that helped us keep our value declines much lower than the national average. And it will be the power of neighborhood that helps us see value increases in the coming decade.
Support the EDo neighborhood and its businesses. Get others to support them. Let’s build a strong neighborhood and local economy together. |
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Posted in EDo, News on February 2nd, 2010
| From “Neighborhood News” put out by the City of Albuquerque:
“I am excited to tell you that I have elevated and consolidated the Office of Constituent Services within the Mayor’s office. This means you will always have a direct link to my office. I value your opinion so please share your comments, whether good or bad. I know that great ideas come from citizens.
It is my great honor to serve you as Mayor and our tremendous Constituent Service Team looks forward to serving you as well.”
Mayor Richard Berry
MayorBerry@cabq.gov
505-768-3000
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Posted in EDo, News on February 2nd, 2010
The Breast Cancer Resource Center (316 Central SE) will present a free series of weekly workshops on Eating for Your Health each Wednesday in February.
The workshops will cover:
- Plan-based & animal proteins
- Organic & conventional foods
- Antioxidants & systemic alkalinity
- Health benefits of herbs & spices
- Healthy fats & sweeteners
- Indoor gardening for city dwellers
- 30 easy & delicious recipes
For more information or to register, contact Nelly Taveras at 554-3625 or breastcancerresource@nmcrc.org. |
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Posted in Downtown, News on February 2nd, 2010
Albuquerque is set to host the nation’s finest track and field athletes at the 2010 USA Indoor Track and Field (USATF) Championships on February 27-28, 2010 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
The USATF Indoor Track & Field Championships is the final event of the Indoor Visa Championship Series, which is a prestigious series of nationally televised USA Track & Field competitions featuring the very best track & field athletes from Team USA, the World’s #1 Track Team.
Approximately 400 athletes will be competing for a total prize purse of $117,000 and U.S. athletes will have the opportunity to qualify for Team USA events, including the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha.
Two-day reserved chairback seats are available for $25 each. Single day chairback tickets are $15 each. General admission tickets are $20 each for a two-day pass and $12 each for a single day. Tickets can be purchased at the UNM Ticket Office located at 1155 University Boulevard SE, by phone at (505) 925-5858 or online atwww.unmtickets.com. |
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Posted in BelVedere, Happening, News, The Lofts on November 24th, 2009
Please join us onThursday, December 10th from 5:30-7:30 PM at the fabulous Hotel Andaluz, Downtown at 2nd & Copper, to celebrate the spirit of the season.
We will be gathering in the Valencia Room at the mezzanine level, overlooking the gorgeous lobby and connected to a wonderful rooftop deck. It’s a cash bar, but food will be provided. We would love to see you there! |
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Posted in Downtown, News on November 24th, 2009
The former La Posada Hotel, built in 1939 by Conrad Hilton and one of Albuquerque’s landmarks, has been renovated to the tune of $30 million by local developer and friend of EDo, Gary Goodman.
If you haven’t been, please make it a regular stop for yourself, friends, and family. It’s truly a world-class hotel that shows the best side of Albuquerque – past, present and future. The restaurant, lobby drink service, library, mezzanine cultural directories and artwork are all first rate.
Let’s support Gary in his efforts to raise the bar in our City. See you on December 10th. |
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Posted in EDo, Happening on November 24th, 2009
| On Thursday, December 3rd at 4:00 PM, the 1st Annual Zipper Walk to the Nob Hill Shop & Stroll will start at the Alvardo Transportation Center Downtown, and pass through EDo. Let’s welcome the walkers, and feel free to join in! Details atwww.thezipperabq.com. |
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