Box 15, Folder 2, Document 25

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ISSUE NUMBER 3



AUGUST 1969





SUMMERHILL PLAN PRESENTED



A Mass Neighborhood Meeting was held
on July 30th at the Thankful Baptist
Church on the corner of Martin and
Bass Streets. The Model Cities Sum-
merhill Planning Committee and its
Consultant reported on the 1970 and
long-range planning for the Model
Summerhill Neighborhood.

The Summerhill Planning Committee and
its Consultant have met every week since
May. Two Mass Meetings were held in
June to inform the residents of the pro-
gress being made in planning Summerhill's
future. Two newsletters were also dis-
tributed throughout the neighborhood to
keep you informed. If you haven't
received the newsletters, call a member
of your Planning Committee. Watch for
notices of future mass meetings. We
need your participation!

THE LONG-RANGE PLAN

The recommended long-range plan for
Summerhill was discussed by a mem-

ber of the Consulting firm. The resi-
dents of Summerhill expressed general
agreement on the proposals.

The long-range plan shows many improve-
ments for Summerhill. The most out-
standing new facility would be the Edu-
cational Park complex to be located east
of Connally. Street in both the Summer-
hill and Grant Park Neighborhoods. This
would include a new middle school and com-
munity service facilities. A new primary
school is also planned along Terry Street
between Little and Love Streets.



YOUR VOICE





IN SUMMERHILLS FUTURE

The Plan shows that Georgia Avenue
can have a new face when all improve-
ments are completed. A new and
enlarged shopping area is planned for
the vicinity of Georgia and Capitol
Avenues.

1970 SUMMERHILL ACTIVITY AREAS
DISCUSSED



Activities which should be accomp-
lished during 1970 under the Model
Cities Neighborhood Development
Program for Summerhill were dis-
cussed. Seven activity areas are
recommended for next year. Four of
the areas would be scheduled for
clearance to provide land for schools
and new housing, while another three
areas would be for rehabilitation
treatment. A MAP OF THE RECOMMENDED
1970 ACTIVITY AREAS APPEARS INSIDE.
The proposed 1970 Activity Areas
were received favorably by the resi-
dents attending the meeting.

SOLUTION FOR TRAFFIC CONGESTION

The traffic congestion that plagues
the Summerhill Neighborhood whenever
a major event occurs at the Stadium
may finally be eliminated. Although
no time table has been established,
an improved street system, recom-
mended in the long-range plan, is
designed to prevent Stadium traffic
from invading residential areas.








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DID YOU KNOW ?
by Mattie Ansley



Did you know that in the year
1866, on Fraser Street in the Summer-
hill Section of Atlanta, there stood
a little red church? It was known at
that time as Clark Chapel because it
was named for Bishop Clark who was

founder of Clark University.

The colored and white people worshipped together in Clark Chapel in those
long ago years. One of the Trustees of Clark Chapel was Mr. Kimball, the founder

of the famous Kimball House Hotel which was torn down many years ago.

Some years later the Congregation moved to Hunter and Central avenues. It
was there that an offer was made to sell to the Colored Membership of the Church.
Later, this same Church was renamed the Lloyd Street Church; and under that name
it saw the beginning of Clark University and Gammon Theological Seminary. Classes
were held in the basement of the Church just like they are today. Now the Church

sits at 503 Mitchell Street S.W. and is known as the Central Methodist Church.

Yes, Summerhill has something to be proud of! Fraser Street with her
bumps and turns has her Historic Spot. Much good was done for the community

through the little red church under the leadership of Reverend J. W. Lee.

Who knows what we may dig up later about Summerhill and her past history.

We'll look for facts about those who lived in this Community regardless of race.




THE FACTS

ABOUT CLEARANCE & REHABILITATION
AREAS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

IF YOU LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE HOUSES

WILL BE ACQUIRED AND CLEARED:

IF YOU LIVE IN AN AREA WHERE THE
HOUSES WILL BE REHABILITATED:

@ You don't have to move right @ Don't do any major remodeling

away! until a rehabilitation advisor
from the Atlanta Housing

@ You will get a reasonable Authority comes to see you.

price for your property.
@ Architectural serves are avail-

® You will get moving expense able through the Atlanta Housing
money. Authority.

e A relocation man will help @ Rehabilitation grants and loans

you find another house or are available.

apartment.
® Don't become the victim of an

unethical contractor. Talk to
your rehabilitation advisor first.

WHEN YOU DECIDE TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS 10
YOUR PROPERTY, CALL YOUR REHABILITATION
ADVISOR.

® Your next house or apartment
will be in good condition.

® A relocation man will help
you get money for better
housing.

THE ATLANTA HOUSING AUTHORITY HAS
EXPERIENCED RELOCATION PEOPLE TO
HELP MAKE YOUR MOVING AS EASY AS
POSSIBLE. CALL YOUR RELOCATION
MAN TO GET ALL THE CORRECT INFOR-
MATION.

Don't sign a contract for home improve-
ments until it is approved by your
rehabilitation advisor.

The Atlanta Housing Authority will get
estimates from several reliable con-
tractors. You and your advisor can
decide which one will give you the most

Don't listen to rumors--let the f
or your money.

relocation man help you. That
is his job!



If you have any questions, call the members of your Planning Committee whose names
are listed in the first two newsletters. Or call one of these supervisors at the
Model Cities Neighborhood Development Program Area Office. Their number is 523-0245
before September lst. After September lst, call 523-5851

W. R. Wilkes, Project Director R. C. Littlefield, Rehabilitation Super-

Thomas Walker, Assistant Project Director visor

Walter Reid, Family Services Consultant Cc. V. Dickens, Financial Advisor
Supervisor Miss Dorothy Moon, Secretary

IF YOU RENT, PLEASE SHOW THIS NEWSLETTER TO YOUR LANDLORD. WE WOULD
BE HAPPY TO SEND HIM A COPY, IF WE RECEIVE HIS ADDRESS.




RECOMMENDED SUMMERHILL ACTIVITY AREAS FOR 1970*

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Rehabilitation Area
A total of 93 buildings are located in four areas

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2 pe Clearance Area scheduled for rehabilitation treatment during 1970.
Twenty-two buildings on Where rehabilitation is not feasible , buildings

this site are scheduled will be acquired and cleared. The Atlanta Housing

for clearance. The par- Authority is prepared to assist homeowners to re-

cel will become part of habilitate their properties. Grants and low-inter-

the proposed educational est rate loans are available to all who qualify.

park complex.

Clearance Area

A new primary school is sche-
duled for construction on
this site. During 1969, the
Atlanta School Board will ac-
quire buildings in the center
of the site. In 1970, the 34
buildings in the red area will
be acquired and cleared. Pro-
perty owners and “tenants who
move before the Housing Author-
ity contacts them could lose
out on relocation assistance ant
and benefits. DON'T MOVE UNTIL

YOU HEAR FROM THE HOUSING

AUTHORITY IN 1970!

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Clearance Area
Twelve buildings will be cleared from this site
to provide needed space for the E. P. Johnson
School. Property owners and tenants will be
contacted by the Housing Authority during 1970.
Don't move until you hear from the Housing
Authority next year!

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7 . Clearance Area
Thirty-three buildings will be cleared from this site to pro-

vide land for the widening and improvement of Little Street.
New curbs and sidewalks are planned. The land remaining will
be developed for low and moderate income housing.

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Rehabilitation

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#Although the activities on this map are recommended
for 1970, limited funds and time could delay some of
the activities until after 1970.



GRAPHICS BY: URBAN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.








Here’s The Information You Asked For

A Progress Report On 1969

Summerhill Activity Areas
AS OF THE SECOND WEEK OF JULY, 1969






AVE.

KELLY PL.
CAPITOL



SITE NUMBER 69C6

Three (3) of the parcels have
been purchased and options have
been taken on four (4) parcels.

SITES NUMBER 69C3 and 69C5T21

Fifty-nine (59) parcels scheduled for
acquisition and clearance. Eleven (11)
of the parcels have been purchased and
options have been taken on twenty-two
(22) additional parcels.











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One (1) parcel has been

purchased.






SUMMERHILL PLANNING COMMITTEE
VICE CHAIRMAN

GETS SCHOLARSHIP

Exciting things are happening to Summerhill residents. Take Jimmie
Kennebrew for example. Mr. Kennebrew is Vice Chairman of the Summerhill
Planning Committee. He was awarded a scholarship to attend the
Ecumenical Institute in Chicago, Illinois where he will take a
course in Social Service and Community Organization.

Mr. Kennebrew left Atlanta on July 19th and will spend
eight (8) weeks at the Ecumenical Institute. When he re-
turns, he plans to use his new training in working with the
Summerhill Planning Committee and on other Community Activi-
ties.

Community service is not new to Jimmie Kennebrew. Since
ne came to Atlanta in 1944, he has been involved in many
activities which serve the Neighborhood. At present, he serves
as Vice Chairman of the Model Cities Summerhill Planning Committee,
Vice Chairman of the SuMac Community Neighborhood Advisory Council, Chair-
man of the Manpower Committee of the EOA Central Citizens Advisory
Council and a member of the Summerhill Model Cities Advisory Council and
Chairman of the Housing Committee. He is also a member of CAMPS Advisory
Committee, a city-wide group concerned with employment.



Why is Jimmie Kennebrew so active? This is what he said when we
asked him:

Living in the Summerhill Community I became aware of the dis-
advantageous conditions and decided I wanted to help do some-
thing about them. We have to show the rest of Atlanta that
we are anxious to help ourselves and do our part to make Model
Cities a success.

Besides being active in community service, Jimmie Kennebrew works hard
at his regular job. He is a certified Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Mechanic and has DeKalb County Air Conditioning Board certification for warm
air, air conditioning, steam and hot water. He trained for this work at the

Hoke Smith School.

In his spare time ( do you think he has any?) Mr. Kennebrew likes to
bowl, attends ball games and chaperones at dances at the SuMac Center. Al-
though he was not born in Atlanta, it has been home to him for most of his
life. He and his wife, Dorothy, live at 79 Richardson Street, S.W.




SPOTLIGHT ON THE AGENCIES SERVING YOU

ATLANTA SOUTHSIDE COMPREHENSIVE

HEALTH CENTER
Ridge Avenue, Peoplestown



YOU JUST WON 'T BELIEVE IT UNTIL YOU SEE
IT FOR YOURSELF! It took some kind of a
miracle to turn the old bed spring factory
into one of the most modern comprehensi'
health centers in the entire United .

Of course, the perseverance -0

Barksdale's Health Sub -

Central Advisory Counci Helped: that mir-

acle along quite ab s Grace tells

it, the Committee "t rest until
4 “tooth would get

pulled at th omprehensive Health

Center Build:

“does more
pull teeth. Mrs.
eems, the Center's
Relations Director,
kes» to describe the Cen-
er's services by saying,
We've got everything from
Pediatric Doctors to Podi-
atrists on our staff." We
are just as prepared to
help the arthritis victim
cope with this problem as
we're prepared to fit eye-
glasses and diagnose ear, nose and throat
problems.

Can you believe it? If you live south of
Georgia Avenue in the Peoplestown or Sum-
merhill Neighborhoods, and can qualify urn
der the OEO income guidelines, all the ser
vices of the Health Center are available
at NO COST TO YOU. There isn't even a
charge for medicine; and a Pharmacist is
on duty to serve you whenever the Center
is open.

If you qualify for services at the Compre-
hensive Health Center, all you have to do
is register. The Health Center staff will
take it from there and see that you receive
the kind of help you need.





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the Health
Center all
by yourself,
don't fret.
The Center
is even pre-
pared to do
something
about that
problem. If
you call the
Center, they
will arrange
for one of
their dri-

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aire ready to leave,



you will be delivergé back to your home.

YOU'RE IN FOR A SURE

offices and rooms axt
cheeriest colors you:



RISE WHEN YOU VISIT
THE CENTER FOR THE:

FIRST TIME. The
@ the brightest and
an imagine. The

whole place is as a ty as a picture.

And the Staff just
We're sure you'll

your neighbors beca
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munity residents wh«
bers of the Center'



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services? Plan to ge
registered now!

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the whole family


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