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Micro Histories Of Midtown Elementary Schools: Brewer, Clubview, Davis, Rigdon Road, Hannan, Wynnton Arts Academy, St Elmos Center For The Gifted, Amanda Ferguson Oct 2011

Micro Histories Of Midtown Elementary Schools: Brewer, Clubview, Davis, Rigdon Road, Hannan, Wynnton Arts Academy, St Elmos Center For The Gifted, Amanda Ferguson

Columbus Community Geography Center

This report records the histories of several Midtown Columbus, Georgia schools. These are: Brewer Elementary, Clubview Elementary, Davis Elementary, Rigdon Road Elementary, Hannan Elementary, Wynnton Arts Academy and St. Elmos Center for the Gifted.


Creating A Sense Of Place: Defining The Historic, Mid-Century, Midtown Neighborhoods Of Averett Woods, Boxwood Estates, Hilton Woods, Hilton Heights, Philip Causey Oct 2011

Creating A Sense Of Place: Defining The Historic, Mid-Century, Midtown Neighborhoods Of Averett Woods, Boxwood Estates, Hilton Woods, Hilton Heights, Philip Causey

Columbus Community Geography Center

This report contains a historical analysis of several neighborhoods in Midtown, Columbus, Georgia. The neighborhoods described are Averett Woods, Boxwood Estates, Hilton Woods, Hilton Heights.


Converting Vacant Lots Into Assets: Comparing National Community Garden Programs To Community Garden Projects In Columbus Ga, Amanda Rees, Joyce Wade Jan 2011

Converting Vacant Lots Into Assets: Comparing National Community Garden Programs To Community Garden Projects In Columbus Ga, Amanda Rees, Joyce Wade

Columbus Community Geography Center

Many aspects of community life are negatively affected by vacant lots, to include neighborhood vitality, crime rates, and the viability of commercial districts. Vacant properties have been identified by both elected and appointed officials as offering significant challenges to neighborhood revitalization and improvement. A variety of techniques have been used to address these problems, one such approach is the development of community gardens. Converting vacant lots into community gardens can improve the quality of life among neighborhood residents, help build social capital, and improve neighboring property values. Beginning with a review of the impact of community gardens and their management, …