Archive | March, 2012

Improving a Great Neighborhood Asset: the 35W Pedestrian Bridge

28 Mar

It’s great to know that the good work we do close to home helps the entire city become a better place to live! And a group of highly motivated young volunteers has its eye firmly on the big picture. Last year, the updayton Creative Communities team decided our neighborhoods, which are great community assets,  should be walkable, accessible, safe [...]

For Sale: 121 James Street, $159,900

27 Mar

New Spring Price (3/04/11) represents a $10,000 price reduction! Welcome to Historic South Park! Circa 1885 this historic brick home retains its 19th century charm but is retro fitted for 21st century living. This magnificent 2 story provides 2240 square feet of living area. This one of a kind treasure features a master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, 2.5 updated baths including the master bath, a remodeled kitchen that is a must see, formal dining room, living room and a family room. There is wood flooring throughout the lower level and new carpeting on the upper level. High ceilings and new lighting fixtures will greet you in every room. The open floor plan is unique for a home in this neighborhood and the wood trim will remind you that they don’t build them like this anymore. The easy access attic will accommodate all of your storage needs. Outside the covered porch spells relaxation and overlooks a patio and landscaped/fenced yard that spells H-O-M-E! Agent: Bob C Peitz, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Big Hill, 937-974-0983

Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, April 7, 2PM at the Gazebo!

24 Mar

It wouldn’t be spring in South Park without some crazy good fun with the Easter Bunny on the Boulevard! Candy filled eggs, lots of happy hopping and running around, a chance to take a picture with the Easter Bunny, and even some prizes!  Children 10 and under, bring your baskets. And parents bring your cameras.  [...]

Theresa and Full Circle Continue to Focus on Potential

16 Mar

Who can resist a dramatic “before & after” story? It’s certainly a favorite narrative for philanthropic developer, Theresa Gasper, owner and founder of Full Circle Development. And she has 10 Historic South Park home transformations to prove it—with two more on the way: 1207 Wayne Avenue and 634 Oak Street. The “After” Effects We recently had [...]

NCAA’s First Four brings the POTUS and PM of UK to the neighborhood!

13 Mar

Okay, so U.S. President Barack Obama and U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron were not actually in Historic South Park, but close enough that we can’t resist coopting a little of the glamour of having world leaders within walking distance!! They took in the first game of the First Four. At 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, NCAA’s March Madness officially kicked [...]

So Much Fun Stuff within Ten Minutes of Historic South Park!

08 Mar

In Historic South Park, we don’t always wrestle with decisions around urban renewal. Decisions about which fun event to attend  are tougher and more frequent! Thanks to South Park’s handy location, it seems the majority of events are within ten minutes bike or drive, and if you decide to walk–say over the pedestrian bridge to Oregon District–it’s just a few more [...]

Happy 22nd Anniversary to The Next Wave!

05 Mar

Happy 22nd Anniversary to The Next Wave, a South Park business that’s been on the corner of Bonner and Adams since March 1, 1990.  It’s a milestone for the creative agency, as well as a testament to the vision, tenacity and hard work of its owner/founder, David Esrati—attributes all of our neighbors can relate to, [...]