Gonzales Gardens Rehabilitation
The initial design phase has been completed with input from the community and stakeholders. The design seeks to preserve existing trees and incorporate additional trees and landscaping as an integral design feature.
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Manning Avenue Update
Last month we reported on the houses that were relocated by the Columbia Housing and Development Corporation from the area behind Dreher High School.
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Columbia Housing Development Corporation - Manning Avenue Project
The Columbia Housing Development Corporation in conjunction with the City of Columbia Community Development Department recently relocated three homes from Kirkwood Avenue to Manning Avenue.
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City to Conduct Traffic Survey
Lee Ruef, Chair of Security and Traffic Committee, and Barbara Rackes met with traffic engineers during the last week of February to request a follow up survey of traffic patterns in Forest Hills.
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Robert S. Lafaye House
Overlooking the largest wooded reserve in Forest Hills is the home of noted Columbia architect Robert S. Lafaye, a principal with his brother George E. Lafaye in the firm of Lafaye & Lafaye. According to firm commission records, Lafaye designed his residence between May 4 and June 22, 1927.
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The Season of Joy... and Property Crime
Yes, it is the season of joy, renewal and religious celebrations. But we must also be very mindful that property crime is more likely at this time because it is a holiday season in a time of economic recession.
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Forest Hills Wins Second Treasured Tree Award!
For the second time, the Forest Hills Neighborhood has been awarded the Treasured Tree Award by the City of Columbia. This beautiful tree sits on the former site of the Wade Hampton Diamond Hill Plantation.
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Help a Child this Christmas
Pinehurst Neighborhood is down to the wire in getting sponsors for neighborhood children. They have 10 unfilled applications and I understand that the park has about 4 more for us. If you are willing/able to sponsor one or more kids by providing gifts, please join us in doing so.
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