(UHNA is a member of BCN represented by UHNA VP Beau Grant)
The Buckhead Council is thrilled to welcome,  our Commissioner of Planning, Jahnee Prince, and our Director of Zoning and Development, Keyetta Holmes, for our first meeting of the year. We’ll gather at our usual spot, the Piedmont Center Auditorium, on Wednesday, January 15th. 
While this isn’t our regular meeting date, we’re excited to make this work with the Commissioner’s schedule. If you haven’t done so yet, please mark your calendars—we’d love for you to join us! Although an RSVP isn't necessary, knowing who from your neighborhood plans to attend would be helpful.
This meeting is a fantastic chance to engage with the Commissioner and the Director as they discuss the new zoning code and answer any questions you might have.

Hoping everyone has had a joyful holiday season and looks forward to a wonderful New Year!
Debra Wathen
Chairman, Buckhead Council of Neighborhoods
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BCN shares there has been an uptick in car break-ins. To combat theft Keep Cars Clear of Valuables. 
See the flyer below for the APD initiative to distribute free vehicle lockboxes for firearms.
Please pass this information to all your friends and neighbors.
Underwood Hills residents can also subscribe to  Security Patrol

The Atlata Beltline provides this udate on construction on the Northwest Trail near Underwood Hills';
Full Details

• Northwest Trail – Segment 4: This 0.9-mile-long trail begins at English and Culpepper and ends at the parking lot of Monday Night Brewery at Trabert. The 90% drawings are complete and we are submitting to the various agencies for permitting pre-approvals. Coordination with the Department of Watershed Management and other property owners has been very productive and the alignment for this segment has been confirmed.  We have split Segment 4 into two parts called Section A and Section B.  We are currently finalizing the selection of a construction manager for Section A from English Street to Howell Mill.
• Northwest Trail – Segment 5:  This trail section begins at the intersection of Marietta Blvd and Huff Rd, traveling to Ellsworth Industrial and English Street for a total of 0.7 miles. Construction started on May 20th, 2024. Clearing and grading from Elaine to Fairmont is ongoing.  Elaine has been milled but progress is on hold as an unforeseen utility is relocated by the Department of Watershed Management. This project is expected to be complete by Fall 2025.

Atlanta’s Department of City Planning has launched a survey to learn more about how residents perceive and experience the NPU system. “By identifying its strengths and opportunities for improvement, we’ll be better positioned to work together with neighborhoods to ensure that the NPU system established by Mayor Maynard Jackson 50 years ago meets our needs today and moving forward,” says NPU Resources and Support Manager Lance Templeton. The survey closes December 31.

Take the NPU Organizational Wellness Assessment.
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UHNA NPU-D Rep Eva Nason reports that there was virtually unanimous approval of the variance for Leonardo Fagundo's 1846 Harper Rd. house that's under construction, and was interested in comments that Leo's neighbor on Harper Rd., Sherry Tsepas, made regarding deficiencies in Atlanta's zoning and building permits departments which largely led to the problems Leo had and his need for variances and lots of delay in getting his house built.  Sherry is a planner herself. 

She wishes you all a Merry Christmas.
The next NPU-D Meeting is January 28, 2025.
Usually Meets Every Fourth Tuesday at 7:30pm
Link to details, agenda etc 

Register in advance: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucu2upzgvGNRkuGmiYcE2akuYMkFc1av-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

APD has transitioned to a new report management system.  I'm unable to download crime stats the way I used to.  I can still see them, they are just web based.  For now, I'm unable to produce the table you are familiar with; however, I will still report on crime in the area.

In the 2-week period from November 2 - 15, 65 incidents were reported in Beat 204.  Of those, none occurred in the area we patrol.

Significant Incidents
On November 13, 2024, a woman shot a man during a domestic dispute at 1750 Commerce Drive.  She was arrested at the scene.  The victim survived his injuries.

Best,

Det. Kevin Leonpacher
Atlanta PD / Underwood Hills Patrol