Historic Roosevelt Times November 2017 Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) Est

Historic Roosevelt Times November 2017 Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) est. 1981 www.RooseveltNeighborhood.org

Volunteers Needed! Can you help with any of the following? Day before (Saturday, Nov 18th) Opportunities: AM or PM - Consolidating supplies: balloons, ticket table materials, tour guides, signage and office supplies. Day of Tour (Sunday, Nov 19th) Opportunities: AM Posting directional and house number signs AM- Filling and distributing helium balloons AM Coordinating vendors & food trucks AM/PM Setting up/breaking down tables, chairs, tents

The 2017 home Tour is just weeks away! AM /PM Homeowner Servicing /Errand running This year’s tour highlights homes along the Roosevelt Spine, AM/PM Coordinating Volunteers with stops along Portland St, Roosevelt St and 2nd & 5th Avenues. Seven residences and the Puppet Theatre will be AM/PM Directing traffic & sharing parking options open for tour. It’s never too late to add your home or yard to AM/PM Selling tickets, & handing out Tour Guides the lineup! AM/PM Serving as Ticket Line Ambassador Hours: Homes will be open 10 AM -3 PM. AM/PM Serving as Street/Community Ambassador Tickets: Tickets are $16 for adults, with a discounted price of The Ambassadors play a critical role in helping guests who $13 through Friday, November 17th for purchases online. are unfamiliar with downtown and the neighborhood feel (www.RooseveltNeighborhood.org). There are a limited num- comfortable. Not for the shy, Ambassadors are friendly ber of private group tours led by Marshall Shore, Phoenix’s floating greeters, helpers and docents. This role is to rein- “Hip Historian” (www.MarshallShore.com). Tickets are $27, force Roosevelt’s friendly and neighborly personality. If you discounted to $22 for online purchases made through Friday, love the neighborhood, are friendly and have a hospitable November 17th. personality, this is as fun as it gets. You’ll be assigned a block Expect: Portland St. will be closed from 7AM until 5PM or general area to greet and direct people or tell them about between 3rd and 5th Ave. Vendors and food trucks will be set the neighborhood. For all opportunities, contact Pierre at up along Portland. The ticket table will be at the corner of [email protected] for volunteer sign-up. On the Portland and 5th Ave., with volunteers directing traffic to park day of the tour, your contacts will be Pierre, George Pasquel on the streets, Hance Park, ASU lots, or Kenilworth. and Andie Abkarian (all contact info on page 5)

RAA November 2017 General Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, November 21st On the agenda: UL2 Building Police Dept Community Action Officer update. Home Tour Recap. 650 N. 2nd Avenue Update on 3rd & 5th Ave and other Street & Transporta- tion Projects by Streets Department. Southwest corner of 2nd Ave/McKinley Holiday event planning. Social “Quarter” 6:00-6:15, Official start 6:16 Board election update. Entrance on north side of building (McKinley St.) Standing committee updates. Street parking, bike rack available Roosevelt Residents’ Extraordinary Vote by November 7th to support schools

Participation in City-wide Homelessness Summit There are two crucial votes to enhance education in the Phoe- In October, Phoenix Revitalization Corp released a summary inx Elementary and Union High School Districts; each has called of the Homelessness Meeting Summit that was held on Au- for an override election at the November 7 election. Ballots gust 16th. This summit was held to gather community input should have arrived the 2nd week of October. on homelessness and its associated challenges, and to iden- tify key hot spots for activity. The goal of the Elementary District override is to continue cur- Participation by Roosevelt neighbors was phenomenal. Of all rent maintenance and operations levels and ensure the focus is the comments submitted CITY WIDE almost half were sub- on these priorities. No increase in taxes is expected mitted by residents within Roosevelt boundaries. Thanks to Recruit & retain high teachers and support staff. all that responded to the call for comments. Small class sizes to support effective instruction. The implication is that Roosevelt will receive a significant Visual and performing arts. proportion of attention to address the biggest concerns Health and physical education. which were: Integrated technology into core curriculum. Transition students to further education & careers. Safety and security Trash and Blight The Phoenix Union High School District (PUHSD) has an over- Trespass ing Dumpster diving ride and bond election as part of the same election. The Drug use Theft/crime PUHSD $269 million bond will pay for: The summary report can be viewed at phxrevitalization.org. Technology upgrades. A link will be posted on the Roosevelt website. There will be Facility maintenance, and new construction. another “community conversation” on February 21, 2018 for Maintenance small class sizes. updates on concerns and suggestions. Competitive salary and benefits for highly qualified The previously announced “CARES” central response and staff. dispatch phone number has not been released yet as the Support of elective and vocational courses and high process is still undergoing testing & evaluation. Until then, school athletics. please continue to call Crime Stop to report non-emergency This is an all-mail election, so don’t forget to send in your issues or 911 for emergency crimes. ballot! Great schools ensure that families continue to be The panel suggested that the community also provide feed- attracted to Central Phoenix and provide a balanced social back by sharing any problems they observe with the PD Com- environment for children and young adults. munity Action Officers/Crime Stop and the Neighborhood Services Dept. so that resource organizations can formulate appropriate programs. Roosevelt Action Association Goals Contacts: Neighborhood Services: 602.534.4444 Crime Stop: 602.262.6151 Educate & Communicate about: Phoenix Revitalization Corp: 602.253.6895 - Funding Human Services Campus (CASS): 602.229.1241 - Rehabilitation - Development Proposals/Projects Historic Preservation Member Advocacy

Monitor development in & around Roosevelt: - Businesses/commercial - Residential development (in and around)

Support development that is compatible and beneficial to other goals FAA Update Promote programs that: The FAA filed a motion for a 30-day extension to file a Motion - Preserve historic and prehistoric archeological sites for Reconsideration to appeal DC Circuit Court’s August order - Provide safe housing to the FAA to return to the flight paths that were in place prior - Improve deteriorated housing to September 2014. City and neighborhood attorneys are tak- - Enhance aesthetic street treatments ing this under consideration. Watch for updates in the news- - Provide safe vehicle and pedestrian systems letter. Please contact RAA Vice President George Pasquel at [email protected] for more information. Roosevelt Action Association (RAA) 2018 Membership Form Membership dues support Roosevelt Action Association goals; among them, publishing and distributing The Roosevelt Times newsletter, holding monthly community meetings, and hosting events such as the home tour & neighborhood picnics. RAA is a 501(3)(c). Financial records are available to all members upon request. The Roosevelt Neighborhood boundaries are Central Ave. to 7th Ave and McDowell Rd. to Van Buren St.

Individual: $10.00 X ______= ______Business: $40.00 X ______= ______Total $______

Check One: ( ) Residential Owner -Occupant ( ) Commercial Property Owner ( ) Residential Owner - reside elsewhere ( ) Commercial Property Renter ( ) Residential Renter ( ) Other______

Name: ______Property Address: ______Phoenix, AZ 85003

Email:______Phone/text: ______

Completed Membership Form can be mailed to RAA ~ P.O. Box 2788 ~ Phoenix, AZ 85002 or brought to an RAA meeting. Online enrollment and payment available at www.RooseveltNeighborhood.org More information and bylaws can be found at http://www.rooseveltneighborhood.org/about Your personal information will NEVER be shared outside the organization without your permission.

RAA Membership Information

It's the time of year again for residents and property owners to renew their annual Roosevelt Action Association membership for the 2018 calendar year. See instructions and the membership form above.

Membership is on a calendar year and dues must be paid to vote at meetings on items brought before the membership. To vote in the 2018 annual Board of Directors elections in February, you must be a paid member by January 1st, 2018.

Individual membership is only $10, but the benefits are priceless! Since 1981, RAA’s mission has been to promote understanding of and appreciation for Phoenix’s historic past, to increase awareness of its architectural and cultural history; and to foster neighborhood pride for future generations. Our many projects include promoting rehabilitation and redevelopment efforts and acting as a community advocate for issues that maintain the character of the area and its quality of life.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making the Roosevelt Historic District the crown jewel of Phoenix. Please contact a board member if you have any questions about membership. Contact info is on page 5.

Change to holiday trash and recycle collection schedule: Downtown & Park Events - Nov 2017 Thursday’s collection move to Friday, Nov 24th Friday’s collection moves to Saturday, Nov. 26th. It’s autumn, so you know Roosevelt & Downtown will be hopping! Some fun activities and events: Hance Dog Park will remain closed

through Nov 20th for overseeding. Civic Space Park- 424 N Central Nov 19th Downtown Pedal Around #5 5PM

Hance Park- Calling Phoenix History Buffs Nov 4th 2017 Arizona Fall Fest 10-4PM On Tuesday, Nov. 7th, Nov. 10th Questival Adventure Team Race 5PM author Stella Pope Duarte, Nov. 14th Fall Into Fitness workout group 6PM a South Phoenix native, will Nov. 17th Irish Social Dancing- Irish Cultural Center 6:30PM share lunchtime stories of Nov 18th Pizza Festival 11-5PM the heyday of Van Buren Nov. 19th 8th Annual Pie Social 2PM Street. As the only high- Tuesdays Fall Into Fitness workout group 6PM way linking Arizona, Califor- Tuesdays Int’l Folk Dance Festival- Irish Cultural Center 7PM nia & New Mexico in the FUN STUFF Around Downtown! early 1900s, Van Buren St. had something to interest everyone, from an insane asylum to Nov. 3rd Historic Downtown Phx Food Tour the neon lights of motor lodges, Tovrea Castle, Legend City and Nov 3rd First Friday www.Roosevelt Row.org more! South Mountain Community Library, 7050 S. 24th St. Nov 3rd Friday Night Funk- Crescent Ballroom 11:30 AM Nov 3rd McDowell Music Anniv. Party @ The Vig 7PM More info at calendar at www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org or call Nov. 4th Undy Run/Walk 5K Wesley Bolin Plaza 9AM 602-8187. Nov. 4th Festival of the Arts- Herberger Theatre Nov. 5th Phoenix 10K - Cityscape 7AM Nov. 9th Midtown Phoenix Modern Home Tour 2017-2018 RAA Board of Directors Nov. 11-12 Phx Comicon Fanfest - Convention Center 9AM Nov. 11th Grand (Ave) History Mania! 1114 Grand Ave 2PM Nov. 18th Girls On the Run 5K/1 mile walk 9AM Andie Abkarian President [email protected] Nov. 19th Roosevelt Historic Home Tour 10-3PM (p.1) Nov. 21st RAA General Membership Meeting (p.1) George Pasquel Vice President [email protected] Mondays Meet Me Downtown walk-around-The Park 5PM Joan Kelchner Secretary [email protected]

Doug Churchill Treasurer [email protected] Great Arizona Puppet Theatre - 3rd Ave & Latham www.azpuppets.org Steve Bruckal Officer [email protected] Nov 1-30 Little Red Hen (also Nov 22-30) Pierre Kaluzny Officer [email protected] Nov 15-19 Imagine This - Kenilworth kids’ stories 10A/2PM Dan Nelson Officer [email protected] Comerica Theatre: www.comericatheater.org Will Rodriguez Officer [email protected] Crescent Ballroom: www.CrescentPhx.com The Van Buren: www.TheVanBurenPhx.com Cole Van Norman Officer [email protected] Phoenix Suns: www.TalkingStickResortArena.com The Roosevelt Times is an official publication of Community Contact Info Roosevelt Action Association PO Box 2788 Police Community Action Officers: Phoenix AZ 85002 North of I-10: Ofc Ben Harris - 602.361.4501 www.RooseveltNeighborhood.org South of I-10: Ofc Jeff Howell - 602.534.6438 [email protected] Street light outages: include pole number: 602.495.5125 Facebook: Roosevelt Historic District and Neighborhood Graffiti Busters: no tag too small! 602.534.4444

CRIME STOP (non emergency Police) 602.262.6151 For sizes, rates and newsletter submissions, contact Property Maintenance Violations: 602.262.7844 Doug Churchill: [email protected] or 602.606.2914 APS Emergency: 602.258.5483 Burton Barr Alternatives?

The City recently There are lots of resources and a thorough list of FAQ on the announced that Little Free Library website. There’s also a searchable world Burton Barr Library map of libraries in case you want to break in your walking will not reopen until shoes! June of 2018. The Currently there are three Little Free Libraries in Roosevelt: two libraries closest to Roosevelt are the Harmon Branch on 5th Ave south of Buckeye and the Century Branch at Highland & the 51. Hardly within walking distance. Little Free Library to the rescue! If you’re not familiar with these little cuties, they are free community book exchanges. They are usually small wooden boxes, built and SW Corner 5th Ave & W. Portland St.

decorated by the community. Each reflects the makers’ personality, but all are “take a book, SE corner 2nd Ave & W. Roosevelt return a book”- with the leaving a book optional. A unique charter number is assigned to each li- 500 Block of W. Lynwood St. brary.

Making and setting up a Little Free Library is a fantastic Other nearby registered Little Libraries: community project, especially for kids. It’s especially mean- Willo- 3rd Ave & Granada and 5th Ave & Wilshire ingful to make or decorate the boxes with found or repur- Encanto- 11th Ave & Coronado. posed items such as old house parts, lumber from special projects, or custom hardware. www.littlefreelibrary.org

Demolition update: Development updates: The Clinton Campbell House 1895-2017: Circles Building/The Stewart - McKinley & Central: High rise This house, which stood at 357 N. 4th Ave, joins its former apartment building construction continues. neighbor #338 in the Native American Connections Apts- N. 2nd Ave & Fillmore: trash. Built by well- demolition of former building complete, anticipated construc- known builder and tion start January 2018. founder of Phoenix McKinley Row - N. 4th Ave & McKinley: Half sold out, first Brick Yard, the home units closing this month! was demolished on September 27th. Now, The Fillmore - N. 5th Ave & Fillmore: City is drafting a only 49 buildings from Development Agreement (contract with developer). the 1800s are still McKinley Row - N. 2nd Ave & McKinley: In City of Phoenix standing in AZ. The demolition came unexpectedly to some Planning & Development site plan review. community members who were under the impression that Toll Bros - N. 6th Ave & Van Buren: Mixed-use project with there would be an opportunity to document the property apartments & commercial. Two (non-designated) historic and salvage some original Phoenix Brick Yard bricks. Preser- homes demolished 10/2017. More info to come. vationists tried to find an adaptive reuse or historic building Starbucks - SEC N. 7th Ave & Roosevelt: construction comple- specialist in time to save the home, but sadly, were tion December with grand opening in February 2018. unsuccessful. The lot sits vacant and up for sale. City -Owned lot 814 N. 5th Ave: (south of The Teapot). The On a brighter note: The Historic Preservation Commis- city received only one response to the Request for Proposal to sion has formed a subcommittee charged with exploring develop this city-owned single family lot. The site plan ideas, options and methods of funding historic preserva- indicated 5 apartments. Prior to issuance of the RPP, RAA tion. The 2006 bond fund is nearly depleted. At the provided input to the City on the desired project, and that neighborhood level, RAA Board Member Joan Kelchner is input is being used to detail the project. The proposed project researching funding sources as well (contact info page 5). details will be shared with the neighborhood for consideration and input prior to support or approval.