When the Broadmoor Addition was built in the mid-1950s, families moving here typically had one automobile. Television and air conditioning had not driven everyone permanently inside. People still got out and walked around.
Without the overwhelming volume of vehicle traffic, it did not really matter that the neighborhood did not have sidewalks.
Fast forward to today, EVERYBODY has a car. People zip up and down the street, most of the time on the phone and going too fast.
Here''s a website with some great examples of how we can cooperatively use our streets to drive, walk, bike, and stroll: http://www.ahtd.info/home
Saturday, March 12, 2011
"First Ring" Suburbs Reading List
Suggestions on "first ring suburb" readings from Charlene Meeker, Principal, YU:ME Community Intelligence
www.yumecommunity.com
First Suburbs Coalition--Mid-America Regional Council (truly a leader in the subject)
http://www.marc.org/
Idea Book http://www.marc.org/
Green Idea Book http://www.marc.org/
Michigan Suburbs Alliance
http://www.
Ohio First Suburbs Consortium
http://www.firstsuburbs.org/
Brookings Institution (many papers/presentations)
*Note: Bruce Katz is a strong leader on the subject of First Ring Suburbs>
http://www.brookings.edu/
Book Recommendations
"Halfway to Everywhere" Hudnut
"Suburban Nation: The Rise and Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream" Duany
"Retrofitting Suburbia" Dunham-Jones
"The Death and Life of Great American Cities" Jacobs
Financing Ideas
http://www.marc.org/
Community Reinvestment Act
http://www.policylink.org/
Case Studies
http://www.marc.org/
www.yumecommunity.com
First Suburbs Coalition--Mid-America Regional Council (truly a leader in the subject)
http://www.marc.org/
Idea Book http://www.marc.org/
Green Idea Book http://www.marc.org/
Michigan Suburbs Alliance
http://www.
Ohio First Suburbs Consortium
http://www.firstsuburbs.org/
Brookings Institution (many papers/presentations)
*Note: Bruce Katz is a strong leader on the subject of First Ring Suburbs>
http://www.brookings.edu/
Book Recommendations
"Halfway to Everywhere" Hudnut
"Suburban Nation: The Rise and Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream" Duany
"Retrofitting Suburbia" Dunham-Jones
"The Death and Life of Great American Cities" Jacobs
Financing Ideas
http://www.marc.org/
Community Reinvestment Act
http://www.policylink.org/
Case Studies
http://www.marc.org/
Strategic Planning Meeting March 15 at the Clubhouse
The University District Development Corporation will hold a Strategic Planning meeting Tuesday, March 15 from 6 to 8 PM at the Broadmoor Clubhouse.
If you want to have a snack before the meeting, please arrive early.
The clubhouse is only a short distance from University Ave., and parking is on street. If you live outside Broadmoor, there will be a car pool from the Bailey Center. Park in UALR Lot 13.
This is part of an effort to develop strategic goals for development opportunities in the University District.
University District Partnership
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RanchRevival.com: A Homeowner's Guide to a Suburban Classic
Ranch Revival.com
The Ranch Style house has been around for a long time -- long enough to become an icon of mid-twentieth century culture. Returning soldiers, fresh back from the conflict in Europe and Asia at the end of World War II, set up house for the first time in new developments that featured the affordable and flexible style. More than a few kids in the Baby Boom generation learned to ride bikes and waited for schoolbuses on countless streets marked by their sameness -- detractors of the style in those early days complained about the "rubber stamp" quality of the new developments -- but over time, as the kids grew, the landscaping and trees did, too, and eventual additions and remodeling projects added the marks of individuality.
Whole populations grew and drifted; racial and demographic boundaries changed, and changed again, but the Ranch remained, and still does remain, a popular choice among builders and buyers, for the same reasons today as when the style was new: it's comfortable, flexible, affordable; and, for some of us, it's fun. The Ranch style is enjoying a revival, and we're glad to be a part of it with this website, a work in progress for homeowners who are discovering -- or rediscovering -- this suburban classic.
The Ranch Style house has been around for a long time -- long enough to become an icon of mid-twentieth century culture. Returning soldiers, fresh back from the conflict in Europe and Asia at the end of World War II, set up house for the first time in new developments that featured the affordable and flexible style. More than a few kids in the Baby Boom generation learned to ride bikes and waited for schoolbuses on countless streets marked by their sameness -- detractors of the style in those early days complained about the "rubber stamp" quality of the new developments -- but over time, as the kids grew, the landscaping and trees did, too, and eventual additions and remodeling projects added the marks of individuality.
Whole populations grew and drifted; racial and demographic boundaries changed, and changed again, but the Ranch remained, and still does remain, a popular choice among builders and buyers, for the same reasons today as when the style was new: it's comfortable, flexible, affordable; and, for some of us, it's fun. The Ranch style is enjoying a revival, and we're glad to be a part of it with this website, a work in progress for homeowners who are discovering -- or rediscovering -- this suburban classic.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Fish Stocking in Broadmoor Lake
Broadmoor resident and fisherman Keith Gillen led a recent effort to have Broadmoor Lake stocked with bream. Below are some photos of the fish being put in the lake over the past weekend.
The fish are large enough not to be eaten by the fish already in the lake. We hope they have a lot of little fish babies, too.
Keith putting fish in the lake.
When you visit Broadmoor Lake, you'll see some other recent improvements. The fence along the dam has been replaced, and we have done some recent maintenance on the park equipment. More improvements to come!
The fish are large enough not to be eaten by the fish already in the lake. We hope they have a lot of little fish babies, too.
Keith putting fish in the lake.
When you visit Broadmoor Lake, you'll see some other recent improvements. The fence along the dam has been replaced, and we have done some recent maintenance on the park equipment. More improvements to come!
Friday, February 11, 2011
Where is the garbage truck?
Solid Waste Collections will be suspending all services except garbage collections from today through Sunday, February 13, 2011.
Crews are resuming garbage service today beginning with Wednesday routes. Any streets too icy for safe driving conditions will be skipped at this time, but they will be noted by staff and attempts will be made to return later when conditions improve on Saturday or Sunday.
Crews will move onto Thursday and then Friday routes as they are completed. Public Works asks that residents leave their carts out if garbage is normally picked up Wednesday through Friday, since staff cannot predict exactly when each day's routes will be completed. Staff plans on working Saturday (and Sunday if necessary) to complete all garbage routes.
Crews are resuming garbage service today beginning with Wednesday routes. Any streets too icy for safe driving conditions will be skipped at this time, but they will be noted by staff and attempts will be made to return later when conditions improve on Saturday or Sunday.
Crews will move onto Thursday and then Friday routes as they are completed. Public Works asks that residents leave their carts out if garbage is normally picked up Wednesday through Friday, since staff cannot predict exactly when each day's routes will be completed. Staff plans on working Saturday (and Sunday if necessary) to complete all garbage routes.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Board Meeting February 4 7PM Clubhouse 19 1/2 Belmont Drive
Broadmoor Property Owners Association/Broadmoor Recreational Improvement District
Board of Directors
Thursday, February 3, 2011
I. Introductions
II. January minutes
III. Treasurer’s report
IV. Pool report
V. Neighborhood Watch report
VI. Set annual meeting date and time
VII. Clubhouse, Park, Lake, and Dam issues
1. Maintenance reports
2. Lawnpros 2011 contract
a. Additional items to add to contract?
3. Lake
a. Fish stocking
b. Silt
c. Water quality
4. Landscaping improvement suggestions
5. Other items
VIII. Quality of life issues
1. Code/Landlord issues
a. Continued yard parking problems
b. 3 Broadmoor
2. University District report
3. Other items
IX. New, old, other business and announcements
X. Adjourn
Helpful information
Broadmoor website: www.broadmoorlr.com
Broadmoor Blog: www.broadmoorlr.blogspot.com
UALR University District: www.ualr.edu/universitydistrict
Police non-emergency number 371-4829
Online 311: www.lr311.org
Alert Center: Carla Nichols: 666-0916
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