Crown Hill Action Plan
Crown Hill Village Action Plan We love it when a plan comes together! Some of you may remember the days when we packed into the Small Faces gym and milled about discussing Crown Hill's future. Those crowded workshops aren't coming back yet, but the Community Action Plan that we crafted during those gatherings is moving again! The Community Action Plan is the result of a massive collaboration between City offices, neighbors, and business owners. In February of 2020, the completed plan was presented to the Mayor's office for signature. Unfortunately, before we could get it signed, [...]
Garage Sale Success!
Sunny Skies for the Return of The Crown Hill Garage Sale The annual Crown Hill Garage Sale was a popular event hosted by the Crown Hill Neighborhood Association. We were excited to revive this fun, low key event and can't wait for next year! This year we partnered with the venerable Olympic Manor Sale and we appreciate them letting us join their incredible sale! Some folks had a hard time deciding if they should put out their own sale or cruise the Manor Sale. Next year, we will spread the deals around and plan for a different day. [...]
Whimsy and Precision Peeps Joy
Cristie @ Little Free Peep Show and a new Peep Show the first of every month! by: Phil Scroggs March of 2019, Cristie Kearny — Crown Hill Village resident since 2003 — hatched a sweet idea. Cristie had decided to remove the books from the Little Free Library (LFL) in front of her house in hopes of curbing the spread of germs during the pandemic. That done, she was inspired to make use of the empty box. It was Easter time, and Cristie noticed grocery store shelves full of colorful Peeps marshmallow [...]
Holman Grove Phase 1, Complete
Fill the Planters Fulfill the Dream The question: What is the craziest idea you can think of for creating innovative use of public space? Without considering logistics, what is the boldest action you can take to spark joy and build community? The answer: Shut down Holman road for a huge block party to celebrate Crown Hill. Ok. So that idea was quickly dismissed even in that first "be visionary" step of community development that created the Holman Grove. We made big plans, some that we made into reality the summer of 2019 with three street festivals. We [...]
Adventure on the Red Baron Railroad
Nicolas @ Red Baron Railroad by: Phil Scroggs It’s Sunday afternoon in Crown Hill Village, and I’ve got a train to catch. Luckily, the Red Baron Railroad is just a short walk from my home in Crown Hill. I’m not bringing a carry-on bag; there would be nowhere to store it. I am bringing my camera. This is definitely going to be an Instagram moment. The train that will be departing soon can’t be boarded, because it’s 1:29th scale. Its route is one lap around the conductor’s yard. If you could hop on board, you wouldn’t get to see much of Crown [...]
Get Creative with Play Streets
Host a play street on your block! Neighbors can get together and turn their block into a play street - up to three days a week! The permit is free, the process is accessible, and the possibilities are endless! Bike free for all Talent Show Neighborhood Crafting Party Fire pit and BYO Bocce or Cornhole or Street Hockey Battle of the neighborhood bands Fun for kids, and adults. Permitting Process All the city info you need is here. The city has streamlined permitting, but it is still a process. If you have any questions or want somebody [...]