By Patrick on August 25, 2010
Here’s the complete bike lane proposal – an executive summary for Mayor Wharton’s office, and the full report from Anthony Siracusa and Revolutions. Anthony believes this proposal “represents the very best practices from around this country and abroad, and, if implemented, promises to put Memphis on the map for sustainable urban development.” Executive_Summary_Mayor_Wharton_Final Cooper Street [...]
Posted in neighborhood, Safety | Tagged bike lanes, Cooper Street redesign, neighborhood, Safety
By Emily on August 24, 2010
The city plans to repave Cooper Street in spring 2011 and hopefully the repaving will include bike lanes and redesigning Cooper Street to make it safer. There are two plans being discussed, one from the CY Business Association and one from Revolutions. The CYCA wants to hear from residents and visitors about the redesign of [...]
Posted in CYCA Website, neighborhood, Safety, Uncategorized | Tagged bike lanes, Cooper Street redesign, forums, Memphis, neighborhood
By Kristan on June 14, 2010
The Cooper-Young 4 Miler is only a few months away, and this year it is easier than ever to stay up-to-date on current information regarding the race. How? It’s easy! Just go to Facebook and “like” the Cooper-Young Festival 4 Miler page. You’ll get all the need-to-know information on what timing chips are being used [...]
Posted in Cooper-Young Festival Friday 4-Miler | Tagged Cooper-Young 4 Miler, festival, neighborhood, race, video
By Patrick on March 22, 2010
There will be a public meeting hosted by the Cooper-Young Business Association on Tuesday, March 23rd, regarding the improvements proposed for Cooper Street. The meeting will be held at Peabody School from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come and voice your opinions about bike lanes, crosswalks, and more. For more information about the improvements, read the article [...]
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged Cooper Street, development, Improvements, neighborhood, Safety
By Patrick on March 22, 2010
Mayor Wharton’s office has posted an update on Facebook about plans for the Memphis Fairgounds, a matter very near and dear to those of us living in the area. Go review the update and post your thoughts! Mayor’s Fairgrounds Update
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged development, fairgrounds, Improvements, neighborhood
By Brad on January 21, 2010
A potential $600,000 investment to build an in-ground concrete skate park in neighboring Glenview Park has been blocked by District 4 Councilwoman Wanda Halbert. Here are articles to get up to speed on the details: Commercial Appeal Memphis Flyer Send emails to City Councilmen to show your support for this project! Shea Flinn – shea.flinn@memphistn.gov [...]
Posted in Membership | Tagged activism, CYCA, neighborhood
By Patrick on January 3, 2010
Our most recent survey included two parts, one included specific questions with options for you to choose from in response. You can click here to view the results of this part of the survey (Note: This will open an image in a floating window. You can scroll to the bottom to see all the questions and [...]
Posted in CYCA Website | Tagged CYCA, neighborhood, polls, surveys
By Patrick on December 24, 2009
The Cooper-Young Community Association wishes the very best and a very happy holiday season to each and every one of you! Here’s a bit of nostalgia from when our neighborhood was young- the December 1922 cover of Life Magazine… enjoy!
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Holidays, neighborhood
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