WAvNA accomplishments include sponsoring several policy initiatives:

  • Relocation of West Avenue pump station from Lincoln Rd street-end to post office parking lot.
  • Opposed height increase for proposed 200 ft tower on the north side of Canopy Park at 710-720 Alton Rd./West Ave
  • Better harmonization and resolved parking issues regarding West Avenue Phase II Street Raising Project.
  • Rolled back alcohol service on West Ave and Alton to 2AM indoors/Midnight outdoors (was 5AM).
  • Prohibition of any more hotels, apartment-hotels, bed & breakfast.
  • Residential parking zone expanded to Bay Rd and the circular public parking lot.
  • Reporting derelict boats and the negative consequences of boaters using our seawall which resulted in passing ordinances to mitigate the impacts.
  •  Continue to advocate for a mooring field to solve pollution and derelict boat issue.
  • Signage that is located at the parklet seawalls banning dockage and fishing.
  • During negotiations for Five Park Tower project, insisted on a large three (3) acre park– resulting in Canopy Park.
  • Cleaner streets due to organized community walks, coupled with constant one-on-one follow ups.
  • Attended numerous special magistrate hearing to advocate for strict enforcement of laws, especially as regarding noise compliance.
  • Keeping momentum on completion of the Baywalk and pedestrian bridge.
  • Informing residents of each new development proposal, especially those that include extra height and F.A.R.
  • Prioritizing our West Avenue residents with constant engagement at monthly meetings and through personal relationships.
  • Ordinance to prohibit suite-hotels, Sec 142-843
  • Ordinance to prohibit hotels, Sec 142-215,242,245
  • Ordinance to limit suite-hotel, hostel, and hotel room occupancy, Sec 142-1105
  • Ordinance to limit alcohol hours to 2am (was 5am), Sec 142-310
  • Improved Phase II Rd Renovation: no fee connection, drains on private property
  • Created “Open for Business” list to advertise businesses during corona virus, 2020
  • Formed  Gateway Alliance to promote responsible development at 500-600 block
  • Formed Streetscape Committee to improve West Ave Project
  • Formed tree committee to promote shade trees
  • Formed Condo Directors Club for condo boards to collaborate and share ideas
  • Formed Safety Committee to remove graffiti and litter
  • Initiated LPI Traffic Light Program (Leading Pedestrian Interval) to cross street safely
  • Yield-to-pedestrian signs along West Ave
  • Two hour parking time limits to open up more street parking spaces
  • Added residential permit parking along Bay Road and Lot P23 (1625 West Ave)
  • Add restrictive Conditional Use Permits to protect quality of life and property values
  • Remove boats illegally docked at street-ends
  • Trolley to mitigate impact of Alton Road construction
  • Demolition of abandoned hospital, 600 Alton
  • Camouflage pump stations
  • Landscape 10th & 14th St street-ends
  • Complete sections of Baywalk
  • A trash can on every corner
  • Improved design of Lincoln Ct pedestrian bridge
  • Increased attention from police on traffic enforcement