The Basics:

Clean, Safe, and Branded

Corridor Grass CleanupCorridor Grass CleanupFaçade SquadFaçade Squad

The Basics

People are People are spending millions spending millions of dollars to of dollars to improve the improve the Corridor. Facade Corridor. Facade Squad will cut the Squad will cut the grass so the grass so the progress can be progress can be seen.seen.

Living History MapLiving History MapHistoric Macon FoundationHistoric Macon Foundation

The Basics

Historic Macon Historic Macon Foundation will Foundation will construct, launch construct, launch and advertise item and advertise item 1.15 from the 1.15 from the master plan: a web-master plan: a web-based Living based Living History MapHistory Map

Toronto’s Living History Map

The Vibe: College Town Cool and

Events

Art, Beats & Eats: Art, Beats & Eats: 22ndnd Sunday Brunch Enhanced Sunday Brunch EnhancedMacon ArtsMacon Arts

The Vibe

Add arts to the 2nd Add arts to the 2nd Sunday Brunch menu Sunday Brunch menu with local artists with local artists conducting free, family-conducting free, family-friendly art projects friendly art projects during brunch concerts.during brunch concerts.

Geocaching in College HillGeocaching in College HillMercer University’s Geocaching ClubMercer University’s Geocaching ClubGeocaching is a scavenger hunt in which participants Geocaching is a scavenger hunt in which participants find hidden "treasure" caches using GPS tracking find hidden "treasure" caches using GPS tracking methods.methods.

The Vibe

Guess Who’s Coming to DinnerGuess Who’s Coming to DinnerCollege Hill AllianceCollege Hill Alliance

The Vibe

Corridor Corridor residents host a residents host a monthly dinner monthly dinner where student where student and community and community leaders are leaders are invited to "come invited to "come to the table" for to the table" for fellowship.fellowship.

MaGa @ Mercer: Festival MaGa @ Mercer: Festival Filmmaker WorkshopsFilmmaker WorkshopsMacon Film & Video FestivalMacon Film & Video Festival

The Vibe

The Macon Film Festival brings guest actors & filmmakers to Mercer for free filmmaking workshops open to students & the community.

College Hill Big Screen NightsCollege Hill Big Screen NightsCollege Hill AllianceCollege Hill Alliance

The Vibe

Utilizing a portable movie screen, Big Screen Nights is six free film screenings held at different locations in the Corridor.

Community StageCommunity StageCity of MaconCity of Macon

The Vibe

A community stage that can be used by College Hill and within the parks of the City of Macon to put on events and ceremonies.

Crossroads Writers Conference & Crossroads Writers Conference & Literary FestivalLiterary FestivalCrossroads Writers ConferenceCrossroads Writers Conference

The Vibe

Hosting a regional writers' conference & festival to spotlight our literary history, while presenting writing as a practical art.

Arts on the HillArts on the HillMuseum of Arts & ScienceMuseum of Arts & Science

The Vibe

Spring Break Day Camp & Family Day event sponsored by MAS & Mercer students; utilizing Centenary UMC & Tattnall Square Park

College Hill’s Second Annual Soap College Hill’s Second Annual Soap Box DerbyBox DerbyCollege Hill AllianceCollege Hill Alliance

The Vibe

The Soap Box Derby is an annual race event that provides the community an evening of competitive, creative fun and celebration.

Second Sunday BrunchSecond Sunday BrunchCollege Hill AllianceCollege Hill Alliance

The Vibe

Second Sunday Brunch is a free, monthly concert that invites the community to congregate, picnic and enjoy live music.

Pan African Festival of GeorgiaPan African Festival of GeorgiaTubman African American MuseumTubman African American Museum

The Vibe

Connecting diverse segments of the population with a celebration of African-American art, food and culture in Tattnall Square Park.

The Connection:

Walking, Biking andRoad Sharing

Going on a Bear Hunt: College Hill Going on a Bear Hunt: College Hill Trail of BearsTrail of BearsMacon Arts AllianceMacon Arts Alliance

The Connectio

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A trail of human-scale fiberglass bears painted by local artists leads walkers throughout College Hill toward downtown.

Bear Bikes – A Community Bike Bear Bikes – A Community Bike Share ProgramShare ProgramMercer University - Students Mercer University - Students for Environmental Actionfor Environmental Action

The Connectio

nIncrease access to bicycles and provide a healthy and environmentally sustainable alternative form of

transportation.

The Environment:

City Within A ParkThink Green

Oglethorpe ReLeafOglethorpe ReLeafHeather CutwayHeather Cutway

The Environm

entMacon needs more trees! Heather will contact homeowners along Oglethorpe Street and offer to plant a tree in their front yard.

Let It Rot!Let It Rot!Heather CutwayHeather Cutway

The Environm

entHeather will conduct a composting workshop on Mercer University Campus for 20 participants.

Spring Funding and Master Plan Spring Funding and Master Plan for Beall’s Hill Community Gardenfor Beall’s Hill Community GardenCentenary United Methodist ChurchCentenary United Methodist Church

The Environm

entExpanding existing 1/10 acre organic community garden into 3/4 acre organic, community garden, outdoor education and research site

Green Field DayGreen Field DayHistoric Macon FoundationHistoric Macon Foundation

The Environm

entHistoric Macon Foundation will host a field day in Tattnall Square Park to encourage people to become more energy efficient.

Tree Ordinance for a Greener Tree Ordinance for a Greener MaconMaconMacon-Bibb County Parks & Rec DepartmentMacon-Bibb County Parks & Rec Department

The Environm

entConsulting with an urban Consulting with an urban forester will help the Tree forester will help the Tree Commission strengthen its Commission strengthen its ordinance to enhance the ordinance to enhance the existing tree canopy in existing tree canopy in College Hill and Bibb County.College Hill and Bibb County.

Neighborhood Tree NurseriesNeighborhood Tree NurseriesHistoric Macon FoundationHistoric Macon Foundation

The Environm

entHistoric Macon Foundation Historic Macon Foundation will coordinate the creation will coordinate the creation of a neighborhood tree of a neighborhood tree nursery for College Hill.nursery for College Hill.

The Look: Urban and

Historic Center

““Lights on College” – A Night-time Lights on College” – A Night-time Walking TourWalking TourIntown Macon Neighborhood Intown Macon Neighborhood AssociationAssociation

The Look

An expansion of the existing tour, architectural lighting will be added to illuminate approximately 30 historic sites on College Street. Website & brochures will serve as guides for the night-time walking tour.

Façade Loan ProgramFaçade Loan ProgramHistoric Macon FoundationHistoric Macon FoundationHistoric Macon Foundation will launch a facade loan program to improve the appearance of buildings in the College Hill District.

The Look

Updating Zoning Regulations and Updating Zoning Regulations and Design Guidelines for College HillDesign Guidelines for College HillMacon-Bibb County Planning & ZoningMacon-Bibb County Planning & ZoningP&Z wishes to develop new and innovative codes and guidelines to be applied in College Hill and eventually other neighborhoods.

The Look