Show up & stand up for the Transition Zone on July 24th 

Please support the Transition Zone on the east side of Kimbark. It abuts Lower Downtown, so it applies to properties adjacent to our RLE zone. (Technically speaking, the Transition Zone is the Residential Compatibility section of the new Land Development Code). The city council meeting on July 24th to should be the first of two readings before it becomes … Continue reading Show up & stand up for the Transition Zone on July 24th 

Longmont named All-American City for second time

This is a great honor of course. The main reasons given were for: 1. Supporting Action for Mental Health (SAM) SAM is the collaborative effort of local community groups and organizations, faith communities, residents, and local government to raise awareness and address mental health issues in Longmont. 2. Connecting a Community NextLight is a community-owned broadband … Continue reading Longmont named All-American City for second time

Next Neighborhood Walk and Trash Pickup Sunday July 8th, 10 am.

Neighbors are invited to our periodic neighborhood walks. Right now Richard Showers is holding them every 2 weeks on Sunday mornings, 10 am. Details of the walks are also posted on Facebook. The purpose of the walks is to get to know our neighbors (handshake), and walk around our neighborhood and pick-up trash (footprint). Bring … Continue reading Next Neighborhood Walk and Trash Pickup Sunday July 8th, 10 am.

Help replace our disappearing protections with a Conservation Overlay

Join the community support for the Historic Eastside’s C-O by signing our petition. We've now got over 100 signatures. Let's go for 150! Thank you! Why do we need a Conservation Overlay? On Sept 1, a new Land Development Code is scheduled for adoption by the City Council.  In that process HENA will change from … Continue reading Help replace our disappearing protections with a Conservation Overlay

Earth Day Celebrations in Collyer Park Spring 2017

HENA was the proud recipient of a Neighborhood Improvement grant from the City of Longmont for 2017 that enabled us to increase environmental sustainability as well as our community connections. The grant was in two parts: Collaborating with the staff and children of Columbine Elementary School, located right in the heart of the Historic Eastside. … Continue reading Earth Day Celebrations in Collyer Park Spring 2017