President’s Letter

A Season of Renewal for Queen Village

by Eleanor Ingersoll, QVNA President

Hello Neighbors, Queen Village is not only defined by our geographical borders; it’s also defined by our business district, green space, neighbors and their spirit. We are a unique geographical location as a river ward of the Delaware, but we also have diverse commercial corridors, thriving elementary schools, neighbors committed to maintaining green space and volunteers leaders committed to the fabric of the community.

The QVNA Board and its committees work to bring you information and initiatives that support all these facets. For example, in partnership with Civics along the South Street corridor, QVNA is working to fully interpret different zoning variance applications and all available tools to vett and manage said applications. For upcoming zoning meeting information, scan the weekly News You Can Use email newsletter. Sign up at http://bit.ly/QVNA-eNews-Signup.

In support of the neighborhood’s many green thumbs, we’re excited to launch the second annual Love Queen Village Day. You can help add more trees to the Queen Village canopy by helping QV Tree Tenders dig, plant and mulch empty tree pits with new saplings. Also, pocket parks will be taking center stage with clean ups planned across the neighborhood. Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 25th, to green up the neighborhood, honor Earth Day, and meet your neighbors.

Don’t forget on Love Queen Village Day, the Village loves you back! Morning volunteers are thanked with afternoon food and drink specials at a number of neighborhood restaurants who support the initiative.

This season brings a number of important topics before the community.

In March, learn how the partnership between QVNA, South Street Headhouse District and government agencies work together as the Nightlife Task Force to monitor and help improve the safety and quality of life around Queen Village’s business district.

In April, prepare for the General Primary Election at our forum for new and incumbent candidates. It’ll be moderated by Patrick Christmas, Policy Advisor with The Committee of Seventy, and co-sponsored by Queen Village and Bella Vista Neighbors Associations. In May, we’ll learn about changing Tobacco laws and how they affect the neighborhood.

Whether you want to participate or celebrate, this quarter’s issue has many opportunities for you. Check it out to see what fits, or drop us a line if something could be added. Our mission is to help improve the quality of life for Queen Village residents. Your ideas, energy and support are always welcome at info@qvna.org. The calendar, on the last page of this issue, is ready to be ripped out and put on the fridge so you don’t miss a thing.

Here’s looking toward the season of renewal.

Eleanor Ingersoll, QVNA President