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912-236-8362   Downtown Neighborhood Association, Inc.   P.O. Box 9416, Savannah, Georgia 31412   912-236-8362
 
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Savannah's Mayor Edna Jackson will be the speaker at DNA's winter meeting!

Please join us for Mayor Jackson's presentation at the Savannah Visitors Center History Museum at 6:00 PM on Tuesday Feb 21st .  Our "Coming Events" page has full information.

DNA's MISSION is to enhance the quality of life in Savannah's Historic Landmark District, protect Savannah's unique downtown environment, and advocate  for public policies which support these objectives.

If you support our mission, please join DNA!  And please respond to our survey to help improve DNA's effectiveness.  (You do not have to be a DNA Member to take our survey.  We value the views of everyone who supports our mission):DNA Survey


ARE YOU A NEW DOWNTOWN RESIDENT?

DNA and the City have produced two valuable booklets you can download from this site to help you get settled downtown.  The "Resident's Key Info" link button above will take you to a webpage where you can find these booklets and other helpful information.

DNA's HISTORY AND OBJECTIVES

Savannah's Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) was organized in the 1970s by a group of downtown residents to protect and preserve Savannah's unique architectural heritage and to enhance the quality of life for residents in the  Historic Landmark District.

Those purposes remain as vital today as ever.  DNA mobilizes volunteers, raises funds, participates in the City's Boards and Commissions and  Savannah's overall public affairs to support these objectives.  We are non-partisan, we fully support compatible development in the Historic District, and we encourage more diversity among downtown residents.

DNA is governed by a strong Board of Directors who volunteer their time and talent to support downtown Savannah.  The link below will bring up biographical sketches of the current DNA Board. DNA BOARD 

The annual Holiday Tour of Homes, linked to this page, is our one major fund-raising event. Generous residents open their private homes to our tour guests and serve as docents and other support staff. 

DNA Leaders at Pre-Holiday Tour of Homes Party for Homeowners  

CITY MANAGER ROCHELLE SMALL-TONEY RECEIVES DNA GRANT
 FOR CITY PARK AND SQUARE LIGHTING
 FROM DNA PRESIDENT RANDY KULP AT DNA's SPRING PICNIC!

All tour proceeds are given back to the downtown community as grants which fund worthy organizations and projects supporting our goals.  The record of our grants is on the Tour of Homes website for public review.

DNA GRANTS


Join DNA!  All residents of the Historic Landmark District are encouraged to join us.  Membership is also open to anyone, anywhere, who appreciates Savannah and shares our goals.  Dues are only $25 per year!  You can join on line, or by mailing in a check.   Please visit our "JOIN DNA" page for full details.

ALL COMMENTS WELCOME

Please use the buttons below to email DNA for more information or provide comments on DNA or this website: 

EMAIL DNA PRESIDENT EMAIL DNA BOARD EMAIL DNA WEBMASTER

       

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Current News & Issues

2011 Holiday Tour of Homes a Brilliant Success for DNA!

Tourists from all over America joined local enthusiasts to make our 2011 Holiday Tour of Homes & Inns on Dec 10 & 11 a rousing success!  Revenues were strong and proceeds could match our previous record.  Many thanks to Chairs Karen Britt and Bill Saxman, Tour Director Susan Reese, and all of the Home & Inn  Owners, Docents & Volunteers for an outstanding tour!

Downtown Squares Decorated

During the weekend of Dec 3 & 4, DNA Wards decorated "their" squares beautifully for the holidays.  Congratulations to our Ward Captains and all citizens who helped prepare our City for  Holiday activities! 

DNA Halloween Party

DNA's Halloween Party for Children and Grownups on Oct 29th in Washington Square was a huge success!  Organizer Meredith Dulany and everyone involved  created a wonderful new DNA event on a perfect fall day!

Council Approves Bike Lane
for Price Street

On 24 Sept the City Council approved the long awaited plan to create a bicycle lane on Price Street.  Price Street will be restriped to provide 80 on-street parking places on the west side, a six-foot bicycle lane, and one twelve-foot vehicle traffic lane.  This is the most significant traffic calming initiative that has been implemented in the downtown area.   We commend the City Staff and Council for  this plan and look forward to seeing it completed!  

Unified Zoning Ordinance

TThe Metropolitan Planning Commission is continuing work on the proposed county-wide Unified Zoning Ordinance (UZO.) DNA recommends citizens visit the UZO website, study the draft, and email views to the MPC.  

Link to UZO Website

Link to UZO Draft

Email Comments to MPC & DNA


C-Span Cities Tour

 DNA Secretary Bob McAlister & other Savannah Citizens are featured on this C-Span Tour!

BOB'S C-SPAN PRESENTATION

II-16 Flyover Removal

DNA urges County Commission Chairman to support I-16 Flyover Removal.

Letter to County Chairman

DNA By-Laws Changed

 DNA's by-laws, revised last May, are posted here for reference.

Approved DNA By-Laws

 
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