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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.
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.
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. 
CITY
MANAGER ROCHELLE SMALL-TONEY RECEIVES DNA GRANTFOR 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. 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:
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 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.
DNA Secretary Bob McAlister & other Savannah Citizens are featured on this C-Span Tour! II-16 Flyover Removal DNA urges County Commission Chairman to support I-16 Flyover Removal. DNA By-Laws Changed DNA's by-laws, revised last May, are posted here for reference.
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