What do you like most about living in Earlewood?
Earlewood is in the heart of the city and is close to everything, but it has a distinctly country feel. Our architecturally designed home is on an acre lot, which drops 25 feet to Smith Branch, giving us a beautiful mountain setting. We have a diverse neighborhood wherein everyone is accepted and accepting, and there are a lot of young people who are stimulating and interesting.
What makes Earlewood distinct?
We have one of the most beautiful parks in the city, with many sophisticated activities and programs for the benefit of the neighborhood. The trees and lush foliage in the neighborhood create a beautiful environment. It’s a great place to walk and to meet others walking.
What is the biggest challenge facing Earlewood?
Earlewood’s neighborhood association is widely recognized as one of the best and most progressive in the city. The association has taken a leadership role in bringing proper zoning, design preservation, and community policing to the neighborhood, and making major improvements to Earlewood Park. The commercialization of River Drive has been stopped and many positive decisions about the neighborhood have been accomplished and disputes resolved with ECCO support.
Unfortunately, only around 200 people are members of our association and only around 50 people are consistently active. All residents of Earlewood should be active members of the organization ($10 per family and $5 per individual) and we should all vote in city elections. Through these simple procedures ECCO could accomplish more and our neighborhood could gain higher levels of city support.
What change have you noticed in recent years?
More young professionals are moving to Earlewood and, like us, are not afraid to raise their children in this wonderful neighborhood.