Fwd: Early Action Activities Updates

[Sarah Khanlian]

---------- Forwarded message ---------
From: International District Choice Neighborhood <abqc...@pb05.wixemails.com>
Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Subject: Early Action Activities Updates

As a part of the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant, the Early Action Activities are physical projects that are intended to accompany the planning process and result in small, but meaningful, actions and positive additions to the neighborhood. The Early Action Activities in the International Distri

Can't see this message? View in browser

Early Action Activities Updates As a part of the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant, the Early Action Activities are physical projects that are intended to accompany the planning process and result in small, but meaningful, actions and positive additions to the neighborhood.   The Early Action Activities in the International District are focused on bringing artwork to the neighborhood that reflects the community and site amenities that respond to the wants and needs of public housing residents. The activities include five original artwork panels at each housing site, two asphalt murals in the neighborhood, and seating, shade, and planters at Grove, Pennsylvania, and Wainwright Manor.    Read on to learn about the details of the two art projects, including an upcoming opportunity to share your input on Sunday, April 26!   Celebrating New Artwork Panels   On April 15, we celebrated the installation of five new artwork panels at Wainwright Manor. Artwork panels were also recently installed at Grove and Pennsylvania. Local artist Marisol Driovinto worked with AHA residents in Fall 2025 to capture their vision for the future of the neighborhood and translated their ideas into these original pieces.   The artwork at Wainwright Manor (along Cardenas Dr. just north of Gibson Blvd. SE) and Grove (SE corner of Grove St. and Trumbull Ave. SE) is now proudly displayed for the benefit of the public housing residents and neighbors in the International District. We hope you'll check them out! Planning for Upcoming Asphalt Murals   In addition to the artwork panels, local artist Chris Martinez and his team will install two asphalt murals in May. These Early Action Activities will be located at the intersections of Kathryn Ave. & Kentucky St. SE and Southern Ave. & Grove St. SE. These intersections were chosen because of their proximity to important assets in the International District— the annual CiQlovía event on Kathryn Ave. and the recently renovated Phil Chacon Park on Southern Ave.   Artist Chris Martinez invites the public to attend a co-design workshop on Sunday, April 26, 1:30–4:30 PM at the International District Library to share ideas for the two asphalt murals. It'll be a great opportunity to shape these artwork pieces coming to the neighborhood!   You can also participate by responding to the surveys linked below:  English: https://forms.gle/zaCcaaQhuxMZQQqi8 Spanish: https://forms.gle/EjxDB8ihYaanyBfm9 Explore the Transformation Plan   The final Transformation Plan is complete and was submitted to HUD in February 2026—bringing together coordinated strategies and projects focused on People, Housing, and Neighborhood. You can now download the full document to explore what lies ahead for the International District community. Download Transformation Plan Check out the Resource Library to learn more about the Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant   If you didn't have a chance to join our meetings, this library is a resource to review meeting summaries and learn more about the input, insights, and feedback gathered during the planning process. Visit the Resource Library Stay connected! Your voice is vital in shaping the future of this effort. To learn more about this project visit: www.abqchoice.com Questions? Email us: abqc...@abqha.org Check out project website

This email was sent from this site. If you no longer wish to receive this email, change your email preferences here.