Garden Homes Neighborhood Association, Inc.

Map of area covered by the GHNA, Inc.

The Garden Homes Neighborhood Association, Inc. (GHNAI) was formed in 1971 in response to resident turnover due to "white flight" which flipped the neighborhood’s culture starting in 1970. Four "new comers" co-founded the association to bring the community together and to address whatever would be the needs of a neighborhood with new families. Will Hudson, Jr. was named the first president, and the first major project was to add playground equipment to Garden Homes Park, the centerpiece of the neighborhood.

Over the years, GHNAI expanded its sphere of interest northward to W. Hampton Avenue, southward to W. Roosevelt Drive, east to N. Teutonia and west to N. 27th Street. In 2000, the association began conducting its meetings at the Atkinson Library. In 2012 it incorporated and in 2013 it gained non-profit, 501(c)(3) status. The all-volunteer association continues to support the community through improvement projects as well as through response to issues affecting the community of 388 households.

The Garden Homes Neighborhood Association, Inc. (GHNAI) consists of residents and landowners who support the neighborhood.

Monthly Meetings: Every fourth Saturday January through April and June through October GHNAI meets at the Atkinson Public Library, 10:15 – noon. The next date is on the calendar on the home page. The meetings are open to the public and all attendees are welcomed. This is a good place to bring up issues that are directly affecting you and your neighbors and to help decide improvements that benefit the community.

Committees: GHNAI also has committees that address specific kinds of issues:

The Housing Committe - works to preserve the charm and integrity of our neighborhood’s homes.
The Park Committee - Cares for our neighborhood park, keeping it a welcoming green oasis for relaxation and play.