Downtown Neighborhood Association of Savannah

Proposed Mural at Lincoln and E Broughton

DNA REVISED POSITION
The Historic Site and Monument Commission will hear a proposal to paint a mural on the west-facing wall of the Funky Brunch restaurant. The hearing will be held next Thursday Feb 5th, at 4:00 PM at 112 E State Street.

WOW!!!! Based upon the almost immediate feedback that I am receiving from a broad swath of DNA membership, it would appear that I had misjudged the sentiment of our constituency.

Therefore, DNA will be taking an opposing stance on this mural.

The predominant objections are that the proposed mural does not reflect the Revolutionary War theme so dominant in the Northeast Wards. Further, it shows the figure on top of the Forsyth Fountain with a flowing cocktail glass when we just experienced an intoxicated driver recklessly wreck their car just down the street.

I still encourage members to personally attend the hearing or send an email to the Commission with your thoughts. In the past, public response to these hearings (especially from close-by neighbors in the adjacent wards) has impacted board decisions. Emails may be sent to: [email protected] To arrive in time for consideration, they should be sent by February 3rd.

Paul Cobet
President, Downtown Neighborhood Association Savannah, GA Inc.

Great news for our community!
Thank you, SCAD - The University for Creative Careers!

SCAD said they will be funding the cameras and installation, but clarify all systems will be fully accessible and operated by Savannah Police. ⬇️
https://www.wtoc.com/2026/01/27/scad-invests-over-200000-state-of-the-art-cameras-forsyth-park/

Join us for our January meeting on Tuesday, January 20 at the Coastal Georgia Center starting at 5:30 pm. Bring a neighbor!

📣 Residents are invited to two open-house style meetings this week – Tuesday, October 28th, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., and tomorrow, October 29th, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Civic Center ballroom.

🔗 https://savannahga.gov/4238/Get-Involved

Fellow DNA Members…..

HDBR Hearing Regarding 3 West Perry Street



Amendment/Correction: In a recent newsletter we referred to a request by Whitfield Signs on behalf of Southern Belle for approval of signs at 3 West Perry Street.



We described it as a request for a variance, but the request was actually for a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic District Board of Review.



The original application referenced illuminated signs, but Southern Belle is now not pursuing illuminated signage.



Also, Southern Belle has concluded that the existing illuminated window signs do not require a permit, and those signs are therefore not being considered as part of the application.



Finally, the current agenda for the Historic District Board of Review for August 13th shows this application as being continued, so it therefore appears that it will be considered at a later date.

We apologize for any confusion.

Respectfully,

Paul Cobet, President
Downtown Neighborhood Association Savannah, GA Inc

REMINDER 📣
The City of Savannah invites residents to attend a special Savannah At Night on Wednesday, June 25 to hear an update on Savannah GPS: Your Strategic Plan.

At the beginning of the year, the City Manager’s office held several community meetings and launched an online public survey aimed at gathering feedback from residents on the City’s first strategic plan since 2017.

A draft version of Savannah GPS: Your Strategic Plan was released earlier this month and is available to view at savannahga.gov/gps.

Savannah City Council held the first public hearing and first public reading of the plan during its regular meeting on Thursday, June 12.

The Savannah At Night event on June 25 is an opportunity to share details of the plan with the public before the anticipated second reading and final adoption of the plan by City Council during a regular meeting on Thursday, June 26.

What: Savannah At Night – Savannah GPS Presentation
When: Wednesday, June 25, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Where: Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center, 201 Montgomery St.

📣 Residents encouraged to participate in the City of Savannah's FY26 Budget Priorities Survey!

https://www.savannahga.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3133

📣 REMINDER
DNA's next membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at the Coastal Georgia Center! The presenters for this meeting will be Vice President John Buckovich and Da’Von McClure, Director of Operations for Savannah College of Art and Design.

Social: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting: 6:00 p.m.

REMINDER: There is a race on Saturday, April 5th throughout the downtown neighborhood and beyond. Plan accordingly for road closures and delays! View the course here >> https://bit.ly/3Yg2I8u

Thank you to everyone who attended yesterday's DNA meeting!

Inner City Night Shelter talks about plans to expand It was a full house Tuesday at Savannah's Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) meeting as the community discussed how to address homelessness.