Author: Whitney Latham

The James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA opens October 12th

Posted on October 9, 2009

James W Wilson Jr YMCA | New Park

The James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA will celebrate its Grand Opening Monday at 4:30 pm. This YMCA helps fulfill the vision of years of planning, hard work and the generosity of the Wilson Family and the Montgomery community. The project started as part of the needs assessment in preparation for the 2005 Capital Campaign under the leadership of Dr. CC Baker and Knox Kershaw. Then some great talent stepped forward in the person of Ray Petty to take the YMCA over its capital campaign goal providing for new facilities and new upgrades all across Montgomery. The James W. Wilson, Jr. YMCA is the 15th location in the Montgomery Area.

The project would not have been possible without the visionary leadership of the Wilson Family. From the beginning, Big Jim Wilson, wanted to make sure that families in high growth areas had a neighborhood YMCA. This unique YMCA was designed and built in cooperation with the new James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School with the help of key YMCA volunteer, Ken Upchurch. The close ties between the school and the YMCA provide an incredible nurturing atmosphere for students and a place where families grow together on the 15 acre site in New Park, a Jim Wilson & Associates, LLC development, off of Ray Thorington Road.

“With the opening of this wonderful new YMCA we are pleased to continue our father’s legacy of touching families and future generations of Montgomery,” said Jim Wilson, III, CEO of Jim Wilson & Associates. Will Wilson, President of Jim Wilson & Associates says, “Our vision is that the Wilson YMCA will become the heart of New Park, providing a place for the community to come together and promote positive values and healthy lifestyles.”

“We are grateful for the Wilson Family’s vision and long-time support.” said Bob McGaughey, President of the Montgomery YMCA. “Although the economy has been tough, we have been able to move forward because of the Wilson’s support. The real-estate slump has slowed the addition of new houses in the area, but we are excited about being positioned to reach more families for years to come. We already have new families who have joined and the doors aren’t even open yet.” The next phase of the Wilson YMCA will include an outdoor pool and sports fields ready for next summer.

Dr. Ben Joe Cumbus, Chairman of the Montgomery YMCA, will lead the Ribbon Cutting and opening Celebration of the newest YMCA in 15 years since the Kershaw YMCA was built in 1994. A young energetic staff led by Associate Director Travis Roques, also known as T-Rock, will program the facility and rally the community. The first 100 families to join the Wilson YMCA as Charter Members will have their names engraved on a permanent plaque in the lobby.

Contact us at New Park today for more information about our community, builders, or developers, or for assistance with any additional questions.

Registration for the new James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School and Johnnie R. Carr Middle School

Posted on June 16, 2009

Registration for the new James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School and Johnnie R. Carr Middle School has begun. Registration is taking place at Blount Elementary School on the following dates and times:

June 15th – June 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

June 22nd – June 26th from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

You will need to bring the following documents:

Child’s original certified birth certificate
Immunization certificate
Child’s Social Security card (card required)
Proof of residence (lease, gas, or electric bill) no on-line copies
Parent’s identification

Parents without a bonafide address must present the following:

A notarized statement stating that the parents and enrolling student(s) are living at a given address of the homeowner that the family is living with at the given address to the Student Support Services/PALS Office and complete a Home Verification Form.
Student(s) will be permitted to enroll at the zone school for 30 days pending verification of the home address.

For more information, please call 223-6700. This is the number to the Montgomery Public School Board.

2009 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted on March 4, 2009

In its efforts to stimulate the economy and revive the housing market, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.

But time is of the essence for buyers who want to take advantage of this opportunity.  Only homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible.

$8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit at a Glance:
The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only.
The tax credit does not have to be repaid.
The tax credit is equal to 10% of the home’s purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
The credit is available for homes purchased on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009.
Single taxpayers with incomes up to $75,000 and married couples with incomes up to $150,000 qualify for the full tax credit.

For full details about the new tax credit, please visit: https://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

Johnnie R. Carr Middle School

Posted on July 10, 2008

Middle School In Montgomery, AL | New Park

Elected officials, community leaders and representatives from the Montgomery Public School System joined on July 10 to celebrate the commencement of construction of the Johnnie R. Carr Middle School in east Montgomery. The new 119,000, $22 million facility will open in August of 2009 serving 800 students.

Montgomery School Superintendent John Dilworth stated that it is fitting that the school will bear the name of one of the most influential civil rights icons who worked to unite our community.

Located on Ray Thorington Road, the new school is adjacent to the New Park neighborhood where there will be convenient walking access via neighborhood sidewalks directly to the new school facility.

 

Contact us at New Park today for more information about our community, builders, or developers, or for assistance with any additional questions.

New Elementary School Breaks Ground

Posted on June 10, 2008

Construction on the James W. Wilson, Jr. Elementary School commenced at New Park on May 29, 2008. The Montgomery Public School System held a groundbreaking ceremony for Montgomery’s newest Elementary School located within a neighborhood, with over 100 people in attendance.

Clay Slagle, Montgomery Public School Chief Operating Officer, reports that the $14.5 million kindergarten through sixth-grade school will be completed for occupancy in August 2009. “Six hundred boys and girls will soon have a beautiful place to learn,” Slagle said.

The school will be accessible by sidewalk and bike to residents who live within the New Park neighborhood.

The 15 acres of land that the school will occupy within the neighborhood was donated by the family of the late Jim Wilson, Jr. Jim Wilson & Associates is the developer of New Park. Mr. Wilson, who died in 2006, was a well-known community leader, philanthropist and real estate developer, with notable projects such as the Wynlakes neighborhood and country club and the Eastchase development in Montgomery and Riverchase Galleria in Birmingham, among other projects throughout the Southeast.

The new 83,000 square foot school will utilize the gymnasium facilities of a new YMCA, which is being built next door to the school on land also donated by the Wilson family. The new YMCA will break ground later this summer.

Mr. Wilson told his family that he wanted to give something back to the Montgomery public school system, which he credited with helping him prepare for life, reported his son Jim Wilson, III. “My father was a giver and always put others ahead of himself, so leaving a legacy to help enrich Montgomery’s children was very important to him,” said Wilson.

Contact us today with any questions, or to learn more about New Park

New Park Announces Builder’s Guild

Posted on June 10, 2008

An array of the areas most respected home builders have been selected to become members of the New Park Builder’s Guild. The Guild is comprised of building companies that have committed to meet the high construction quality, design and production standards for this masterplanned community.

“By selecting these builders, we are confident that we will begin to fulfill our vision for New Park,” stated Anita Carter, Vice President Residential Marketing & Management for New Park. “With a history of building quality houses in the area, we know that our builders can deliver a product that will shape the neighborhood and realize our vision. We look forward to working with them in producing quality homes that will make New Park one of Montgomery’s premier neighborhoods,” she continued.

Each builder will follow New Park’s design review guidelines and offer many different home plans and styles, which will ensure architectural variety. By combining homes built by these companies, New Park is helping to create visibly interesting streetscapes and a sense of community within the neighborhood that will endure for years to come. Choose from one of our floorplans or select and bring your own floorplan and work with one of our approved builders in our Builder’s Guild.

Click here to view the New Park Builder’s Guild.