City of WPB Labor Day Schedule
Aug 30, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Public Works
(08/30/10) All City of West Palm Beach offices, including City Hall and the Library, will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2010, in observance of Labor Day.
There WILL be garbage, yard waste and recycling pickup on Monday, September 6, 2010.
Palm Beach County Traffic Report Aug 30 – Sept 3, 2010
Aug 27, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Traffic
Palm Beach County – Palm Beach County traffic will be affected this week by ongoing construction projects and maintenance work, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials report. Weather permitting; closures will be in effect on I-95, Southern Blvd. (SR80) and in other areas throughout Palm Beach County for construction activities. Click here to view the report
WPB City Center, Waterfront Win Prestigious Award
Aug 27, 2010 - Mayor's Office, Waterfront
WPB City Center and Waterfront Honored by Prestigious Real Estate Group
Civic Complex Awarded 2010 “Project of the Year” by Urban Land Institute
(Friday, August 27, 2010) West Palm Beach’s City Center and Waterfront project, which includes the new Public Library and City Hall, took top honors at the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Annual Vision Awards banquet. The civic complex and waterfront redevelopment were awarded 2010 Public Sector “Project of the Year” for the ULI Southeast Florida/Caribbean Region.
“This is a tremendous honor for these public projects,” said Mayor Lois J. Frankel. “City Center and the waterfront continue to bring thousands of visitors a day to our City and our downtown, and we thank the Urban Land Institute for recognizing their importance and success.”
City Center houses the West Palm Beach Public Library, which is on pace to have more than one million visitors in 2010. The civic complex is also home to City Hall and the Palm Beach Photographic Centre.
Stretching nearly a full mile along the intracoastal waterway, the revitalized Waterfront includes three free public docks, the environmentally-friendly Lake Pavilion, stunning water features, versatile open space and a walking path lined with lush landscaping.
The Urban Land Institute is a nonprofit research and education organization supported by its 30,000 members worldwide. The ULI facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among industry leaders and policy makers.
Northwood Village Art & Wine Promenade, Casual Summer Fun
Aug 26, 2010 - CRA, Mayor's Office, Northwood Village
When: Friday, August 27, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 400 – 500 blocks of Northwood Road in Northwood Village
Who: Produced by the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and Northwood Village Merchants
This month’s Art & Wine Promenade features something for everyone: a “beer tasting” at Relish located at 401 Northwood Road, 17 complimentary wine samplings (with many from our new Florida wine sponsor, Lakeridge and San Sebastian Wineries), each shop featuring different wines and live music in 3 locations featuring Shauna Sweeny, Davis & Dow and more. Along with delicious wine and beer and awesome music there are many unique art displays throughout the Village to enjoy. While you get to know the real faces and real places of Northwood Village, get to know your own artistic side. Express your creativity by painting on the community mural with local artist David Alfonsetti and discover the art of mosaics at Northwood Glass Art & Gifts by placing tiles on the Northwood Village Commuinty Mosaic Project. Join us in the fun!
Palm Beach Photographic Centre – Scavenger Hunt in downtown WPB
Aug 25, 2010 - Community Events
Calling All Kids
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is offering parents a very unique way to spend a Saturday with their kids 8 to 17 years old. Let your children participate in a FOTO Scavenger Hunt on Saturday September 11th. The Scavenger Hunt starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. The FOTOscavenger Hunt is a celebration of the photographic arts in conjunction with Downtown West Palm Beach’s historic heritage and young people ages 8 to 17 are invited to capture downtown West Palm Beach with a camera. Those participating with have the rare opportunity to learn “10 tips to a better photograph” from one of the Centre’s exceptional professional photographers. Not only will they learn how to take better photos, but they will have their images individually critiqued. Each participant will receive a list of “historically significant clues and a map. The clues will focus on patriotic symbols in our Downtown West Palm Beach area. The best pictures will be displayed. The registration fee is $25 per child, accompanying adults are free. An additional $10 fee will charged if you want to use one of the Centre’s cameras. Every child MUST be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, register today!
