about GCCA
Who are we?
The Garden Court Community Association (GCCA) is a voluntary membership organization of people working together for over 50 years to make our community the best possible place to live.
Since the mid-1950s, GCCA has coordinated efforts to solve neighborhood problems and has carried out projects to improve the community.
The organization’s objectives are to foster good interpersonal relationships and cooperation among all persons living, working, or interested in our community.
GCCA’s boundaries are 45th Street, 52nd Street, Cedar Avenue, and Locust Street.
Our neighborhood is made up of individuals and families with a rich diversity of ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. We reside in apartments and single-family houses and represent a variety of income levels and occupations. The membership of GCCA fully reflects this diversity and is committed to preserving it.
The City recognizes GCCA as the group officially representing our community.
What are we doing?
MONITORING all zoning changes to preserve the residential character of our neighborhood and presents the community’s position before City agencies.
ADVOCATING for improved City services such as street lighting, tree trimming, trash removal, and street cleaning.
SUPPORTING the Henry C. Lea Elementary School and quality public education and the Malcolm X and Barkan Parks.
SUPPORTING neighborhood efforts such as town watch, Walnut St. Library, West YMCA, UC Arts League, and the University City District.
ENCOURAGING the proper maintenance of apartment buildings and stores.
INFORMING members about community activities through a newsletter and general membership meetings.
PRESENTING the neighborhood position on matters affecting the community to governmental agencies and other institutions.
ENCOURAGING commercial development where appropriate.
COLLABORATING with other community organizations, block groups, and institutions to maintain the character of University City.
What can you do?
COMPLETE the membership application form and mail it to GCCA with your dues and any additional contribution you wish to make (tax deductible).
ATTEND general meetings and share your ideas about what needs to be done in our neighborhood.
JOIN a committee and contribute your time and energy (no experience necessary) to a project that will make the neighborhood a better place for us all.
