The name of the organization is the West End Neighborhood Development, Inc. (commonly called “WEND”). WEND is located in and represents the interests of the West End neighborhood of Atlanta which is depicted on the Official Map of the City of Atlanta as lying mainly within the following boundaries:

• On the North by Sells and Lucile Avenues and Park Street;
• On the West and South by Louisville and Nashville Railway; and
• On the East by Central of Georgia Railway.

WEND is a part of the City of Atlanta Neighborhood Planning Unit (NPU) process and is located in NPU - T. Please visit the city of Atlanta's website for specific NPU details (http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/planning/npu_system.aspx)

WEND, formed in 1974, exists for the residents and residential property owners as a neighborhood organization for its members and was incorporated in 1978 as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under Section 501-C.3 of the Internal Revenue Code. 

The Mission of WEND is to provide leadership in promoting the revitalization of the Historic West End neighborhood. WEND is a neighborhood organization comprised primarily of the residents and residential property owners of West End and is organized for the purpose of preserving and enhancing the residential character and livability of the area.

The Purpose of WEND is to improve the quality of life and the perception of that quality of life for the residents and residential property owners of West End.

WEND’s Objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. to promote policies and plans for appropriate land uses and compatible land development;
2. to develop and pursue strategies which preserve and protect the uniqueness of the architectural character of residential areas in West End; and to promote commercial developments compatible with its character;
3. to promote and preserve the cultural and ethnic diversity the West End community;
4. to promote and enhance West End as a cultural, educational and commercial center in the City of Atlanta;
5. to maintain an ongoing working relationship with the City of Atlanta and Fulton County departmental heads and officials;
6. to act as a conduit for residents seeking advice regarding issues in the West End community; and
7. to promote and enhance public safety.

WEND is a members based organization and has the following officers:

1. President
2. 1st Vice President of Membership and Administration
3. 2nd Vice President of Programs
4. Secretary
5. Treasurer

The Regular Members Meeting of WEND are held on the first Tuesday of each month (unless a different date is published on an annual calendar) and are usually we meet at the West End Public Library at 525 Peeples St. Regular Meetings will start at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and every effort will be made to limit meetings to a maximum of two hours. The Executive Committee meets in conjunction with the Board of Directors on the last Tuesday of each month. This meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. and is usually held at the West End Medical Center (3rd Floor), 868 York Ave. During this meeting, the agenda for the forthcoming general meeting is established.

WEND is made up of seven Standing Committees:

1. Membership Concerns and Community Relations
2. Public and Media Relations
3. Preservation and Urban Design
4. Zoning and Land Use
5. Environmental Health and Beautification
6. Education
7. Public Safety

Duties of these committees are as follows:

1. Membership Concerns and Community Relations: Shall be responsible for conducting membership drives, and implementing other activities to stimulate and retain resident involvement.
2. Public and Media Relations: Shall publish WEND newsletter, present a positive image to media, establish personal contact with media outlets, design public relations strategies, maintain information on neighborhood development and related subjects, maintain a liaison with other public and private organizations and agencies which are beneficial to WEND.
3. Preservation and Urban Design: Shall inform and educate residents, prospective residents and developers of the architectural and design heritage of the neighborhood; promulgate the residential design guidelines of the West End Historic District; review Certificate of Appropriateness applications submitted to the Atlanta Urban Design Commission and prepare WEND's position; maintain liaison with appropriate municipal agencies in the enforcement and monitoring of construction activity; and, where appropriate, work with the WEND Zoning Committee on issues affecting the neighborhood.
4. Zoning and Land Use: Shall maintain current information on zoning laws in West End and inform the organization of all zoning violations and petitions for variances and changes; influence the enforcement of the zoning laws and design standards of the West End historic district; maintain liaison with zoning and planning authorities, to include Zoning Review Board (ZRB), Urban Design Commission (UDC), Bureau of Buildings, other such authorities and applicants.
5. Environmental Health and Beautification: Shall conduct clean-up campaigns; conduct other activities that minimize health hazards to residents of West End; maintain liaison with appropriate city officials and inform them of needed actions.
6. Education: Shall maintain liaison with local education and cultural institutions, parent-teacher associations and education officials and work to promote quality education in local elementary and secondary schools.
7. Public Safety: Shall work in concert with the Atlanta Police Department (APD) and any other designated security organization to plan and implement activities with the sole purpose of reducing the crime rate in the West End; also shall attend all APD - Zone 4 quarterly meetings and NPU-T monthly meetings as needed.