Survey Shows Park High Priority
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Community Meeting for 800-802 W. Altgeld
|
|
Dear Neighbors,
Recently my colleague Brian Hopkins (2nd) released results of a survey to clarify public sentiment about the proposed Lincoln Yards development. It showed that residents are extremely concerned about the tremendous impact of such unprecedented development on the North Side, particularly about
congestion and
public open space.
It is commendable Ald. Hopkins is engaging our community in the Lincoln Yards discussion. The survey echoes the many calls and comments we have received in our office that people need
specific and graphic information to understand this massive project in order to provide intelligent feedback.
It is also apparent that in addition to traffic issues, there is a hunger for a public park to balance this enormous development and create a tangible, lasting benefit to the community.
Alderman Hopkins assures that this discussion is in the beginning stages and we look forward to a full and robust process as concrete details emerge along with a complete set of plans.
I urge you to read the survey as well as keep up to date on future meetings and information on the
North Branch Park and Preserve - a much-needed buffer to Lincoln Yards.
Here are the survey results.
|
|
Community Meeting
Proposed Redevelopment at 800 – 802 West Altgeld
Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 PM
Stanley Manne
Children’s Research Institute
2430 North Halsted Street
First Floor Conference Room
Join our office and the Wrightwood Neighbors Association to consider a redevelopment proposal for 800-802 W. Altgeld.
The applicant seeks to demolish the two existing structures on the sites and construct a transit-oriented new five-story building, with 14 residential units, 4 parking spaces and 3,200 square feet of ground level commercial space fronting Halsted Street. My office will be present at this meeting to monitor the discussion, take notes, and record your feedback.
Join my office and WNA to engage in a direct dialogue with the development team to gain a better understanding of this proposal and obtain answers to your questions. Click
here for more information.
|
|
Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Pedestrian safety is always important and Aldermanic "menu" funds are funding three vital pedestrian safety improvements:
Lakewood and Diversey
Alderman Scott Waguespak (32nd) and I are funding "bump outs" to extend the curbs into the parking lane. This much-needed improvement will make it easier and safer for parents and children to cross Diversey Avenue to go to a playground.
Webster and Clifton
The City will also be building "bump-outs" at the intersection of Webster and Clifton, providing safer access to Trebes Park and Oscar Mayer School.
|
|
Belden and Sheffield
In partnership with DePaul University and our office, the City is creating a "speed table" at Belden and Sheffield. As many residents know, this is a difficult intersection due to the many DePaul students who often cross without looking. The Chicago Department of Transportation rejected many requests for a traffic light at this intersection because of the risk of pedestrian accidents.
A "speed table" slightly elevates the street intersection as a reminder to drivers to slow down. Additionally, different paving will alert pedestrians that they are at the intersection. This project begins this week and requires closure during construction through August 31st. Detours will be posted, and pedestrian access will be maintained. Call CDOT at 312-722-6590 for more information.
|
|
DePaul University’s Lincoln Park Campus New Entrance
Fullerton Avenue and Halsted Street
At the corner of Fullerton and Halsted, and adjacent to the new Holtschneider Performance Center, this custom gate will welcome students and visitors to the DePaul campus and gives pedestrians and bus commuters additional sidewalk space. It is a fine addition to our
Lincoln Avenue Corridor Plan. To learn how the gate was realized, click
here.
|
|
Lake Shore Bike Trail Construction
Resumes Between Fullerton and Montrose
The Chicago Park District will resume work on the separated bike/pedestrian trail this week. The existing lakefront trail (west of the golf course) from Montrose Avenue south to Irving Park Road will be completely closed. All east and west bound pedestrian and bicycle access, will be detoured to the Lakefront from either Montrose Avenue or Irving Park Road. All south and north bound pedestrian and bicycle access to the Lakefront will be detoured along the pathway east of the golf course. A more detailed detour map may be access
here. More details on the Chicago Park District
website.
|
|
Tutoring at Manierre School
St. Michael's Church
Do you have time in your day and enjoy helping children learn? St. Michael's Church is in its seventh year of providing tutoring at George Manierre Elementary and is looking for new volunteers. This effort, along with supplying the school with basic classroom supplies all year long has enhanced the learning environment and helped the school raise its academic status in the past five years. Manierre is a feeder school for Lincoln Park High School.
|
|
|
Lincoln Park High School
Football Booster Club
First Annual FUNDrive
e
|
Lincoln Park High School Entrance
2001 N Orchard St
Friday, Aug. 10, 2018
12 - 3 pm
|
|
Help the Lincoln Park High School Football Booster Club raise funds for much needed equipment by dropping off your unwanted items! Team players will be collecting gently used clothing and household items near the entrance of LP High School. These items will be sold by the pound to Unique Thrift Store. No food, mattresses, large furniture, appliances, or auto parts. Click
here for more information.
|
|
Chicago Hot Dog Fest
1701 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago, IL
Friday, August 10, 2018 – 11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday, August 11, 2018 – 11 to 9 PM
Sunday, August 12, 2018 – 11 AM to 8 PM
$5 Suggested Donation to fund educational programming at the Chicago History Museum
Celebrate the City’s Favorite Food with the Chicago History Museum at the sixth annual Chicago Hot Dog Fest, including a lineup of bands, city history speakers, and the star of the event: Vienna Beef hot dogs prepared in various regional and ethnic styles by the city’s top hot dog vendors.
|
|
63rd Annual Ginza Holiday
Japanese Cultural Festival
Midwest Buddhist Temple
435 W. Menomonee St.
Friday, Aug. 10th, 5:30 - 9:00 pm
Saturday, Aug. 11th, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, Aug. 12th, 11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Enjoy this neighborhood favorite with traditional Japanese food, artwork, fashion, live performances, 300 year old crafts and much more. $5 donation. Click
here for more information.
|
|
Leslie Wolfe Gallery Presents
People and Places
Watercolors by Maureen Carr & Gerri Kaye
Reception with the Artists
Sunday, Aug. 12th, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Old Town Triangle Center
1763 N. North Park
Exhibition Dates: July 28 - August 30
Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 1 pm
|
|
Free in the Parks
The Incredibles
Tonight
, Thursday, Aug 9, 2018 from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Adams Playground Park
1919 N. Seminary Ave
Rollin' Rec at Jonquil
Jonquil Playlot Park
Friday, Aug, 17 2018 from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Friday, Aug 24, 2018 from 8:00 PM - 10:32 PM
Wrightwood Park
2534 N. Greenview Ave
The Wizard of Oz
Saturday, Aug 25, 2018 from 8:00 PM - 9:41 PM
Oz Park
2021 N. Burling Street
Mary Poppins
Sunday, Aug 26, 2018 from 8:00 PM - 10:19 PM
Jonquil Playlot Park
1001 W. Wrightwood Ave
|
|
43rd Ward Shredding Event
Saturday, August 25th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Peggy Notebaert Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive
Turn in paper documents and unwanted electronics but please note, no televisions or expired medications can be collected.
|
|
See you in the neighborhood and hope you enjoy our many wonderful summer events.
|
|
Michele Smith
43rd Ward Alderman
|
|
|
|
|
|
|