What's New in Old Town?
April 1, 2021
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In this Issue:
- Member Spotlight: John Grafft | Local Compass Realtor
- Network with other Chambers on April 8th
- Learn about the Chicago Rat Project on April 13th
- Volunteer at our Neighborhood Cleanup April 24th
- Share Your Vision for Old Town by Completing the Wells Street Corridor Survey
- Donate to the Old Town Neighborhood Foundation
- Volunteer with Old Town Nonprofits
- Upcoming Member Promotions and Events
- Stay Safe and Support the OTMRA with Old Town Face Masks
- Membership Information
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Member Spotlight:
John Grafft | Local Compass Realtor
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This week’s Member Spotlight is John Grafft, Local Compass Realtor. Read more about how John’s Compass Realtor career began, and what sets him apart in our interview below.
Tell us a little about John Grafft, Local Compass Realtor.
I’ve helped 3 different generations of the same family buy, sell, and rent real estate. Then they referred me to their friends. Over the past 5 years they’ve been responsible for 17 referrals. I use trust, care, and empathy to help my clients with all things real estate. In 2019 I joined Compass in order to provide global reach with world class representation and tools to my clients. Coupled with property descriptions that convert, studio grade photography, curated videos, and engaging 3D floor plans I offer creative marketing that is always bespoke to the property.
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Multi-Chamber Networking Opportunity |
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Who doesn’t love a team up? The OTMRA is partnering with the Andersonville, Ravenswood and Uptown chambers to present an afternoon of cross-town networking! This is an excellent opportunity to develop business relationships as we deepen the connection between our communities.
We’ll kick off the afternoon with updates from the presenting chambers and spotlight guests. Then, we’ll split into a series of breakout rooms where attendees will change up every ten minutes or so. This format has been useful for fostering introductions and stimulating conversation!
Members from all four neighborhoods are encouraged to join us! We’re looking forward to creating a fun, light, no-pressure environment for making valuable new connections.
The event begins at 2pm Thursday, April 8, 2021. There is no cost to attend. Register today to reserve your spot!
Additionally, please reach out to Rachel Rubinson ([email protected]) with any questions.
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Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago Rat Project Survey
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Lincoln Park Zoo researchers are studying the ecology and health of Chicago’s rats to help prevent human-wildlife conflict and public health risks from rat infestations.
Join the conversation and learn how you can help researchers through this presentation from the Lincoln Park Zoo!
This virtual town hall will take place virtually, via zoom at
6:00PM on Tuesday, April 13th.
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Los investigadores del Lincoln Park Zoo están estudiando la ecología y la salud de las ratas de Chicago para ayudar a prevenir conflictos entre humanos y vida silvestre y los riesgos para la salud pública.
¡Aprenda cómo puede ayudar a los investigadores a través de esta presentación del Lincoln Park Zoo!
La presentación será en inglés pero el presentador puede responder preguntas en español.
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Old Town Neighborhood Cleanup
Saturday, April 24 at 10AM
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Join the OTMRA, Lincoln Park Community Services, Declan's Irish Pub, and Orso's Italian Restaurant for a morning of making Old Town look as beautiful as possible.
After the cleanup, we'll walk over to Orso's for lunch! At Orso's, cleanup participants can choose one of three free entrees: either Bruschetta Panini with french fries, Penne Vodka, or Caesar Salad with Chicken.
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Wells Street Corridor Survey |
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Share your vision for Wells Street! Old Town is one of the Chicago’s most recognizable and unique neighborhoods, and the Wells Street Plan aims to build off of that and beyond looking into the future. In order to get there, we need to hear your thoughts.
Wells Street Corridor Plan will focus on business attraction, improvements to the built environment, corridor branding and placemaking, and safety, among other topics. Click on the link below and share your thoughts!
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Old Town Neighborhood Foundation |
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The Old Town Neighborhood Foundation (OTNF) is a 501c3 non-profit that was created to help finance projects in the neighborhood that enhance the quality-of-life in Old Town. Presently, the OTNF is focused on community enhancement projects that will bring additional open space to Old Town.
This includes a re-design of Burton Place Park and a new park on North Orleans Street.
Check out the ongoing OTNF projects and how you can support them at the link below.
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Upcoming Member Promotions & Events |
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Stay Safe and Support the OTMRA with
Old Town Face Masks
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The OTMRA is offering a fun and colorful way to stay safe in Old Town: Old Town Face Masks! Learn more and purchase a mask for $12 below.
Send in photos of you wearing your Old Town Mask to be featured on OTMRA social media! Email to Rachel: [email protected].
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The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association has revamped our membership program for 2021.
We now offer memberships designed for residents, businesses, non-profits, and residential buildings. Benefits include marketing and sponsorship opportunities, positions of engagement, discounts on OTMRA events, and more!
See below for information on each membership or to become a member!
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See what else is going on in the Old Town neighborhood by checking out the
Submit to the calendar by filling out this form.
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