Reconnecting Neighborhoods featured in Chicago Journal

The Reconnecting Neighborhoods project was featured in a story by Hayley Graham in last week's Chicago Journal. The Metropolitan Planning Council's Robin Snyderman highlighted how the project will include the input of community members:

"We're saying to all residents, 'We're moving forward as a city. How can we make improvements to best serve you?'" said Robin Snyderman, housing director for Metropolitan Planning Council, which is coordinating the public outreach component of the project.

Make sure to check out reconnectingneighborhoods.org and this blog for updates on how you can speak up about transit and services in your area.

New Location for Mid-South Meeting

The March 5th Reconnecting Neighborhoods meeting has been moved to the West Point Baptist Church at 3566 South Cottage Grove Avenue. You can RSVP for a meeting by emailing info[at]reconnectingneighborhoods[dot]org or calling 312-863-6046.

Mid-South Meetings Scheduled

Public meetings have been scheduled for the first phase of the Reconnecting Neighborhoods program - folks in the Mid-South area may attend meetings to review initial research by planning experts and give their input about the transportation and services in the neighborhoods. Meeting dates and times are:

Wednesday, February 20, 6:30-7:30 PM
Kennicot Park
4434 S Lake Park Ave.

Wednesday, February 27, 6:30-7:30 PM
King Community Center
4314 S Cottage Grove Ave.

Wednesday, March 5, 6:30-7:30 PM
Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church
600 E 35th Street



With your stories, we can help explain the transportation and retail needs of the Mid-South. You can RSVP for a meeting by emailing info[at]reconnectingneighborhoods[dot]org or calling 312-863-6046.

You can also let your church, block club, or other neighbors know about the meetings with our downloadable flyers.

Help Reconnect Your Neighborhood!

Thanks for visiting Reconnecting Neighborhoods online - you'll find information and resources to help you improve transportation and services in the Mid-South, Near West, and Near North areas of Chicago. Most importantly, you'll be able to speak out about what your changing neighborhood needs to be reconnected with transit and services.

So attend a meeting, comment on the blog, fill out the survey, and encourage your neighbors to speak up. Check back for project updates, downloads, and a continuing conversation about getting around in your neighborhood.