Reconnecting Neighborhoods is a project that invites residents of the Near North, Near West and Mid-South areas of Chicago to participate in the planning for the future of their neighborhoods.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reconnecting Neighborhoods is a project that invites residents of three Chicago neighborhoods to participate in the planning for the future of their communities. The project will result in recommendations for enhanced transit services, retail, and improved public infrastructure in the Near North, Near West and Mid-South neighborhoods.
The project is being led by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development, with support from the Regional Transportation Authority and Metropolitan Planning Council. HNTB, a planning firm, will handle the project’s technical work and research.
