GWNA Newsletter: Farewell 2016 & a Fantastic GWNA Friend

GWNA Newsletter, December 30, 2016

As we say farewell to 2016, we also say adieu to Julianne Scherer, our most extraordinary GWNA friend and neighbor.

Capturing the boundless energy and fantastic ideas Julianne generated and implemented in our community dazzle us all…

Lead architect designer on the Wilson Underline with her co-pilot Brett Weidl—equally amazing landscape architect.  Championing the Sunnyside Mall Committee.  Creator and event planner for the Annual Sunnyside Mall Arts & Music Fest… And this is only a small sampling of Julianne’s feats.

“As an active Sunnyside Mall Committee member and resident of Uptown, the tactical urbanism event  helped me see more clearly just how much the people in our community believe in one another and our public spaces. The day of the installation we had an impressive volunteer group composed of  architects, city planners and landscape architects but what I wasn’t expecting was just how many regular neighborhood folks would come out to join us in our efforts; excited to work together to create something so unique. The entire event and finished product not only represented a special idea (that we can take back our wonderful community spaces), but it held an even deeper meaning because it was created by the people who live there and invest in it on a day to day  basis.”
— Mrs. Brett Weidel, Sunnyside Mall Committee

Julianne, her husband Albert and their beloved Kona are on to their next great adventure in the mountains of Denver!

A little piece of them will always be in our hearts and transforming public spaces that will continue to connect and build our Sheridan Park community!

May 2017 Bring Us All a New Spirit of Community Collaboration and Joy!

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GWNA e-Newsletter, December 21, 2016: Our Santa’s Wish List

GWNA e-Newsletter, December 21, 2016

 

Wilson Underline on Our Santa’s Wish List

 

This holiday, the Wilson Underline is on our Santa’s Wish List—we can all keep that dream alive through our thoughts and actions.

Before we head out to far away family gatherings, or celebrations right here. Take a few minutes to remember and act now.

 

 

We’ve come a long way since conducting the Wilson L public space survey—with 935 responses and an overwhelming 94% saying…

We want the Wilson Underline Public Plaza!   Click www.wilsonunderline.com to see survey responses.

 

The WILSON UNDERLINE momentum continues to grow.  Five Uptown block clubs near the Wilson L Station have signed and sent a letter to Alderman Cappleman showing their full support of the Wilson Underline.  Click here www.wilsonunderline.com and click on support to read the Block Club letters.

 

Keep the Wilson Underline Petition signees growing. SIGN THE PETITION HERE! If you haven’t signed, please do. Also share, post, tweet, forward to your friends and neighbors.

 

The Wilson Underline Public Plaza is similar to the Lakeview Low-Line project, located by the Paulina Brown Line Stop in Lakeview.

 

Click here to see the video and design concept for Lakeview Low-Line http://moss-design.com/project/lakeview-area-master-plan-lamp/

 

This summer, the Lakeview Low-line held a very successful Farmer’s Market that continues to grow yearly.

The Wilson Underline surely can be home to a wonderful community Farmer’s Market…and more, with your support!

 

May you have a most magical, joyful Holiday. Believe dreams do come true.

And always remember…..

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.

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GWNA Newsletter: Sign the Petition NOW!

GWNA Newsletter—Wilson Underline, Sign the Petition Now! After a short hiatus, the Wilson Underline, www.wilsonunderline.com, momentum is growing stronger as more citizens speak out in support of this vibrant public space.  We recently launched the Wilson Underline petition. Close to reaching the 500 signature mark in a week!  We ask you to support by signing, posting and sending the WU petition to keep our voices strong and clear—we want the Wilson Underline Public Plaza! SIGN THE PETITION! Please show your support for the Wilson Underline Public Plaza by signing the petition to bring this vision to life: SIGN THE PETITION HERE! Join the Wilson L Public Space Committee in calling upon the City of Chicago, 46th Ward Alderman James Cappelman, and the CTA to listen and respond to the community and our message: A lively public plaza in Uptown will transform our neighborhood and bring renewed positive activity and benefits for the community.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!

FOLLOW US ON TWITTER! We’re on Twitter!  Follow us for updates! @WilsonUnderline

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