GWNA Newsletter, March 29, 2017
New 197 Unit High-Rise Development Approved in Heart of Uptown
Another high-rise development on the southeast corner of Wilson & Sheridan was approved by the Zoning & Development Committee at the Monday night meeting.
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The meeting included a heated discussion on the number of affordable housing units on-site versus money paid into the Low-income Housing Fund.
Just one block away, another market rate high-rise on the corner of Wilson & Broadway won approval with the Chicago Planning Commission.
Both buildings are considered TOD—Transportation Oriented Design—with their close proximity to the Wilson L Station. This allows a low ratio of on-site parking. Builders pay an OSIF—Open Space Impact Fee—based on the number and size of units. The OSIF funds are used to create new public green spaces for residents to enjoy nature and encourage community activities such as farmer’s markets and local musical events.
We hope to apply for the OSIF funds for the creation of the Wilson Underline www.wilsonunderline.com
Coming in April—Block Club meeting and membership drive
We will be hosting a Graceland Wilson Neighbors Association, GWNA, meeting in April. The Alderman and others will be invited to come speak at the meeting. If you have suggestions for people you’d like to hear from at the meeting, please send information to gwna13@gmail.com
Clean & Green on April 22
Mark your planner for Saturday, April 22, from 9-noon to help spruce up the neighborhood, clean up the winter gunk and give some trees and plants a little love and mulch. Stay tuned for block club and park events. You can start with your own building’s parkway and mulch the trees.
Underscore Theatre Announces Spring Gala/Production
Uptown’s very own Underscore Theatre Company is hosting their first gala next month and hopes local residents will invest in Chicago’s only theatre dedicated to fostering and producing original works of musical theatre in the region.
“Underscore Theatre is hosting its first annual gala and backer’s auction on April 23rd from 5-7PM. Our Musical Director from the 2016 Jeff Recommended show Haymarket, Robert Ollis, has generously opened the doors to his Lakeview home to host our event. With your help, we hope to raise the funds to launch Underscore’s future productions into a new level, and provide even greater compensation to our terrific artists and performers, a goal which has been a hallmark of the company since inception in 2011.
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.
Graceland-Wilson Neighbors Association 