Discovering Possibilities
+ Unlocking Potential
The Elevate Devon Placemaking Poll (Poll #2) closed on May 18th at 8pm! Huge thanks to the hundreds of locals who provided input. A summary is underway, please subscribe below to have results emailed to you.
Welcome to Elevate Devon! A pivotal corridor study focused on enhancing Devon Avenue between Sheridan Road and Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago. What can be done to enliven this eclectic 1-mile stretch, foster sense of place, and help local businesses thrive? Explore this site and share your ideas. Help shape the future of Devon!
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BIG THANKS
Shout-out to everyone who joined us in the month of April for our Corridor Pop-Ups and Virtual Community Workshop! It was great to connect and hear your ideas and feedback. Insights shared will be paired with the results of the placemaking poll and engagement to inform corridor design concepts, strategies and projects. Stay tuned, and continue to spread the good word to your friends and neighbors to subscribe via email and follow along. Good things are in store for the future of Devon!
Placemaking Poll Closes Tomorrow, Wednesday May 18th
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Stop Power + Stay Power: Locals Share Insights at Pop-Ups & Virtual Workshop
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Virtual Workshop Tonight! Join Us at 5:30pm on Zoom for local music, local ideas, and local placemaking
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Explore the Study Area
Share Ideas
There’s no time like the present to shape the places we love.
“Let’s differentiate, energize, and celebrate this section of Devon. Timeless, transformational changes that build identity.”
#CreateIdentity
“Improving bike and pedestrian safety is an ongoing priority. So many traverse this stretch of Devon; students, commuters, residents.”
#ImproveMobility
“Would love to see vacancies filled with diverse, complementary uses that invite you to shop and linger, sip and stay.”
#NoVacancies
Market Study Findings
Neighborhood Numbers
40%
Residents Speak Languages
Other than English at Home
47,000
Housing Units
5-Minute Drive Time
$49,000
Median Household Income
5-Minute Drive Time
21,500
Students + Faculty
Loyola University Chicago
Q+A
Project Topics
As part of community events and polls we will be diving into the topics and questions below. Subscribe to receive email updates and visit the comment map to share insights. Thanks to the 600+ folks who participated in the first poll!
Getting Around
Is it easy to get around? Cross the street? Ride your bike? Where are points of friction?
Identity
What can be done to foster and reinforce corridor identity and vibrancy? What is that identity?
Business Mix
How can we support existing businesses? How can we attract new business to Devon and help them thrive?
Placemaking
What types of art, culture, and outdoor spaces would you like to see or experience? What about community events and seasonal festivals?
Streetscape
How can we improve and enhance streetscape elements, such as landscaping, lighting, fencing, etc.?
Vibrancy
What can be done to liven up this eclectic corridor and celebrate local diversity?
The Elevate Devon Corridor Plan is a team effort made possible by the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Rogers Park Business Alliance, and Loyola University Chicago.
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