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+ Unlocking Potential
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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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Special thanks to the hundreds of folks who participated in the Elevate Devon Virtual Open House (August 1st through August 15th) and Live Q+A Community Event on August 11th. The feedback period has concluded but you may still review the videos and corridor concepts available below.
Transforming Community Feedback into Achievable Changes
Feedback Recap: Elevate Devon Virtual Open House and Live Q+A garner a whopping 700+ visitors and 200+ comments… summary below! “Increasing pedestrian and bikeContinue reading “Transforming Community Feedback into Achievable Changes”
Reminder: Open House Closes Today 8/15! Share + View Insights from Zoom Event…
Zoom Event Recap & Last Call to Participate in Virtual Open House Time is running out! Join the 600+ visitors to date and swingContinue reading “Reminder: Open House Closes Today 8/15! Share + View Insights from Zoom Event…”
Register: Zoom Event this Thursday, August 11th @ 5:30pm
8/11 Live Q+A Zoom Event: Shaping & Strengthening the Future of Devon Join us this Thursday, August 11th at 5:30pm CST over Zoom toContinue reading “Register: Zoom Event this Thursday, August 11th @ 5:30pm”
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“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
This Project is Exploring The Following
Focus Areas
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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