Pop Over, Swing By, Say Hello!
Hello Friends + Neighbors of Devon! A reminder that our Elevate Devon Corridor Pop-Ups will be taking place tomorrow, Monday, April 25th.
- Please join us in the patio of Nori Sushi (1235 W. Devon) from 2:30 to 4pm.
- Devon Market near the entry (1440 W Devon) from 4:30 to 6pm.
- We will also be at Loyola’s Damen Student Center from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
Swing by for 5-minutes! Learn about the project, vote for corridor improvements, and ask questions. Special thanks to Shaul at Devon Market and Pete at Nori Sushi for hosting us.
Fun Fact: According to a 2021 Chicago Reader Article, the mural on the side of Devon Market, which includes a blonde mermaid riding a shrimp, is in fact a depiction of market owner, Shaul Basa’s wife… and we are here for it! Check out the mural and say hello tomorrow.
2021 Chicago Reader Article by by Maya Dukmasova
Virtual Workshop
Unable to make the pop-ups? Our Virtual Community Workshop is this Wednesday, April 27th via Zoom. Click the button below to add the zoom link to your calendar or register via Facebook. It is going to be a full week of Devon-ing (action verb!) — and we can’t wait to connect with you all. Join us in discovering possibilities, unlocking potential, and shaping the future of Devon!
What else? Tons of ideas are percolating via the Elevate Devon Placemaking Poll. Take it today to let us know your preferences and vision for Devon!
Tons of great feedback is percolating as part of the Placemaking Poll, which launched on April 6th. This online visual poll builds on local input already shared to further understand urban design preferences and priorities. If you haven’t already taken it, click the button below! It’s filled with image concepts inspired by local feedback. Let us know your preferences and vision for the future of Devon! It should only take you 5-10 minutes to complete.
Elevate Devon Virtual Community Workshop:
click here to register on facebook
April 27th from 5:30 – 7:00pm on Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86310325445
Project Background
Elevate Devon is a pivotal corridor study focused on enhancing Devon Avenue between Sheridan Road and Ravenswood Avenue in Chicago. The Edgewater Chamber of Commerce, Rogers Park Business Alliance, and Loyola University Chicago joined forces and funding to seek community input as part of this process.
What types of corridor improvements and design enhancements do you want to see? What can be done to enliven this eclectic 1-mile stretch, foster a sense of place, and help local businesses thrive? We want your ideas!
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