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Drumroll … … … The Elevate Devon Virtual Community Workshop is tonight and trust us, you do not want to miss this inspiring, interactive and informational night of music, ideas, realtime polling and local placemaking. Set your timers, mark your calendars and when 5:30 CST hits, click the button below. · Partake in Shaping theContinue reading “Virtual Workshop Tonight! Join Us at 5:30pm on Zoom for local music, local ideas, and local placemaking”

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 toContinue reading “Reminder: Corridor Pop-Ups Tomorrow, Monday 4/25 from 2:30-6pm”

Join us next Wednesday, April 27th at 5:30pm on Zoom for the Elevate Devon Virtual Community Workshop! Meet up with friends, neighbors and local businesses online to learn more about this exciting corridor project, share ideas, and get answers to your questions. The Elevate Devon Team will be Zoom-ing in to connect with locals andContinue reading “Zoom Zoom: 1-Week Until the April 27th Virtual Community Workshop”

When it comes to outdoor events, Mother Nature wins… sunshine, we’re coming for you! Hello Elevate Devon subscribers: The unpredictable ebb and flow of weather and spring showers is upon us. Due to thunderstorms, we are rescheduling our outdoor Elevate Devon Pop-Ups (originally planned for this Wednesday, April 13th) to Monday, April 25th! The good news? ItContinue reading “Rain Delay: Pop-Ups Rescheduled to Monday, April 25th”

Loyola Pop-Up Recap + Reminder: Take the Placemaking Poll! Hey there! We’re your Elevate Devon Student Ambassadors, Riley Kelly and Mia Roman. We hosted the first pop-up in Loyola University Chicago’s Damen Student Center on Thursday, March 31st from 9 am to 12 pm and it was a huge success! We were able to connectContinue reading “Rambler Ramblings: An Update from Our Student Ambassadors”

It’s officially here and ready for the taking! Click the button below to take the Placemaking on Devon Poll. Scroll through images and select those that reflect aspects of community design you like and favor most. From mini plazas and crosswalk treatments, to public art, signage and landscaping… now is your chance to help shapeContinue reading “This or That? The Elevate Devon Placemaking Poll is LIVE!”

Pop Ups, Placemaking Polls, and Parklets… Oh My! Loyola Spotlight: Student Led Engagement To close out March, Elevate Devon’s Student Ambassadors hosted a pop up on Thursday March 31st, at Loyola University Chicago’s Damen Student Center. Big thanks to everyone who stopped by to share. We heard tons of great insights and will be sharingContinue reading “Pop Ups, Placemaking Polls, and Parklets”

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April is Elevate Devon Month We’re famous 🥳 (sort of)! A big thank you to Block Club Chicago for the great article on Elevate Devon. Maybe some of you reading this were brought here from the Block Club article – welcome! We are happy to report the Elevate Devon Starter Poll has received a whoppingContinue reading “April is Elevate Devon Month!”

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February was a busy month for Elevate Devon and March is shaping up to be even busier! The Journey So Far In February we had our Student Ambassador orientation, where we got to know the two Loyola University Chicago students who will be providing outreach support and invaluable feedback on the Elevate Devon planning process.Continue reading “Winter Recap and Spring(ing) Forward”

Corridor Resolutions Welcome to Elevate Devon! 2022 is going to be a big year for this eclectic stretch of Devon. Local residents, businesses, students, and stakeholders — join us as we make strides to identify solutions that positively shape and enliven Devon Avenue between Sheridan Road and Ravenswood Avenue. Follow the steps below to helpContinue reading “Corridor Resolutions”