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26th and Federal
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Public Spaces
45 members
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Front Yards, Porches, St…
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Polish Triangle
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Placemaking Chicago
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Placemaking Chicago's Discussions
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To me, it seems this discussion board is caught up in the symptoms of why Polish Triangle is an unsuccessful space instead of the root cause. Pigeons and homeless people are symtoms of neglected spaces. With a good design that attracts people, the s…
There is a sign posted right on the triangle that it is a $500 fine to feed the pigeons. It is ignored because the law is not enforced. There is a law against loitering on the books as well, and it is not enforced on the triangle. The homeless peopl…
Okay so, Pinowski has suggested that I need mental health care, which I do, just like many of the homeless people in the Polish Triangle. But it's not because I had a totally harmless fantasy which I did not act on. It's too personal and not appropr…
We have been working on activating the space for a few months now. As posted on this page, we sponsored a Halloween procession, featuring Collaboraction. The procession kicked off in the Triangle, and wound it's way up Milwaukee, and eventually ende…
This is getting ridiculous.
Yes, it would. Are there any therapists near the Polish Triangle?
I would like to clarify, I am NOT crabbing about the drunks in Polish Triangle. Actually I am a little bothered by this disparaging talk about my neighbors--many of whom are homeless, sick, and abandoned people--who understandably think of the Trian…
Steve, not sure if I would qualify a pigeons bodily functions/actions as inhumane as they aren't humane to begin with. However, if you want to know about solutions, read the link I provided in my previous post.
It is inhumane for the pigeons to leave their feces all over the the triangle's benches, fountain, etc.
Avitrol doesn't kill pigeons if used properly. What is your solution????
Also, the Circle line is a pipe dream and even if real is years away.
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- http://www.placemakingchicago.com
Over the past couple of months, dozens of people submitted a photo or video of their favorite public space. Now it's up to Chicagoland to vote for the best! Between now and Sep. 14, visit PlacemakingChicago.com to vote for your favorite photo and video submission.
The site also features a Google map showing the location of each great place. Residents taking “stay-cations” can use the map to find transit and driving directions to great places right here in metropolitan Chicago.
This contest is part of the Metropolitan Planning Council's Placemaking Chicago project. MPC has partnered with PPS on an initiative to provide Chicago residents with the resources they need to make positive changes in their neighborhoods. For more information, check out placemakingchicago.com.
MPC will continue to promote Placemaking in Chicago through technical assistance, government agency trainings, and a public campaign. For more information, please contact Karin Sommer at ksommer@metroplanning.org.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 11:30am on November 04, 2009, someone gave Placemaking Chicago a gift…
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- At 3:58pm on July 8, 2009,
Placemaking Chicago said… - Little Village hosts a festival to bring life to its streets. This is another great example of Placemaking in the Chicago region. What do you do in your neighborhood?
- At 1:15pm on June 1, 2009,
Placemaking Chicago said…
- Every month, MPC highlights examples of Placemaking in the region on the PlacemakingChicago.com website. Check out this month's story on the Chicago River Day
What's your favorite place? Do you have an inspiring story about neighbors coming together in your community? If so, please join the discussion I started on Placemaking in the Chicago region. And, stay tuned for an exciting contest MPC is launching on Wednesday!
- At 12:52pm on December 14, 2008,
María Nuria De Cesaris said… - Thank you for your genereous offer! i will let you know how things will go on with our "Placemaking in Ciudad Guayana" Best regards ,
M Nuria
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