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COMMUNITY SHOWCASE TOURS: ROUND TWO EAST GARFIELD PARK A Neighborhood in Bloom GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE Home to one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the United States, East Garfield Park is both a neighborhood rich in history and a neighborhood in bloom. The assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. sparked riots which destroyed much of the neighborhood’s assets. What followed were decades of a dwindling population and neighborhood deterioration. East Garfield Park has worked hard to rebuild itself. Today this West Side neighborhood is a burgeoning “green” community featuring the City’s Center for Green Technology, several community gardens, four Chicago-area landscape companies, a beautiful 250 acre city park, national recognized public and private schools and affordable new and historic housing. Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (GPCA) was created in 1995. The GPCA has a two-fold mission of encouraging the community to explore the fundamental connection between plants and ourselves, and developing innovative, issue-driven programs that directly engage Garfield Park residents. This unique mission allows the GPCA to proudly and creatively enhance the environmental, social and economic vitality of the surrounding community. GPCA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: • Before the Alliance was founded, the Conservatory had fewer than 10,000 annual visitors. Today over 200,000 people visit annually, with over 30 percent coming from the West Side. • Since implementing the Quality-of-Life Plan in 2005, the Alliance’s East Garfield Park New Communities Program (NCP) has been able to invest over $3 million dollars tied to implementing the Plan. • In 2008, the $4.75 million permanent exhibition, “Sugar from the Sun,” opened. • Since 2008, the NCP’s Walking Club members have walked over 16,000 miles. • In 2009, the GPCA coordinated 852 field trips to the Conservatory and offered 437 education programs. GPCA’S PLANS INCLUDE: • Re-establish Madison Street as the community’s retail Main Street. • The opening of Inspiration Kitchens Garfield Cafe. • Green Job training program with Safer Foundation which focuses on implementing strategies outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan. • Continue working with the City and developers to purchase, rehab and sell formerly foreclosed properties. • Continue to provide opportunities for teen education and career development. 300 North Central Park Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 www.gpcommunitycouncil.org www.garfieldconservatory.org COMMUNITY SHOWCASE TOURS: ROUND TWO Building off the success of the Burnham Plan Centennial’s Community Showcase Tours, the second round of tours offers audiences an in-depth look into five of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. The community leaders and residents will share the rich history, present-day treasures, and future plans of their neighborhoods. Round Two includes these neighborhoods: CHICAGO LAWN Building a Sweet Community on the Southwest Side Hosted by Greater Southwest Development Corporation www.greatersouthwest.org EAST GARFIELD PARK A Neighborhood in Bloom Hosted by Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance www.gpcommunitycouncil.org, www.garfieldconservatory.org HUMBOLDT PARK Staking Our Claim Hosted by Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, in partnership with the Division Street Business Development Association www.bickerdike.org NORTH LAWNDALE Promise of a Better Tomorrow Hosted by Lawndale Christian Development Corporation www.lcdc.net PARKS & BOULEVARD Green Spaces for Healthy Living Hosted by Logan Square Neighborhood Association, in partnership with Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities www.lsna.net, www.healthykidshealthycommunities.org Round Two of The Community Showcase is funded through a partnership with the City of Chicago Office of Tourism with a generous contribution from The 2016 Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods. City of Chicago Chicago Office of Tourism www.ExploreChicago.org The 2016 Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods
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COMMUNITY SHOWCASE TOURS:ROUND TWO
EAST GARFIELD PARKA Neighborhood in Bloom
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY ALLIANCE
Home to one of the largest and most stunning conservatories in the United States, East Garfield Park is both a neighborhood rich in history and a neighborhood in bloom. The assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. sparked riots which destroyed much of the neighborhood’s assets. What followed were decades of a dwindling population and neighborhood deterioration. East Garfield Park
has worked hard to rebuild itself. Today this West Side neighborhood is a burgeoning “green” community featuring the City’s Center for Green Technology, several community gardens, four Chicago-area landscape companies, a beautiful 250 acre city park, national recognized public and private schools and affordable new and historic housing.
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance (GPCA) was created in 1995. The GPCA has a two-fold mission of encouraging the community to explore the fundamental connection between plants and ourselves, and developing innovative, issue-driven programs that directly engage Garfield Park residents. This unique mission allows the GPCA to proudly and creatively enhance the environmental, social and economic vitality of the surrounding community.
GPCA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:
• Before the Alliance was founded, the Conservatory had fewer than 10,000 annual visitors. Today over 200,000 people visit annually, with over 30 percent coming from the West Side.
• Since implementing the Quality-of-Life Plan in 2005, the Alliance’s East Garfield Park New Communities Program (NCP) has been able to invest over $3 million dollars tied to implementing the Plan.
• In 2008, the $4.75 million permanent exhibition, “Sugar from the Sun,” opened.
• Since 2008, the NCP’s Walking Club members have walked over 16,000 miles.
• In 2009, the GPCA coordinated 852 field trips to the Conservatory and offered 437 education programs.
GPCA’S PLANS INCLUDE:
• Re-establish Madison Street as the community’s retail Main Street.
• The opening of Inspiration Kitchens Garfield Cafe.• Green Job training program with Safer
Foundation which focuses on implementing strategies outlined in the City’s Climate Action Plan.
• Continue working with the City and developers to purchase, rehab and sell formerly foreclosed properties.
• Continue to provide opportunities for teen education and career development.
300 North Central ParkChicago, IL 60624773.638.1766www.gpcommunitycouncil.orgwww.garfieldconservatory.org
COMMUNITY SHOWCASE TOURS:ROUND TWO
Building off the success of the Burnham Plan Centennial’s Community Showcase Tours, the second round of tours offers audiences an in-depth look into five of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods. The community leaders and residents will share the rich history, present-day treasures, and future plans of their neighborhoods. Round Two includes these neighborhoods:
CHICAGO LAWNBuilding a Sweet Community on the Southwest SideHosted by Greater Southwest Development Corporationwww.greatersouthwest.org
EAST GARFIELD PARKA Neighborhood in BloomHosted by Garfield Park Conservatory Alliancewww.gpcommunitycouncil.org, www.garfieldconservatory.org
HUMBOLDT PARKStaking Our ClaimHosted by Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, in partnership with the Division Street Business Development Associationwww.bickerdike.org
NORTH LAWNDALEPromise of a Better TomorrowHosted by Lawndale Christian Development Corporationwww.lcdc.net
PARKS & BOULEVARDGreen Spaces for Healthy LivingHosted by Logan Square Neighborhood Association, in partnership with Healthy Kids, Healthy Communitieswww.lsna.net, www.healthykidshealthycommunities.org
Round Two of The Community Showcase is funded through a partnership with the City of Chicago Office of Tourism with a generous contribution from The 2016 Fund for Chicago Neighborhoods.
City of ChicagoChicago Office of Tourism
www.ExploreChicago.org
The 2016 Fund for Chicago
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1 GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORy300 North Central Park Avenue
Built in 1907, it is one the largest conservatories in the world, with over 200,000 visitors annually.
2 WESTINGHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL3223 West Franklin Boulevard
The new state-of-the art building is Chicago’s ninth selective enrollment high school.
3 CHICAGO CENTER FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGy445 North Sacramento Avenue
Once a brownfield site, this building is now a showcase of energy efficiency.
4 CITy ESCAPES GARDEN CENTER3022 West Lake Street
This business provides landscape design services and a wide array of gardening supplies.
5 NEW HOMES FOR CHICAGO3100 West Washington
These newly constructed homes expand housing affordability in the city.
6 JOHNNy’S ICEHOUSE WEST2550 West Madison
The new training facility for the Chicago Blackhawks was constructed over four polluted city lots.
7 COMMUNITy MURAL AND PUBLIC PLAzA2839 West Madison
The park space includes mosaic designed stools and a mural constructed by neighborhood youth.
8 OUR LADy OF SORROWS BASILICA3121 West Jackson Boulevard
The beautiful Italian Renaissance church, completed in 1902, features ornate ceilings, an intricate golden barrel vault, and a replica of Michelangelo’s Pieta.
9 PROVIDENCE ST. MEL SCHOOL119 South Central Park Boulevard
The private-independent high school remarkably sends 100 percent of its graduates on to four-year colleges.
10 GARFIELD PARK FIELD HOUSE100 North Central Park Avenue
Also known as the Golden Dome, this historic field house sits in the middle of the park.
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1 GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORyExplore the conservatory and witness what has
been called a “botanical showcase under glass.”
2 EDNA’S RESTAURANTEat at this famed soul/southern cuisine restaurant
that has been here since the civil rights movement.
3 CENTER FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGyParticipate in year-around environmental work-
shops, tour an award-winning green home or just stroll through a sustainable designed passive open space.
4 INSPIRATION KITCHENSThis eatery has what few restaurants have — a social
mission. Enjoy lunch, dinner and weekend brunch just steps from the conservatory (opening Winter of 2010).
5 CITy ESCAPE GARDEN CENTERFulfill your garden needs at this perfect place
to shop.
6 JOHNNy’S ICEHOUSE WESTThe IceHouse serves as a facility for amateur hockey
teams and as a practice space for the Chicago Blackhawks. While at the IceHouse stop by The Stanley Club, a lounge that overlooks the ice for some food and drinks.
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