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Kedzie Public Gathering Space

This project will be an introduction to a larger streetscape project or “Gateway to Albany Park.” Ideas for this space include, public single seats, paving of a portion of the grass, expanding the curb, public art, and repair or removal of old decorative street lights. The design will be developed  in collaboration with neighbors, local groups, and businesses.

Location: Northwest Corner of Kedzie & Leland

Estimated Cost: $25,000

Safety Net at Cleveland Elementary Soccer Field

A net surrounding the soccer field to prevent balls from flying into the street and objects from outside the school from landing on the field

Estimated Cost: $16,000

Nature Play Space for Bateman Elementary School

A nature play space at Bateman would be a dream come true for the school, parents, and students. Bateman’s community is working collaboratively to design natural play and learning areas for the children. These funds would help make this proposal feasible and allow them to give their students a new and educational play area.

Estimated Cost: $75,000

Left Turn Arrow Upgrades at California & Diversey

This intersection is next to the Kennedy Expressway and has left turn arrows on two of the four lights. This price will only fund one arrow, which will be installed either on California heading south or Diversey heading east depending on the results of a traffic study, making it safer for all drivers passing through this intersection

Estimated Cost: $74,000

Repaving Sidewalks of Physically Disabled/Elderly Residents

The City of Chicago makes residents pay for sidewalk repairs unless they are small repairs. Every year, the ward is only able to fund a handful of sidewalks for residents who are physically disabled/elderly. This ballot item would allow us to repair three to five additional sidewalks.

Estimated Cost: $50,000

Stamped Crosswalks

Stamped crosswalks are crosswalks that are painted and stamped with a red brick-like pattern. This will improve the visibility of the crosswalk making it safer for pedestrians to cross. This proposal would allow the installation of approximately three crosswalks near a school, park, and/or commercial corridor. The decision on where these will go will be determined after a CDOT traffic study.

Estimated Cost: $60,000

 Picnic Tables at California Park

With the completion of the bike path, the use of the ADA softball field and the planned repair and reopening of the pool house next year, more outdoor seating is needed in this area. 

This proposal includes new pool tables with umbrellas as well as picnic tables outside of the pool area, and ADA accessible picnic tables near the softball field to create pleasant gathering spots for all. 

Estimated Cost: $15,000

Benches and Repair of the Dolphin Statue at Brands Park 

Installation of new benches will provide a comfortable space for neighbors to better enjoy this highly used park. In the entire park, there are only two old wooden benches and a playground bench. Funds will also go toward repairing the much beloved dolphin statue in front of the Fieldhouse so that this esteemed creature may continue to brighten everyone’s day for years to come.

Estimated Cost: $24,000 

Tennis Court Resurfacing at Brands Park

Repair and resurfacing two tennis courts with pickleball lines. The current courts are in poor condition, making them difficult to use for their intended purpose. This project will improve the community’s use and enjoyment of these busy neighborhood courts. 

$60,000 

Playground Upgrades at West River Park

This little playlot is in need of some love. Funds will be used for playground improvements to create a better play experience for families coming for soccer events with little ones and neighbors alike. 

$250,000

Trees Planting Around the Ward

Recognizing the importance of trees to both beautify our neighborhoods and protect against climate change, funds will go toward planting birch trees in LaPointe Park as well as 25 new trees along Lawrence Ave, Montrose and Irving Park. 

$25,000 

Drake Garden Food Pantry Structure  

During the pandemic, neighbors came together to create a food pantry out of a plastic shed at the Drake Garden. This proposal would fund the creation of a permanent structure to hold food pantry items, serve as a shed for neighbors and volunteers to store tools & supplies, and house a fold-out stand to hold small event sales.

$25,000