Our Efforts:

• Maintaining a monthly calendar of beautification efforts in Edgewater
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers for neighborhood clean-up and greening days
• Coordinating the maintenance of the Edgewater Gateway Garden at Hollywood and Ridge
• Sponsoring educational events and newsletters
• Sponsoring recognition events for those who have significantly contributed to making Edgewater more beautiful
• Encouraging effective recycling efforts for residential and commercial properties
• Celebrating our location on Lake Michigan by promoting water conservation practices such as the use of rain barrels, the planting of drought resistant native plants and installation of rain gardens
• Encouraging alternative transportation by promoting the use of bike paths, CTA and car-sharing
• Encouraging businesses and institutions to be accountable for the exterior appearance of their buildings
• Encouraging the development of “green buildings” – both residential and commercial
• Encouraging and supporting community art projects