Edgewater Beautiful

Our Focus

Edgewater Beautiful is the Edgewater Community Council's greening and beautification committee, encouraging practical community beautification efforts through environmentally sound practices. We envision a neighborhood that is a model for other Chicago communities, and one that provides a healthy, vibrant and sustainable environment for all residents.

Our Approach

Edgewater Beautiful is a group of committed citizens who work collaboratively and respectfully to bring about the best in our community. Edgewater Beautiful partners with other local organizations, including

Edgewater neighborhood block clubs
Edgewater Historical Society
Faith-based organizations in Edgewater
Loyola University Chicago
Government Officials (the environmental aides for):

40th Ward Alderman Patrick J. O'Connor
48th Ward Alderman Mary Ann Smith
49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore
State Representative Harry Osterman
State Senator Heather Steans

Local businesses and business organizations

Edgewater Chamber of Commerce
Edgewater Development Corporation
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Andersonville Development Corporation
Special Services Area (SSA) # 26

Other agencies

Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, including the Bureau of Forestry
Chicago Park District, Park Garden Clubs and Park Advisory Committees
Citywide environmental activist groups such as NeighborSpace, GreenCorps, TreeKeepers, and Friends of the Parks

Any many more. Together we are all making a difference!

Brochures

Edgewater Beautiful Brochure
Adopt-a-Corner Brochure

Accomplishments

2010 Goals
2009 Accomplishments
2008 Accomplishments
2007 Accomplishments

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 building
Encouraging the development of "green buildings" both residential and commercial
Encouraging and supporting community art projects

Committee Meeting Times

The Edgewater Beautiful Committee meets on the third Thursday of the month from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the ECC office, located at 6044 North Broadway.

Most Recent Meeting Minutes

Previous Meeting Minutes