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Edgewater
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Edgewater Beautiful


 
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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

Other Documents

Tree Beautification Form
Edgewater Beautiful Project Map

Adop-a-Corner brochure 2010

Useful Links

48th Ward Recycling Manual
49th Ward GreenCorps
City of Chicago/Dept. of the Environment

Chicago Recycling Coalition

Edgewater Environmental Sustainability Project

Friends of the Parks
North Park Village Nature Center
Rogers Park Garden Group
Senn Park
Shedd Aquarium



 
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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

Edgewater Beautiful Calendar of Events

Most Recent Calendar

Previous Calendars

 
 
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