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In 2009, MPC teamed up with WPB to transform the Polish Triangle, located at the intersection of Division Street, Ashland Avenue, and Milwaukee Avenue, into a well-used public space. Through an online network group, online survey, and open house, more than 700 people contributed their ideas for transforming the space. This report summarizes this input and identifies ways to implement some of the changes recommended by residents. To download the PDF, visit MPC’s website here or stop by the WPB office for a copy.

Make Believe is part of Chicago Artists Month 2010, the fifteenth annual celebration of Chicago’s vibrant visual art community. In October, more than 200 exhibitions of emerging and established artists, openings, demonstrations, tours, open studios and neighborhood art walks take place at galleries, cultural centers and arts buildings throughout the city.  Chicago Artists Month is coordinated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, visit www.chicagoartistsmonth.org.

When you pass through the intersection at Milwaukee, Wood and Wolcott, do you scratch your head wondering where exactly you belong in your car, on your bike, or on foot?  Come to a meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 to see what the future holds for that intersection, and to provide your input on how the proposed improvements can better accommodate all of us.  We will meet at the intersection, weather permitting.  PLEASE RSVP FOR THE MEETING by Friday, July 23 so that we can plan accordingly. Click here to see the flyer for the public meeting on 7.27.2010.

Make Believe Project on NBC Channel 5:

Take a self-guided tour of our Art in Vacant Storefronts project, MAKE BELIEVE

Enlarged Map with artist descriptions.

Then VOTE online for your favorite installation.

The wining artist will take home CHICAGO’s LARGEST ART PRIZE.

Check out our arts in vacant storefronts project on Gapers Block:
http://gapersblock.com/ac/2010/07/16/lets-make-believe-this-summer-wpbmakebelive/
Vote for your favorite art installation online:
http://makebelieve.wegotitinwpb.com/

Join artists, press, and fans as we celebrate the kick off to our Make Believe program on Thursday July 15 from 7pm – 9pm at Pint Pub (1547 Milwaukee). Make Believe is taking vacant storefronts and turning them into stunning walk by galleries. Take a tour of all of the art installations along Milwaukee and Ashland Avenues. Then be sure to vote for your favorite! Voting opens at the party. Everyone welcome, FREE to attend.

Join us for a great WPB Facade Workshop Thursday July 15, from 9-10am at 1368 N. Milwaukee Ave. This FREE seminar will show you how to improve your storefront or property, clarify the local landmark district requirements, and describe how you can recoup up to 50% of the costs incurred on a facade construction project in WPB. Coffee and treats will be provided.

In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, Cleanslate will not be on duty Monday July 5 or July 23. Regular service will resume Tuesday July 6th. The WPB office will also be closed for the holiday.  Please contact us with questions or concerns regarding sidewalk cleaning and/or holiday schedules.