Wicker Park/Bucktown’s $2.2 million worth of street trees to be safeguarded with comprehensive tree-care plan With lean City of Chicago budget, Wicker Park/Bucktown community takes tree care into its own hands Even before Chicago’s current budget crisis, having the means to optimally care for all of the city’s street trees has been tough. Not [...]
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Orange Walls Mural Project
CHICAGO – September 7, 2011 – Six public murals sponsored by the Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area #33, a program administered by the WPB Chamber of Commerce, are underway! The WPB Arts Committee launched the Orange Walls Mural Project with a call to artists in July 2011. Submissions coming from around the world flooded [...]
WPB on the radio about the Pizza Hut Site
WPB’s Program Manager Eleanor Mayer, AICP speaks about the development of the former Pizza Hut site at Division and Ashland Avenues. Have a listen to this morning’s Outside the Loop radio show (episode #258) on WLUW-FM (88.7) at 10:00 a.m. You can also stream the show on wluw.org. OR visit outsidetheloopradio.com. Just scroll down to [...]
Cleanslate Schedule Changes 8/26 and 9/5
As a reminder, Cleanslate will be closed on 9/5 for the Labor Day holiday. They will also be closed on 8/26 for a staff in-service day. The regular 6-day per week schedule will return starting Tuesday, 9/6.
Call to Artists Released, RFP: 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project
Public Art Project Awards $30,000 to Artists 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project CHICAGO – July 21, 2011 – WPB, the special service area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, is awarding $30,000 to artists through their 2011 Wicker Park Bucktown Orange Walls Mural Project. This summer, WPB will fund [...]
Save the Date ~ “Bike Away from Work + Park!” ~ Friday, July 29th, 5pm
Join WPB, the special service area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, on Friday, July 29th from 5-7:30pm for Bike Away from Work + Park a celebration of Chicago’s first on-street bike parking installation with a ribbon cutting at North/Milwaukee/Damen intersection (Bike Parking address approx: 1591 N Milwaukee Ave). Post ribbon cutting, join us across the street at [...]
A Call to WPB Property Owners: Become a Host to outdoor art this summer!
Help us liven up the Wicker Park Bucktown community…Turn your blank wall into art by participating in WPB’s 2011 ‘Orange Walls’ Mural Project! Each year, the WPB Arts Committee seeks to add flair to our neighborhoods with a major art project in our neighborhoods. In 2011, we will accomplish this with the “Orange Walls Mural” [...]
WPB sponsored Summer Performance Series, Starts 7/29
WPB has teamed up with the Walkabout Theater Company to produce twelve artistic performances throughout the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods from July 29 through October 14 – every Friday from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. The Out of Sight summer performance series is curated by Defibrillator Gallery, and will feature international, national and local [...]
Shredding and eRecycling — This Saturday!
WPB, the special service area for the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods is pleased to support this green neighborhood event: Wicker Park and Bucktown Community Shredding and e-Recycling Day 10am-12pm On Saturday July 9, Jewel/Kmart Parking Lot, Ashland Avenue, 1 block north of Division Are you worried about identity theft? Are you interested in protecting [...]
2011 WPB Neighborhood Guide Released!
The 2011 WPB neighborhood guide and event calendar produced with Time Out Chicago is here! Come pick up your FREE copies of the 2011 Neighborhood Map and Guide for use in your neighborhood business. Stop by the WPB office anytime Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm, we would love to assist you. You can also check [...]