Comments for Action Uptown

Comment on New Safety Initiative Targets Troubled Areas by Hedy Ciocci

Hedy Ciocci — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:56:11 +0000

The extra efforts of the off duty police officers is a great idea, not only for the children going and coming to school, but for the elderly who go for walks to the park, or to Sheridan Rd. to stroll. I commend the neighborhood for it’s supportive effort to make this a most exceptional area to live and work. Thank you,
Hedy Ciocci
Administrator

The Selfhelp Home
908 W. Argyle,
Chicago, IL. 60640

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by concerned neighbor

concerned neighbor — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 16:37:48 +0000

I think they are both beautiful designs, and I applaud the group of volunteers for their commitment to improving the neighborhood. I think one important concern about the design process should be the utility of the park for the children who actually use it. Very often when I walk through the park (at least 3-4 times per day) I notice the 20 or so children playing soccer. I have also made note that these children are mostly ethnic minorities, for whom soccer is of particular cultural importance. I am sure you all know that McCutcheon school is also home to one of the largest homeless student populations in the city. I think it is important that the amount of green space for children to enjoy activities like soccer, tag, etc. is taken into consideration. On the plan with the large plaza which runs through the center, this green space is practically non-existent. From what I can tell there is a community plaza space in both designs where the community could have their once per week Farmer’s market or other cultural entertainment, however for the other 6 days per week children utilize that green space (and for many this is probably their only opportunity to do so), and this would be significantly impaired in the design with the plaza running through the center. We need to think forward about an ever-evolving Uptown population, also keeping in mind some simple facts like the privilege many of us have of being able to take our children to parks throughout the city and utilize other green spaces (along the lake shore and beyond), which may not be a possibility for many other families with children in the area.

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by eden

eden — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:54:06 +0000

i vote for the plan marked option #1 (or the the one placed on the bottom). it addresses most of the concerns expressed during the community planning meetings and brings all components of the park together. the public plaza and the water features were suggested during the planning meetings to encourage more community cultural activities that organizations from the neighborhood and the city would present (movie night, art fair, farmers market etc). option #2 (or the drawing on top) in my view is just a improvement of the current park layout but the current layout is part of the problem!

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by Mike

Mike — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:44:56 +0000

I think option 2 has more play equipment appropriate for a wider age range of children. The dome and spinners in option 1 seem to exclude younger children a bit.

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by Rob

Rob — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:28:50 +0000

My vote goes to Design 2. I agree with Brianbobcat that the mirror in Design 1 would be susceptible to damage. I also don’t particularly care for the water feature in Design 1. Design 2 has more of a park-like feel to it and I think the Community Plaza could be a nice, multi-purpose space.

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by rj

rj — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:51:31 +0000

OPTION ONE please… option two, with its plaza, just invites the less savory aspects of our community to camp out there…making it even more unfamily friendly

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by Justin

Justin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:00:26 +0000

Also, your layout is a bit confusing since the first image is actually desing #2

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by Justin

Justin — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:57:13 +0000

My vote is for design option #2. Although I like the water feature of option #1, it isn’t a park without swings and slides.

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by hawkmoon947

hawkmoon947 — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:34:53 +0000

Design 1, please1

Comment on Buttercup Design Proposals by Brianbobcat

Brianbobcat — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:00:06 +0000

Option 2 is by far the better one, in my own opinion. That mirror in option 1 will easily be defaced. Option 2 seems to fare better in the elements, seems to have more park-type stuff, and also has nice modern elements.