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Tell Your Neighbors About the BAPA Block Challenge— the Blocks With the Most BAPA Members Get a Porch Concert Party!
Bringing Out the Best
in Our Community.
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) invites you to learn more about why we love where we live. One of Chicago’s oldest grass roots community organizations, BAPA has been serving the people, businesses and organizations of Beverly/Morgan Park for 75 years. With the help of our community partners, BAPA’s staff fosters a safe, friendly, diverse and family-oriented neighborhood that’s characterized by its fascinating history and outstanding architecture. Our close-knit community has top-notch schools, growing businesses, a thriving arts and culture scene, great home values and plentiful green spaces. Whether you’re a prospective resident, current neighbor or business owner looking for resources or referrals, BAPA can help.
For 75 years BAPA has worked tirelessly to serve our neighbors and community. If you Love Where You Live, please support BAPA’s mission with a monthly gift. Become a monthly donor and receive a free Love Where You Live shirt!
The Local Lineup is your guide to local happenings all across the Beverly/ Morgan Park neighborhood! Find live music, local art exhibits, classes and workshops, fairs, festivals and more, all in your own backyard!
The Beverly/Morgan Park Garden Walk returns July 10! Step into some of the neighborhood’s most beautiful private gardens and hidden spaces as the beauty of summer begins its transformation into the vibrant colors of fall.
A magical celebration is coming July 21–24, 2022! The Beverly/Morgan Park Wizarding Weekend is an action-packed festival inspired by the Harry Potter books and films that highlights our local businesses and institutions.
Beverly Hills/Morgan Park is the gem of Chicago’s South Side. You can’t beat our beautiful, historic homes, rich recreational and arts resources, or the hospitality of our neighbors.
BAPA is supported by membership donations from Beverly area residents and businesses, as well as grants. Learn more about how you can help BAPA continue its valuable work in our neighborhood.
About half of BAPA’s budget comes from annual memberships from neighborhood residents and businesses.
The Beverly Area Planning Association (BAPA) is a not-for-profit, community-based alliance of more than a dozen civic and business groups dedicated to serving the historic Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago.
Beverly Area Planning Association
1744 W. 99th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
773-233-3100