History of BAPA Making Good Use of Zoning Regulations
By Carol Flynn Land use and zoning ordinances dictate what kind of buildings and operations can go in various locations. First used in 1916 in New York City, almost every […]
BAPA History – Part 2: The “Beverly Now” Years
By Carol Flynn In honor of the Beverly Area Planning Association’s (BAPA) 75th anniversary, articles about BAPA’s history will be featured in The Villager throughout 2023. This month, BAPA’s role […]
BAPA History – Part I
By Carol Flynn In 1921, the Rock Island Magazine carried a feature story describing the communities along its Blue Island commuter line. The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park area was declared “one […]
75 Years of Service and Still Going Strong! BAPA Sets Goal to Increase Membership, Expand Programs
As BAPA celebrates its 75th anniversary of serving the Beverly/Morgan Park community, we’re reaching out to neighbors to remind them of the vital role they play in keeping our […]