Western Avenue Revitalization: Adjustments in the Midst of the Pandemic
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement After hitting the pause button almost eight months ago due to COVID-19, local volunteer organizations, residents and business owners are regrouping to continue the work needed to advance planning and design initiatives focused on improving economic vitality and accessibility along Western Avenue. This community-led initiative is part of National Main Street Center’s UrbanMain program. UrbanMain offers […]
Safe Crossings and Emptier Streets Add to Local Bikeability
By Kristin Boza Bike riding in an urban community is challenging; often, only the most experienced riders will even attempt to bike down a major thoroughfare like Western Avenue. However, promoting walkability and bikeability is essential to bringing even more traffic to small businesses in Beverly/Morgan Park — without the polluting effects of cars. UrbanMain is one organization seeking to […]
Western Avenue Revitalization Project Plans Progress at UrbanMain Workshop
By Cathriona Fey BAPA Community Outreach & Improvement On the last Saturday of February volunteers representing various businesses, organizations and residents from the Beverly/Morgan Park community gathered to continue planning efforts for the Western Avenue Revitalization Project. This community-led initiative is part of National Main Street Center’s UrbanMain program. UrbanMain offers technical assistance and support for community-driven economic development plans in under-resourced older and historic neighborhood commercial districts in order to restore economic […]