The Chicago Park District Bringing BIG Changes for Clarendon
Current options proposed by the Chicago Park District and Williams Architects. Cost estimates outlined below each option. Please click here to provide feedback on these options directly to the alderman's office and the park district. If you're more comfortable talking with the Clarendon Park Advisory Council you can contact us here: [email protected].
February 2019
On February 4th the Park District hosted a public meeting to present updated plans for changes to our community center, following feedback from the September meeting (details below). There were 4 options presented, two options for renovation of the building (one that costs $22 million and one that costs $44 million) and two options for demolition and remodel (each estimated at $22 million). |
September 2018
On September 26th the Park District hosted a public meeting for the community to hear possible changes to our community center. A video of full meeting is embedded below for you to view below. Here is the slidedeck from the event. Of the options were 3 new buildings that would call for demolition of our building, disrupting programming for multiple years. Though 3 options for new construction were shared, there were no concrete examples of renovation/reuse of space in a way that would allow for programming to continue through phased construction. This could be detrimental for our community! |
Clarendon Park Community Meeting - 2/4/2019
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Clarendon Park Community Meeting - 9/26/2018
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Media Coverage of Plans for Renovation
Uptown model railroad club chugs along, but faces uncertain future because of Park District renovation plans | February 22, 2019 | Chicago Tribune
New Building Or Full Remodel Possible For Overhaul Of Uptown’s Historic Clarendon Community Center | February 5, 2019 | Block Club Chicago
Model Railroad Club Chugs Along in Chicago for More Than 70 Years | December 10, 2018 | WTTW
Residents want to be heard on plans to demolish Clarendon Park Community Center | November 11, 2018 | Chicago Sun Times
Visions Colliding on Future of Clarendon Park | October 9, 2018 | Inside Booster Article
New Building Or Full Remodel Possible For Overhaul Of Uptown’s Historic Clarendon Community Center | February 5, 2019 | Block Club Chicago
Model Railroad Club Chugs Along in Chicago for More Than 70 Years | December 10, 2018 | WTTW
Residents want to be heard on plans to demolish Clarendon Park Community Center | November 11, 2018 | Chicago Sun Times
Visions Colliding on Future of Clarendon Park | October 9, 2018 | Inside Booster Article