News this week that the City of Chicago issued a grant for beautification in front of CircEsteem (4730 N. Sheridan). Per plans shared with us, CircEsteem plans to create a community plaza in front of the building with seating, landscaping and hardscape improvements. Proposed Improvements (CDOT/CircEsteem)Ongoing Construction (UU)Per CircEsteem's email to us: The new streetscape project, developed in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), will transform the space outside the building into a more welcoming gathering place for the neighborhood. Planned improvements include expanded pedestrian space, landscaping, seating, bike racks, and an open plaza designed to encourage community connection and [...]

If you live in the area between Broadway & Clark and Lawrence & Montrose and would like to participate in the yard sale, sign up at www.sheridanpark.org and click on "yard sale" at the top right. [...]