Does anyone know why Kenmore is closed between Wilson and Broadway in front of Graeme Stewart school if nothing is being done construction-wise on the planned park. This street has been closed off since the beginning of summer and nothing has been done. Golly, progress is sure slow in this section of Uptown.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Why Is Kenmore Closed?
Does anyone know why Kenmore is closed between Wilson and Broadway in front of Graeme Stewart school if nothing is being done construction-wise on the planned park. This street has been closed off since the beginning of summer and nothing has been done. Golly, progress is sure slow in this section of Uptown.
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I have been asking that question for months! The fact that the street is closed provides for a prime venue for the hobo convention that hangs out there every night.
ReplyDeleteOne cop told me that closing that street off right now was a perfect setup for people sleeping on the sidewalk. Judging from what I see everyday, he was right.
ReplyDeleteAt the Broadway Street Scaping meeting last summer, it was announce that the street would be blocked off for saftey reasons for ever.
ReplyDeleteSomething about traffic going in and out of Wilson Yard
The blocked off street is to be the new "green space" park the Alderman is touting as part of the WY plan.
ReplyDeleteWhen I criticized Ald. Shiller for the lack of green space for the children who would be living in the Wilson Yard housing, she stated that the children could cross the boulevard and play in this new park space. This is right in the area where cars would be leaving and entering Aldi and Target.
ReplyDeleteHer opinions about the Wilson Yard can get scarey.
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ReplyDeleteI noticed today that there's now a fence covered with a heavy green tarp between the Stewart School and Wilson. It blocks the street completely.
ReplyDeleteMust be heaven for the homeless congregants ... out of sight, out of mind?
Caring Neighbor- I noticed the green tarped fence today too. Your eye could not help but be drawn to the HUGE anoubt of people leaning against the fence and the wall of the Beauty Supply House. I guess we are going to see a lot more of this since the Salvation Army's Mens Shelter was closed.
ReplyDeleteWhy has the gang sign grafitti been on the yellow city barricade to the left for months now without being removed? Do you suppose the Alderbeast can't see it across from her office? Do you suppose the social service agency can't see it across from its front door? Do you suppose Peter Holstein can't see it across from the Aldi as part of his redevelpment?
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