You can read the full letter and proposed alternatives to the original "final" plan here: http://www.edgewatercommunitycouncil.org/resources/Documents/ECC%20Library%20Letter.pdf
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Tuesday, May 24, 2011
ECC and EESP chime in on Edgewater library project
You can read the full letter and proposed alternatives to the original "final" plan here: http://www.edgewatercommunitycouncil.org/resources/Documents/ECC%20Library%20Letter.pdf
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This new library is needed. In the community meeting held about a month ago, the architects explained how the current structure wasn't able to withstand the weight of a second floor, nor was it designed to. It would be impossible to keep the structure the way it is. And parking in the back off the alley, give me a break. That doesn't get plowed in the winter, the allies are in disrepair as is. Remember what happened when we got the 2 feet of snow? And how could you not support knocking down that eye-soar of a building to the north? Good construction breeds good communities. This library was well thought out. I support the architects, city, and library. They did a great job!
The building itself is fine. But is tearing down an existing structure for a surface parking lot necessary for a library that is so accessible by public transportation? It's a five minute walk from two Red Line stops and the Broadway bus has a stop right in front of the building. This is poor urban planning. The last thing this neighborhood needs is another place for drug dealers to loiter like they already do at the Broadway Armory just down the street.
If you see drug or gang activity, the police at the CAPS meetings say to call 911. The 911 service is happy to send an officer over. If you want the scum out of the neighborhood, you need to take action. Standing back saying, "someone should do something" isn't going to work.
It is unfortunate that EESP and ECC chose to be reactive instead of proactive in their approach to the library project. We have known for some time that a new library was being planned, so there was plenty of time to contact Commissioner Dempsey's office to get involved in the process. I just hope this does not jeopardize the construction of the library that the community clearly needs.
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