Bronzeville Thrive Zones

Retail Thrive Zones Initiative - www.thrivezones.com

• Three-year pilot program aimed at creating and supporting inclusive, vibrant commercial corridors in eight targeted neighborhoods.

• Initiative provides greater access to capital and financial incentives; activating underutilized real estate and improving the health of the corridor; and creating community-based wealth by supporting existing businesses and new entrepreneurs.

• To accomplish those goals, the City will offer a growing package of assistance and programs. These include:• Small Business Grants• Property Tax Incentives• Infrastructure Improvements• Reducing Barriers for New and Existing Businesses

• CDOT / DPD partnership through the People Plaza program for the installation of four Temporary Vendor Structures (Boomboxes) at Englewood, Austin, Bronzeville and Chatham.

People SpotsTemporary platforms in

the parking lane of streets with narrow sidewalks or high pedestrian volumes

People Streets Convert “excess” asphalt into

spaces for pedestrian use through temporary urban

design measures that address pedestrian mobility, access and

safety.

People Plazas Activate existing

CDOT Malls, Plazas and Triangles with new

programming and retail opportunities.

People Alleys Enable use of alleys for artwalks, seating and

events to support placemaking and

economic development.

Includes the development of outdoor public enjoyment areas, which might include the installation of temporary vendor structures (i.e., Boomboxes) and may be used to conduct outdoor special events

WHAT IS MAKE WAY FOR PEOPLE?A placemaking initiative that supports public-private partnerships to transform the public way through creative temporary tactical improvements and cultural programming such as People Spots (aka parklets), People Streets, People Alleys, and People Plazas

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People Alley

Placemaking is the iterative process of transforming common space into community place by cultivating a sense of ownership, belonging, and safety through community engagement, physical transformation and the nurturing of community capacity and local leadership.

Benefits of MWFP Projects

• Create a sense of community

• Promote walkability and community activity

• Increase economic activity and business foot traffic

• Strengthen sense of safety

• Activate public spaces through cultural programming

• Strengthen walkable neighborhoods and non-motorized transportation

• Increase access to public space

47th Street People Spot

• Improve street safety and re-imagine the potential of city streets

• Promote revitalization of commercial corridors

• Public/Private Partnership started in 2015 through a selective RFP process to activate, maintain and upgrade “People Plazas”

• Goal – to transform underutilized public plazas into cultural and economic catalysts throughout the City. Expanded to include city-owned vacant lots as part of the Thrive Zones Initiative.

• Private partner provides activation services, manages temporary vendor structures and raises revenues for program support through community engagement and capacity building.

People Plazas can be initiated by the public or through the Activate! Plaza Program

Site Location & Proposed Improvements

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2018 Chicago City Markets Program

Bronzeville Community Markets

Program promises to:

• Create awareness of food insecurity in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods

• Provide vending opportunities for small businesses• Create easy access to fresh, locally grown produce

throughout Chicago• Support small to mid-size family farms• Provide access to fresh, healthy quality food to Chicago

residents

2018 Chicago City Markets Program

How to get involved:

• Promoting the market• Finding vendors• Selling at the market• Cooking demos• Food education

2018 Chicago City Markets Program

Contact Information:

City Markets Program Chicago Cultural Affairs 78 East Washington St

Chicago, IL 60602

Alisa BaumDirector of Chicago City Marketsalisa.baum@cityofchicago.org (312) 744-4276

Yescenia MotaChicago City Markets Manageryescenia.mota@cityofchicago.org (312) 744-0565