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The annual event will be held at George Leland Elementary School, 512 S. Lavergne, from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 15. Donations and volunteers are still be accepted. For more information, call (773) 287-5821 or email westsidecommunitystakeholders@gmail.com
But some residents question whether the proposal is a “done deal” at the site of the vacant building at 5500 W. Madison St. Another meeting is planned.
Developers have expressed interest in acquiring two of Austin’s four shuttered buildings, says Ald. Chris Taliaferro.
The Space to Grow initiative at George Leland Elementary creates outdoor space that benefits West Siders’ health and the environment.
It’s one of four citywide that’s a Space to Grow pilot project, sponsored by Openlands and the Healthy Schools Campaign.
The Chicago Board of Education is expected to approve the district’s 2013-2013 spending plan at its monthly meeting tomorrow.
Some question whether the right streets were chosen and if there was enough community input.
The event was one of the last for the West Side school that closed for good last week.
A closing ceremony will be held Tuesday, June 18th at the school, one of four in Austin being shuttered by CPS this month.