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?! POSSIBILITY POTLUCK a neighborly meal in an empty storefront Exploring a Vibrant Lawrence Corridor August 2013

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?!POSSIBILITY POTLUCKa neighborly meal in an empty storefront

Exploring a Vibrant Lawrence Corridor

August 2013

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“A community is the mental and spiritual condition of knowing

that the place is shared, and that the people who share the place

define and limit the possibilities of each other's lives.”

WENDELL BERRY

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Possibility Potlucks are neighborly meals in empty storefronts that set

the table for connections between people, places, & possibilities.

These dinners were started in 2012 by the League of Awesome Possibilities as a more

human way to explore urban vacancy. Guests include neighbors, friends, local business

owners, property owners, community leaders, activists, and designers.

We believe that activating spaces with the of creative conversation, new connections, and

community centered ideas can jumpstart a transformation from vacancy to vibrancy.

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This summer’s main potluck was co-hosted by the Ravenswood Community Council and The

League of Awesome Possibilities.

It took place along the Lawrence Corridor in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago.

Slated for exciting investment over the next three years, we explored what it meant to

start activating Lawrence today. We asked:

What do we love about & hope for this neighborhood?

What are our neighbors needs & wants?

How can we promote the conditions for small businesses and local character to

thrive?

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We worked with to capture

neighborhood ideas and translate into

usable data.

Special thanks to Dan and Tom from Neighborland for

their awesome ongoing support.

onlinewww.neighborland.com/ravenswood

mobile 773-828-4004

Neighborland

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During the first weekend of August 2013, we spent the weekend

transforming three storefonts on Lawrence Avenue at Hermitage.

This exercise in placemaking transformed people’s perceptions of the persistently

vacant corner.

We did a graphic facelift of the facade – inviting people to pause & interact. We created a parklet for people to gather,

captured interactions with 200+ pedestrians and we hosted a possibility

potluck with 100+ neighbors & friends.

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A volunteer boardcaptured the

placemaking & potluck

projects & needs

Neighbors pitched in with core Ravenswood

Community Council and Awesome League of

Possibilities volunteers to transform the space.

Special thanks to Adam, Danielle, Cecilia, Charles, Jared, Emily, Marco, Jenny, Ray,

Lizzie, Cindy, Susan, Alex, Nishi, Max, Jess, & many others.

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Texture & color helped fill once empty

storefronts, giving a hint at what they

could be.

Special thanks for Haiser Design for the cut vinyl

installation, Jenny Beorkrem for the neighborhood map &

design assistance, SSA #31 for signage funding, and Melanie Kahl for design.

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A forgotten lawn was replaced with bright

colors and light, creating a place for

people to gather.

Special thanks to Patch Landscaping for the parklet, flower lending, and

chalkboard installation. And to the neighborhood children

who helped decorate the space with pictures of their

community.

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?!POSSIBILITY POTLUCKa neighborly meal in an empty storefront

Exploring a Vibrant Lawrence Corridor

August 2013

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The Potluck on Sunday August 4th, had over 100+

guests stop by for conversation, connection, and the exchange of ideas.

Upon entering, you could grab a passport that acted as a guide for the

evening, circulating folks from the gallery to neighborland installation,

community cork board to madlib station.

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MEET A SMALL BUSINESSLearn more about what fuels our shops, studios, and local economy. #localfaves

WANDER AROUNDThere’s so much to love around here. Where do you love to wander? #walkyourcity

SHARE YOUR STORYWe’re collecting faces and stories of our neighborhood. #madlib

GIVE A FRESH IDEAWhat do you want to see in the neighborhood? Share your needs, dreams, ideas! #neighborland

GREET YOUR NEIGHBORSFrom block clubs to block parties, learn how people build stronger blocks. #hineighbor

APPRECIATE LOCAL DESIGNArt and design fills Ravenswood. Learn more about our creative culture & see art!#printlocal #neighborly #chidesign

Your Passport

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Civic Designs

Delicious Design League

Draplin Design Co

Dylan Allread

GIGART

Heads of State

Joe Mills

Kelly Pratt

Kevin Lucius

Little Canoe

Matte Stephens

Ork Posters

Orange Beautiful

Ryan Kapp

Starshaped Press

Steve Shanabruch

Studio Chris

A gallery of placeChicago in print

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Jenny Beorkrem Steve ShanabruchCurator Collaborator

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Jenny Beorkrem

A gallery of placeChicago in print

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A gallery of placeChildren’s drawings of Chicago

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Begyle Brewing Company

Brew Camp!

Cafe Selmarie

Casa Dolce

Jo Snow

Spacca Napoli

Troquet

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Neighbors & Friends

Pottery from

Lillstreet Art Center

Succulents from

Alapash Home

Potluck PartnersFood & Drinks

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INTERIORS

Design Within Reach

Friends at Cannon Design

The Griffin Company

Interface

Morlen Sinoway Atelier

The Rüder Group

Shaw Contract Group

SUPPLIES & PLACE

C. Bachmann & Associates

Crafty Beaver

Ravenswood Event Center

Patch Landscaping

SSA #31

Haiser Design

LillBug Design

Potluck PartnersDesign & Place

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A Possibility Potluck is a start to a larger conversation.

How do we measure success? We capture the numbers, ideas, & insights, but also measure in

creative collaborations, new connections, & continued

activation.

We will continue share insights www.awesomeleague.org

www.ravenswoodcommunity.org

Share your ideasneighborland.com/ravenswood

Keep in touch:Melanie:

[email protected]

Charlie: [email protected]

What next?Open to possibilities