Happy Earth Day to All!
Last week we were able to kick off Earth Month with a fantastic meeting. At the meeting we discussed several ways people are getting involved this season. This included our Parkways for Pollinators initiative, Catalpa in Andersonville, and our consideration of future climate resiliency efforts.
During this monthly meeting we heard from 48th Ward Alderperson Candidate Nick Ward, members of EEC who collaborated with the 48th ward on Broadway Visioning and Development, and shared several ongoing initiatives across Chicago.
If you feel like you missed out, consider reading over our meeting summary or watching our meeting recording. Both are available below.
We hope that you will join us at our next meeting on May 11th!
Conference Info: Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
+13126266799,,82917702982# US
To watch our last meeting click here
Passcode: umr%1+rc
Highlights
Democratize ComEd Survey
Please submit your thoughts and feedback on the potential campaign areas Democratize ComEd could expand into! If there are any ideas the Research Committee did not think of, feel free to propose those as well. You can find the issue summaries here.
For context, the Democratize ComEd campaign is consider expanding its remit to include additional ecosocialist issue beyond municipalization. While municipalization will always be our original issue and north star, we have built an expansive ecosocialist campaign infrastructure which could be leveraged to fight for additional transformations. The question is: should we do this and, if we do, what issues should we tackle? To help answer that question, we want to hear from our campaign members to see what they think is the best approach.
TAKE SURVEY HERE
Feedback Needed for Catalpa
From the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce:
The Catalpa Avenue Project (Catalpa from Clark Street to Ashland) planning is still in its early stages and we would love to hear from you!
Community feedback is needed in order to help make the decision on whether the street should be fully closed to vehicular traffic or if one lane should be left open for through traffic.
LEAVE FEEDBACK HERE
Devon Poll Live
Take the Devon Poll HERE
Scroll through images and select those that reflect aspects of community design you like and favor most. From mini plazas and crosswalk treatments, to public art, signage and landscaping… now is your chance to help shape the future of Devon. Scroll through images and select those that reflect aspects of community design you like and favor most. From mini plazas and crosswalk treatments, to public art, signage and landscaping… now is your chance to help shape the future of Devon.
Lakefront Survey Live
The North Lake Shore Redefine the Drive Project Team wants to hear about your experience at the lakefront along NDLSD today, and what you would like to see in the future. Please take the survey and share the survey with your neighbors and networks!
TAKE SURVEY HERE
CUB Petition for Electric Refunds
CUB's legal team is working before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to secure $434 million and $50.8 million in refunds over the next three years for ComEd and Ameren customers, respectively. This is called for by the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)! Please support CUB's legal team by signing this petition to the ICC to finalize the refund.
SIGN PETITION HERE
Save the Dates
EEC HAPPENINGS
In Case You Missed It
Last week we were able to kick off Earth Month with a fantastic meeting. At the meeting we discussed several ways people are getting involved this season. This included our Parkways for Pollinators initiative, Catalpa in Andersonville, and our consideration of future climate resiliency efforts.
During this monthly meeting we heard from 48th Ward Alderperson Candidate Nick Ward, members of EEC who collaborated with the 48th ward on Broadway Visioning and Development, and shared several ongoing initiatives across Chicago.
If you feel like you missed out, consider reading over our meeting summary or watching our meeting recording. Both are available below.
We hope that you will join us at our next meeting on May 11th!
Conference Info: Meeting ID: 829 1770 2982
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82917702982
+13126266799,,82917702982# US
To watch our last meeting click here
Passcode: umr%1+rc
Highlights
- One of our cochairs, Nick, is moving so we are looking for someone to join the board and become a cochair
- Are you interested in joining or do you have someone to recommend for the EEC board?
If yes, please fill out this form to state your interest and share why.
- Are you interested in joining or do you have someone to recommend for the EEC board?
- We shared ideas about communication campaigns relating to the Climate Emergency we are facing.
- To join in this conversation, consider joining our Slack Channel or emailing Paul at pnb3210@gmail.com
- We had our first Beach Cleanup Event at Osterman Beach on the 24th, join us for the next one on May 29th
Democratize ComEd Survey
Please submit your thoughts and feedback on the potential campaign areas Democratize ComEd could expand into! If there are any ideas the Research Committee did not think of, feel free to propose those as well. You can find the issue summaries here.
For context, the Democratize ComEd campaign is consider expanding its remit to include additional ecosocialist issue beyond municipalization. While municipalization will always be our original issue and north star, we have built an expansive ecosocialist campaign infrastructure which could be leveraged to fight for additional transformations. The question is: should we do this and, if we do, what issues should we tackle? To help answer that question, we want to hear from our campaign members to see what they think is the best approach.
TAKE SURVEY HERE
Feedback Needed for Catalpa
From the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce:
The Catalpa Avenue Project (Catalpa from Clark Street to Ashland) planning is still in its early stages and we would love to hear from you!
Community feedback is needed in order to help make the decision on whether the street should be fully closed to vehicular traffic or if one lane should be left open for through traffic.
LEAVE FEEDBACK HERE
Devon Poll Live
Take the Devon Poll HERE
Scroll through images and select those that reflect aspects of community design you like and favor most. From mini plazas and crosswalk treatments, to public art, signage and landscaping… now is your chance to help shape the future of Devon. Scroll through images and select those that reflect aspects of community design you like and favor most. From mini plazas and crosswalk treatments, to public art, signage and landscaping… now is your chance to help shape the future of Devon.
Lakefront Survey Live
The North Lake Shore Redefine the Drive Project Team wants to hear about your experience at the lakefront along NDLSD today, and what you would like to see in the future. Please take the survey and share the survey with your neighbors and networks!
TAKE SURVEY HERE
CUB Petition for Electric Refunds
CUB's legal team is working before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) to secure $434 million and $50.8 million in refunds over the next three years for ComEd and Ameren customers, respectively. This is called for by the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)! Please support CUB's legal team by signing this petition to the ICC to finalize the refund.
SIGN PETITION HERE
Save the Dates
EEC HAPPENINGS
- Hollywood Beach Stewardship Days: 4/24, 5/29, 6/26, 7/31, 8/28, 9/25, and 10/30
- Every Last Saturday of the Month (4/30): Litter Free Edgewater Clean Up
- 5/11 May Monthly Meeting at 9am
- West Ridge Nature Park Stewardship Days: 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17
- 47th Ward EcoFest at Welles Park: 6/18 from 10am-2pm
- 48th Ward Broadway Visioning Meetings at Broadway Armory: 4/30 10am-12pm, 5/21 10am-11:30am at
- Electronics Recycling at 49th Ward Streets and San, 6300 Ravenswood: 5/1, 6/1
In Case You Missed It
- Read up on water with our new "All About Water" Blog Post
- Includes resources on how to get a rain barrel from MWRD, sign up for Overflow Action Alerts, and several methods to take action
- Ambassadors are Being trained for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act; if this sounds like you CLICK HERE
