UPTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (UPCORP)

CORRIDORS OF VISION

1ST FACILITATED SESSION
Thursday, April 13, 2000
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4753 North Broadway
1st Floor Conference Center

Study Area:

Broadway Avenue – Leland to Ainslie
Including: Lawrence Avenue – Magnolia to Winthrop
See attached map.


Participants:

  • Mary Laura Bushman, Institute of Cultural Affairs (Facilitator)
  • Tomas Bissonette, Spanish Speaking Bookstore
  • Pam Bordner, Planning Committee Co-Chair
  • Dr. Marguerite Boyd, Truman College
  • Rodrigo del Canto, Macondo Corp Architects
  • Solomon Chu, Uptown Chamber Exec. Director
  • Edward Cucci, Weiss Memorial Hospital
  • Paul Fitzpatrick, Freed & Associates
  • Dennis Harder, Freed & Associates
  • Dr. Phoebe Helm, Truman College
  • Liz Holland, Abbell Credit Corporation
  • Chip Long, Erdinberg Otten Realtors
  • Suellen Long, Long Promotional Group, Broadway-Clark Bldg. Corp.
  • Rev. Dr. Sid Mohn, Heartland Alliance
  • Patrick Thompson, Manske-Dieckmann-Thompson Architects
  • Mimi Slogar, UPCORP Executive Director
  • Jennifer Connors, UPCORP Project Coordinator


Executive Summary:

A couple weeks before the session, each invited participant received an assessment workbook with thought-provoking questions centered on the five values: accessibility, safety, goods and services, aesthetics, and community diversity. Each participant was asked to visit the study area, preferably more than once to observe activities during several different times of day.

Based on their notes and observations, the session participants shared their current impressions and visions for the future of the study area. Known to the group as Uptown’s entertainment district, the study area is alternatively viewed as the tired remains of a bygone era or as a vibrant entertainment landmark with not-so-hidden charms. Led by facilitator Mary Laura Bushman, the group threw out their ideas for a revitalized district, then developed those ideas further by grouping them and discussing potential next steps for each vision category.

This session is the first in a series of Corridors workshops. The workshop series represents Phase 1 of the Corridors of Vision process. In later stages, UPCORP will share their draft vision for the corridors of Uptown with other community groups, incorporating input and inspiring discussion among community leaders. With each refined iteration, the corridor visions will grow into a tool with which the community can evaluate future development, identify and attract new businesses and development, and guide the revitalization of the Uptown community.

The process for this first session was developed by experienced facilitator Mary Laura Bushman of the Institute of Cultural Affairs (ICA). Bushman, a member of the UPCORP Board of Directors, donated her time and materials for the session. Catering by LaDonna Italian Eatery was donated by the Broadway-Clark Building Corp.

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