Unpacking Chicago’s Community Areas (Past)

Submitted by Larry on Fri, 03/01/2024 - 10:40am

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
Edgewater Branch, Chicago Public Library
Betty A. Barclay Community Room
6000 N. Broadway, Chicago 60660

Chicago’s official map of 77 community areas has remained unchanged since Edgewater received its designation in 1980. Now, an effort is under way by University of Chicago Professor Emily Talen to possibly change that map to more closely reflect where community residents think they belong. Prof. Talen will lead a lively examination of how Chicago first got its community map, how it has served the City for the past 100 years, and how it could change. Click here for a flyer.