Vote for Pilsen's Growing Station Community Garden
Published: August 24, 2010
Is Growing Station Community Garden in Pilsen Chicagoland’s favorite public place?
Steve V / Metropolitan Planning Council
You can help decide. Between Aug. 9 and Sept. 10, vote online at PlacemakingChicago.com for your favorite of two dozen finalists in the “What Makes Your Place Great? Your Secret Corner of Chicagoland” photo and video contest.
To find the undiscovered places that make Chicagoland great, Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) and Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF) called on people to submit a photo or video and written description of their favorite hidden public place in the region to the “What Makes Your Place Great? Your Secret Corner of Chicagoland” contest.
Pilsen's Own
Steve V. submitted a photo of the spot and the following description of why Pilsen values this public place:
“The Growing Station Community Garden in Pilsen at 21st and Sangamon is nearly hidden. But then it's right next to an office building and two apartment mid-rise buildings. A short multi-use trail, seemingly constructed exclusively for garden access, runs right through the garden, and next to an abandoned railroad.
"You might have difficulty finding this just by exploring Pilsen, unless someone tells you the intersection. The first thing you spot is the trail (which has a north and south entrance). From the trailhead, you still can’t see the garden, but the trail and flows invite you to enter. Head towards the other end of the trail, and keep your eyes open: you'll soon see the beehives and raised planter beds full of vegetables.”
Vote today!
The public can view all 24 contest entries, including Growing Station Community Garden, and vote for one of the four winners at PlacemakingChicago.com/places between now and Sept. 10. Voters are encouraged to review all of the fantastic entries, which showcase not only some of the region’s secret gems, but also some truly beautiful and inspiring photography and videography.
A committee of Placemaking experts will choose three “Placemakers” winners, and all four winners will be announced Sept. 17.
Winners may have their undiscovered places featured on an exclusive CAF tour in October 2010. Winners also will receive complimentary passes to Chicago institutions.
You can only vote once, so be sure to spread the word to your friends and neighbors to vote for our local favorite!
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