Welcome!
Gold Coast Neighbors Association |
| Our neighborhood organization has been providing a voice for the Gold Coast of Chicago since 1957. Until now, we had been the NSALSDA. We have changed our name to Gold Coast Neighbors to more clearly reflect our membership and our mission. We have 18 streets within our boundaries, we are the heart of the Gold Coast, and we are neighbors. Being a primarily all-volunteer organization, we care passionately about preserving our heritage through education, advocacy, and beautification. We invite you to learn more about your organization by exploring our website. |
- Become involved in your neighborhood
Join a Gold Coast Neighbors' committee, attend a Chicago's Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) meeting, make certain your membership is current and make a donation to Gold Coast Neighbors. Beautify your garden!
- Stay informed, amplify your voice
Let us know what you think! Check the website for up to date information on issues facing our community, public meetings being sponsored by Alderman Vi Daley and Alderman Brendan Reilly and other available community resources. Read our newsletters for expanded articles.
- Meet your neighbors
Gold Coast Neighbors hosts the Evening on Astor block party, the spring fundraiser, the Association's Annual meeting and supports Mario's "Joy of Toys". See the calendar for other happenings in our area. Many thanks to our Sponsors!
- Learn about your neighborhood's history
The Gold Coast Neighborhood is one of Chicago's most treasured residential areas. Educate yourself on your neighborhood's history and its architecture. |
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Did You Know?
For the 50th Anniversary of the Gold Coast Neighbors Association, 5 trees were donated to the City of Chicago... read more
The Gold Coast Neighbors Association salutes the dedicated Chicago Fire Department professionals who help protect our neighborhood. . .
Members of GCN's Outreach Committee present a flat panel television to our friends at fire station 98 on Chicago Avenue. . .
Goudy Square Park
Gold Coast Neighbors continues to work in conjunction with Alderman Daley and the City of Chicago to beautify the parkways around this beloved neighborhood gathering place. Spearheaded by GCN Director Karen Herman, an association fundraising campaign raised over $25,000 for the plantings and maintenance of the parkways. GCN would like to thank Alderman Daley and Mariani Landscape for their work on the project. In 2008 eight generous donors from five buildings bordering the park pledged over $1,500 per year for the next three years to maintain the parkways. Interested in making a contribution? Please send your donation to the association office address. Make check payable to Gold Coast Neighbors and indicate "Goudy Park Parkways" in the memo section to help defray the costs of maintenance.
Emergency Notification Service
The Office of Emergency Management and Communication's new system automatically alerts citizens in case of emergency via phone, pager, fax, or email. Simply go to the OEM Alert Chicago website and then click on the “Notify Chicago” box to register for this free service.
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The season's chill is no match for the warmth and good cheer that fills our special neighborhood.
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Save the Date |
Wednesday May 12, 2010
GCN Spring Event "Good as Gold"
The theme of this year’s spring fundraiser “GOOD AS GOLD” highlights Gold Coast Neighbors’ core concepts of value, stability and growth, and we stand behind our community to promote them. Value: we do not lose sight of the historic value outside our front doors. Stability: we are committed to moving forward by finding creative solutions to challenges that may lie ahead. Growth: we welcome and encourage participation by all area residents and their families. Join us as we come together as a community. Help us celebrate our value as an organization at our spring fundraiser at The Racquet Club of Chicago on Wednesday, May 12th from 6 to 9 p.m. First, we will feature a tour of one of the magnificent homes in our neighborhood from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. And, along with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, there will be music, a fabulous live auction, and for the first time, we are offering a Mega Raffle – a Buddy International Scooter!
Watch your mail for the "official" invitation!
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Neighborhood Updates and Announcements:
•Report from most recent CAPS Meeting. GCN is committed to keeping you informed about public safety issues affecting our neighborhood. Our Directors actively participate in the beat 1824 CAPS meetings. Click here to read a report from the meeting held on January 26th.
•Alderman Vi Daley has alerted us to a scam that is taking place in every part of our neighborhood. A young man approaches while talking on his cell phone. There is a cab waiting not far behind him. He explains that his wife is going into premature labor or his mother had a stroke (in Schaumburg or Elk Grove Village, etc.) and that he lives just a few doors down and in his excitement, he locked himself out. He asks for a loan of $40.00 so that he can get to the hospital and that he will pay you back as soon as he gets home. This is a SCAM. If you see this happening, call 9-1-1 immediately. This man has been all over the area. Be aware that this is happening and alert everyone you know.
•GCN Honors New Directors Emeritus
Recently GCN's Bylaws were ammended to establish a new category, Director Emeritus. Directors who are eligible must have served for 15 years. We are delighted to announce three of our key Directors over the years have decided to be part of GCN's first Director Emeritus Group: Rosie O'Neill, Jack Telander, and Russ Iacono. GCN is grateful for their contributions and we look forward to their continued participation and valuable insights.
•1320 N. Lake Shore Drive Zoning Triumph
The Circuit Court of Illinois again ruled in favor of residents of the Gold Coast in the ten-year litigation with Draper & Kramer over its plans for a 40-story high-rise at 1320 N. Lake Shore Drive. Click here to go to our Community Issues page to read more.
•Watch your mail for the new GCN dues invoice
In an effort to streamline dues processing and save association funds GCN will be implementing a new invoice system. When it is time to renew your membership, you'll receive a simple invoice. Remember you can save time, trees, and a stamp by paying online. Just go to the membership page of this site.
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