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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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| Summer in the Gold Coast. . . |
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Summer is a great time to enjoy a stroll down the charming streets of our special neighborhood. |  |
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Save the Date |
Wednesday September 1st, 2010
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
GCN Presents the 28th "EVENING ON ASTOR"
UPDATE: GCN is monitoring the weather closely. As of 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday September 1st, we intend to hold EOA later today as planned. Any changes due to weather will be posted here. We look forward to seeing you this evening!
Click here for more information
Don't forget, we offer early bird pricing on our popular mega raffle! Click here to learn how you can win one of our fabulous prizes!
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Neighborhood Updates and Announcements:
•Robbery in the Gold Coast
(report from the Chicago Sun Times, Aug 11)
Two teenagers were robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday in the Gold Coast neighborhood on the Near North Side. The two victims, both 18, were walking near the intersection of East Goethe and North Stone streets at 11:25 p.m. when the robbery happened, according to Near North District police Capt. Jerome Fluder. Two men, both of whom displayed guns, approached the two and allegedly said: “Shut the f--- up or we’ll blow your heads off,’’ and ordered them to the ground. The men did not fire the guns but took two purses from the women and fled on foot east on Goethe and then south on Stone, according to Fluder. The men were both described as being 20-30, 5--foot-6 to 5-foot-7, Hispanic and wearing a “shaved hairstyle,’’ the captain said. One of the suspects was described as weighing 200-230 pounds while the other was 200-250 pounds. The heavier man was wearing a white shirt with tan shorts and the other man had a light blue t-shirt and tan khaki shorts on, according to the captain. Both purses, "MK" and “Juicy Couture,’’ had cameras inside, and cell phones and cash were also taken. The women were not injured and the value of the items taken were $500 each, according to the captain, who said the incident was not believed to be part of a recent pattern. Belmont Area detectives are investigating.
•La Salle Drive Reconstruction Project Begins!
This long awaited project is scheduled to begin Monday July 26th. It consists of a complete rebuild of La Salle Drive from Clark Street to Lake Shore Drive. The two pedestrian underpasses leading to Lincoln Park (one just east of Stockton and the other is half way between Clark and Lake Shore) will be rebuilt. Traffic signals will be modernized, new ornamental street light poles will be installed, medians will be planted and the parkway will be landscaped. The southbound exit ramp off of Lake Shore Drive will be reconfigured. The intersection of Inner Lake Shore Drive and La Salle will be rebuilt, shortening the crossing distance for pedestrians to improve safety whilemaintaining smooth traffic flow. Over 7,000 square feet of parkland will be added. Beginning on Monday July 26, the pedestrian underpass nearest Stockton will be closed for renovation. Once that underpass is complete, it will be reopened and the other will be closed so that work can begin on that one. Also beginning on Monday, one lane of traffic in each direction will be closed for the duration of the project. There will not be any full closures of La Salle during construction. This project is expected to be complete in December, 2011.
•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. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of odd-numbered months, at 7pm at the Omni Ambassador East Hotel (1301 N. State Parkway).
Click here to read a report from the meeting held on July 27th
•Alderman Vi Daley not seeking reelection
GCN wants to thank Alderman Daley for her years of service to our neighborhood and to the City of Chicago. We are deeply grateful for her tireless efforts on our behalf.
•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
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