Our first LAMP public open house brought in hordes of West Lakeviewians for a fun filled day of activities, community visioning, and croissants. Here is what you missed.
Moss Projects
Tree Museum Audio Contest
Have a favorite tree in West Lakeview? How about a favorite business with a tree in front of it? Enter the tree museum audio contest by submitting a recorded story to us. The story could be made up or a true account, but should talk about the tree, its specific location, and mention two real, […]
Lakeview Photo Contest
Want to be part of the Lakeview Area Master Plan project? Here is your chance. As part of the LAMP project and public open houses we are hosting a photo contest to help promote West Lakeview. The photo competition for West Lakeview will breakdown into two categories: 1. Your Postcard: Best Promotional Picture of West […]
moss Conquers Street For the Day
We could not have done this without our wonderfully generous sponsors; Southport Grocery, Uncle Dans’s Outdoor Store, Grand Street Gardens, Lake Street Landscape Supply, Farmers’ Market Nursery, Sam & Willy’s, and Alderman Tom Tunney. Thank you so much for all of your support. Photos and media coverage inside.
moss Selected for Lakeview Area Master Plan
We have been selected by the Lakeview Chamber of Commerce to prepare a master plan for the Lakeview commercial areas, which we are calling, unsurprisingly the Lakeview Area Master Plan (LAMP). Along with our consultant partners, PLACE, we will lead the sustainability and environmental review portion of the planning process. We are using this year’s […]
PARK(ing) Day 2.0, September 17
Parking. Its a sore subject here in Chicago. In 2008 the City decided to privatize it’s 36,000 parking meters – in reality leasing an 8′ wide section of asphalt from the curb to the sometimes-present-bike lane – to a group made up of Morgan Stanley, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Allianz Capital Partners for a […]
Byron Driveway Farm
We have an unused driveway in front of our office that only gets used occasionally to load and unload materials. It is pretty useless. After recent water main work under our street the City even repoured the driveway that they tore up to install a new sidewalk ramp. As part of our reclamation of the […]
Reclaimed Elm 100-Mile Conference Table
Designed and fabricated by moss, our new conference table is constructed of materials sourced from within 150 miles of Chicago (150-mile table didn’t have as nice of a ring). All over the world trees are being felled to clear space for agriculture and produce all kinds of wood and paper products. As recent as 2005, […]
Filter Reopens as LEED Gold, Wicker Park Elevated Back to Bohemian Status
I am very happy to confirm that Filter is open for business! We have been working with Jeff, the owner, to open this new space since the old Filter closed in 2007. It has been a long, arduous journey but we are very happy to have Jeff open. Filter was an old hangout for me […]
Pickled!
At long last, the Dill Pickle Food Co-op is open for business at 3039 West Fullerton Avenue in Logan Square. Join us at the grand opening celebration this Saturday, December 12, 11:30a and on. We will be on stage to deliver some words of encouragement to our fellow picklers around 1:15p. See you then! UPDATE […]
Dill Pickle, days away (UPDATE 11/20)
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ozq_f6HAzNo] The shelves are being stocked and final inspection is mere days away (see update below). Good food coming to Chicago soon NOW! UPDATE: We have passed our final building inspection!!! Opening imminent! Celebration ensues.
PARK(ing) Day U-Turn
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyCsheIcDqw] Our PARK(ing) Day installation was a rousing success. What was once a dearth of human interaction sprouted into a buzzing public park for the day. Imagine if this one day turned into a week, months, years. A much better use of our shared public space. For more, read our parking treatise here.
Filter Underway
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfPlqsMJmAA] Construction at Filter has started! The walls have been framed, rough plumbing and electrical are complete, and major ductwork has been installed. Completion is scheduled for the end of the year.
Fresh Sushi, Reclaimed Barnwood
Resurrected from an existing Chinese restaurant, Zen Sushi will soon has opened its doors at 714 West Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park. We have created three distinct dining zones in the space that are all connected by sustainable building materials and energy efficient lighting. All wood wall and ceiling finishes have been reclaimed from a […]
moss on Public Radio, 89.5FM (UPDATED with audio)
Laura and I will be interviewed tomorrow, Saturday, October 24 at 10:20am–11:20am to discuss our Dill Pickle Food Co-op project on Vocalo Public Radio, 89.5FM in Chicago. You can catch it on the airwaves at 89.5FM in Chicago or online at vocalo.org. We will post the audio to our site if you miss it. Here […]