Description

There was flooding again in Clarendon Park Community Center during the rains on June 30, 2014. This historic building was originally a beach house that was considered a gem of the Chicago lakefront, but the four large towers were removed in the 1970s, leaving a broad flat roof that would be an excellent candidate for a green roof to deal with the chronic stormwater problem. The need for lighting for the adjacent playing fields and playground could be addressed through a highly visible solar installation paired with the green roof. The community center lies within the Illinois Coastal Zone and will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2016. Please fix this historic building, which is one of Uptown's most successful civic spaces!