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C40/ Garfield Green GC Interview Questions
Do you have any questions for general contractor candidate finalists?

The RFP (Request for bid Proposal) for the C40/ Garfield Green project was issued to four general contractors in early April and are expected to be returned on May 13th. During the following weeks, POAH will be interviewing these candidates to select the best fit GC for this project. We wanted to provide the opportunity for all interested community members to provide questions for the development team to ask during this selection process.

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David M
What are your priorities for the neighborhood? What priorities should this development try to accomplish?

Our neighborhood is in great need for gathering amenities. We have no public library, no grocery store, no dog park, no coffee shops, etc. It is important that public space is created to draw more people... Read more...

Gary Marks

For me creating some sort of retail hub would be first. Shop, dine, drink. Wicker Park had the intersection of North/Milwaukee and Damen and things spread from there. Logan Square also has a stretch... Read more...

1. I would love to have an upscale grocery store, such as (Pete’s Fresh Market, Marianos, or Whole Foods) in that area. <br>2. I would also love to see an upscale Currency Exchange, Bank of America or... Read more...

BoA, Chase, and Whole Foods (partner of Amazon) are all exploitative. I hope there is more consideration to bring in retail partners that prioritize social justice. But I love the idea of a recreational... Read more...

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David M
What features should the apartments have?

They should be constucted with materials that will not degrade after 10 years. It is important that these items are selected for long-term mindsets to make it a stable asset to the community.

The apartments should have;<br>1. Windows for natural light <br>2. Front and back exit doors<br>3. Working fire alarms that connect to the fire station <br>4. Sound resistant or sound proof walls and flooring... Read more...

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Meida McNeal
How can we help West-side-based and Black-owned business owners be successful?

Offer business training courses and certifications; create business incubators (L1 business accelerator through Arts & Public Life is a good model); bring in speakers and uplift local examples of neighborhood... Read more...

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Denise Hargrays
What are your priorities for the neighborhood? What priorities should this development try to accomplish?

There is no laundry services in the community period.

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Gevian Dargan
How can we help West-side-based and Black-owned business owners be successful?

I think you need to be more creative and non-traditional in how you finance Black-owned businesses. Using traditional credit models to assess the true financial condition of Black entrepreneur is causing... Read more...

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Que Billah
What are your priorities for the neighborhood? What priorities should this development try to accomplish?

Bring healthier food options

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Robert Chambers
What names should we consider for the development? Garfield Green was used for the competition but it is just a placeholder.

Perhaps the development can be named after Fred Hampton.

Some Development names:<br>1. North Lawndale Green<br>2. North Lawndale <br>3. 5th City <br>4. East Garfield/ North Lawndale <br>5. New Westside <br>6. Obama Green<br>7. The People’s Place<br>8. Kamala... Read more...

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Dwendelyn Brownlee
Phase 2 will consist of approximately 31 units for long term ownership - how many of each type should there be? 1 BR; 2 BR, 3 BR?

I believe long term owners will want at least 2 bedrooms. So, 2 and 3 bedroom should be priority with fewer single.

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Meida McNeal
The images that we used in the competition for this project are just a starting concept. What do you like and dislike about them?

Too boxy and modern. How can this development be in conversation with the grand architecture of Marshall HS right across from it? Appreciate the mixed use space and the open plaza--needs more greenery,... Read more...

lu guti

I like the clean and modern model. It’s not going to be similar with the stiles of the area, yes we know what but nothing building know looks similar to 1800-1900 construction.

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Meida McNeal
How could this development support the culture and history of the neighborhood?

Create connections with the historical Fifth City Human Development Project that worked to revitalize the neighborhood in the 60s-80s. Tell the stories of radical community development that are part of... Read more...

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Lis A
What kind of small and medium-sized retail tenants would you like to see on the building's first floor?

Small owned black or brown coffee shop. Grocery store like Trader Joe’s. A play place for kids.

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Brian Keith Ellison
What do you think about the C40 Garfield Park south building design?

While I understand the emphasis on energy efficiency and green design, I think the aesthetic of the architecture is sterile and industrial for this community. Varying of warmer color, and possibly incorporate... Read more...

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Shaneetha Ingram
What are your priorities for the neighborhood? What priorities should this development try to accomplish?

Behavioral clinic with ABA, Speech, OT, & PT. Immediate care facilities that take Medicaid. A Walmart Grocery store option to balance the prices of the one grocery store in the community. A boys and girls... Read more...

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Robert Chambers
How can we help West-side-based and Black-owned business owners be successful?

Give seed capital and training to west-side based Black-owned small businesses.

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Delonda P-Burns
What kind of small and medium-sized retail tenants would you like to see on the building's first floor?

Healthy Restaurants like juics or smoothie and plant base options. And/or More healthy grocery store.

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