Free events Chicago Pedway
Now the Chicago Loop Alliance has put together a program called Short-cuts.
When: December 12, 13, and 18, 2019 2-6pm
Where: Chicago Pedway at 55 E Randolph St Space P11 near LA Fitness
Join Eric Hotchkiss and other Douglass 18 Partners to play a round of mini golf outside Space p11
The Douglass 18 project is an effort to redesign and redevelop a dilapidated miniature golf course located in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood with a theme of bird conservation. In 2018 the Douglass 18 Partners brought together the Conservation Architect Team (CATs); a cohort of young adults from Chicago’s west side. Inspired by the park’s bird population, CATs studied and worked with scientists, artists, designers and architects to design mini-golf obstacles based on their observations. Working out of a basement room of the Douglas Park Field House, the CATs prototyped, tested, and designed concepts for the miniature golf course which will be professionally fabricated and installed in the spring of 2020. Ultimately, the CATs will advise on the business model for the course that serves as both a public amenity and a pipeline of career opportunities.
This exhibition is on view at Space p11 from December 12, 2019 – January 15, 2020
About the Pedway (COTC)
The Pedway is an underdeveloped location in Chicago. Having lived in the Loop for more than twenty years and seeing what goes on around here I think that probably because there isn’t one owner of the Pedway there hasn’t been a cohesive plan to develop it. I’m sure the fact that the City is broke hasn’t helped either. During lunch time and rush hour it’s busy. Other times it’s empty and depopulated and occupied mostly by the homeless and the mentally ill so I generally don’t use it except during the busy times. Parts of it are filthy and smell bad. Over the years a lot of the retail tenants have vacated so I haven’t bothered to post about it.
Terry says
You haven’t explored the Pedway enough. It’s not that creepy. I can exit the Blue Line at Washington walk thru Block 37 LL (pass Red Line/Lake entrance) around or thru Macy’s LL, then the Cultural Ctr, cross Michigan Ave to the Prudential Bldg LL (including South Shore Metra) then Aon Bldg and north past restaurants/shops almost to Illinois Ctr w/o going up and outside – all underground. Amazing resource, especially in bad weather.
Carol says
I do know all about it as I’ve said I’ve lived down here for over twenty years. During busy times it’s fine. Outside of those times it’s creepy. I do use it east of Michigan because it always has foot traffic on week days. When you’re commuting during rush hour on weekdays it’s great especially when the weather is bad. Thanks for following the site!