Map, Northeast Uptown

Above is a map of block clubs currently involved in this effort, with specific trouble spots marked.

Block clubs- organized neighbors- are the starting point. The best way to connect is to join your club, go to a meeting, and volunteer to work on an issue of relevance.

Please email info@actionuptown.com to add an issue to this map.

Troubled Areas

Below are a list of trouble spots within Uptown.

# Location: Issue/ Strategy/ Status/Update Options (Contact)

1: 4940 Winthrop: Drugs, gun fire on street, code violations, bad management practices. Pursuing landlord in court. Strategic Task Force reviewed building, many violations, court date expected early November 08. (10/14/08) Followed in Housing Court: 11 code violations, full compliance (February ’09).  Continuing to monitor. (Dana Fritz)

2: Sheridan & Lawrence: Liquor, loitering, aggressive panhandling, trash (10/14/08). Vote Dry (No one in charge). Police camera installed Spring ‘09.

3: Sheridan & Gunnison: Shootings, gang presence, drug dealing. Cameras, Neighborhood walks. Park layout changes. School renovation. Boys & Girls Club cameras out to bid, McCutheon cameras installed, Fall ’08. (10/14/08). Neighborhood watch (Ed Kuske), McCutheon School (Nancy Meyerson),  Sheridan Road Task Force organized for beautification and retail improvements (Dana Fritz) (11/21/09)

4: Buttercup Park: Gang presence, loitering, drinking. Redo park with redo of McCutheon school – more community facilities, better site lines. In planning – goal: Spring ‘09, maybe Spring ‘10.  (10/14/08) (Doug Fraser)

5: Somerset Nursing: Drug Rehab/ Nursing facility. Building in rough shape. Tenants misbehaving outside. Police/CAPS/Alderman met with Somerset 9/18/08, management trying to work with community, for full minutes of meeting email: Dana Fritz. Facility shuttered 11 March 2010, future uncertain (more information)

6: Winona & Winthrop/Kenmore: Gang presence, drug sales.  Sheridan & Kenmore police camera installed Spring ’09. Phone tree to call 911. Organize neighborhood watch. (No one in charge)

7: Goudy Park: Rowdy teenagers late nights, possible drug dealing, vandalism. Police patrols. Outreach to school. Better neighbor contacts. Improve lighting. Exterior cameras. Phone tree to call 911. Organize neighborhood watch. Target nearby bad buildings. (No one in charge)