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Community Event

Attention, Gilpin Residents!

Please join us this Thursday to discuss development options for Gilpin Court/Jackson Ward. Share your thoughts on street organization and streetscape improvements, recreational and open spaces, connectivity and access, and more!
The Jackson Ward Community Plan Workshop will be held on Thursday, August 18, from 5-8 PM at the Third Street Bethel Church. Dinner will be provided and families with children are welcome!
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Attendees at the Gilpin Court Resident Plan Workshop on Saturday, August 6
Here are some of the questions we asked Gilpin residents at the August 6th workshop, along with summaries of responses. If you have opinions on these topics, we’d love to hear from you this Thursday, August 18th!

What neighborhood amenities would you like to have?
Residents suggested art in the park, a historic trail, a dog park, a community garden, a splash pad, playgrounds, a community kitchen, a corner store, and more.

What “Early Action Activity” should we prioritize?
Participants focused their feedback on improvements to the Calhoun Recreation Center and its surrounding area.

Which unit amenities are most important to you?
Residents said: accessible bathrooms, good storage, outdoor space, and in unit washer and dryer. They also expressed interest in safety-related amenities, such as having “open and bright” stairwells.

What other elements are important for you to have in your unit?
Residents advocated for having more bathrooms in larger units, front and back doors, porches and balconies, etc.

Which architecture style do you prefer?
The final tally was close, but the Craftsman style received the most votes.

Our next planning meeting is scheduled for November 1st.
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The Jackson Ward Community Plan brings Gilpin Court and Jackson Ward residents, planning experts, elected officials, and community members together to reach an informed, shared vision for the future of the neighborhood. #JacksonWardChoice
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