A Correction and a Commendation
John Edel is truly crazy. He could be out sailing around the world or sitting in a luxurious mansion overlooking the lake. But rather, this guy decides to re-invest all of his time, energy, and money into making Chicago a better, greener place. Nuts, huh? Several years ago, I was all set to move back to the South and get out of Chicago; I had become disenchanted with the myth of new green spaces becoming available for artists in the city. And then I just happened to see a listing for a green building in Bridgeport. I had to look twice at the listing, thinking it was a scam. Now almost three years later, I have a wonderful (heated!!) studio space in the Bubbly Dynamics building, complete with a community garden plot out back. I was also able to give in to my nerdy bird watching tendencies and started a little bird sanctuary out back, which is now home to a family of Indigo Buntings . . . in the heart of the manufacturing district in Chicago. Who would have thought it possible? Only someone truly crazy enough to have the vision and perseverance. Thanks for being a visionary, John. —dolangeiman
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People in these neighborhoods are accustomed to eating this junky “processed” food because that is all they have been able to afford for a long (multigenerational) period of time. Fresh, nutrient dense foods are far more expensive, and in most cases poor people (by definition) cannot afford them. That is not a “choice.”
I would support this operation for sure. I live in Bridgeport and believe it or not most of my neighborhood is a food desert too! Wondering if they will set up at Pilgrim Baptist on 33rd and Indiana, maybe in the back lot? Would be there in a heartbeat! Tried calling the number listed, but only a message about CEDA/LIHEAP. Will try during the week. Good work! —mfs3757
