The city finally reversed the grid policy and committed to returning to our previous standards for graffiti removal. It has been a long and draining fight but I am relieved that our neighborhood gets to keep its sense of security. We will be watching the maintenance crews closely to ensure …
March 14, 2012
Neighborhood group IPCNA and friends oppose Chicago's new graffiti removal policy
Final supporters
It is our understanding that this new policy, which we became aware of the week of Feb. 20, allows the defacement of buildings in our neighborhood by gang graffiti to stand without removal for up to 12 days in some instances.
Many of us reside in the 17th police district’s Beat 1723, an area that has been experiencing a significant increase in crime and violence in recent months.
We find the new graffiti removal policy unacceptable, particularly in light of recent reports that gang activity in Chicago is escalating. We urge the mayor, the City Council and the Department of Streets and Sanitation to consider the broader implications of undertaking a grid-based policy, one that may promise economic efficiencies but is already having a detrimental impact on our neighborhood.
Graffiti Blasters has been a very successful city-wide program with nationwide recognition; part of its success hinges on the prompt removal of graffiti. Any new policy that threatens to compromise this defeats the program.
We are deeply worried for our safety and ask that you respond to our concerns as quickly as possible.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 1, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
February 27, 2012
February 25, 2012
The days keep passing and the graffiti on our streets remains while this current policy fails us. Getting to one hundred signatures is a small step but please find a neighbor to send this link to today.
6 Comments
ABSOLUTELY NOT. We dont need gang signs on our garage doors for 12 days. Do your jobs.
This is going to destroy our property values. Stop trying to save a buck at the expense of our neighborhood safety.
The graffiti blasters actually worked. Why change something that wasn't broken?? So frustrated with city hall right now.
12 days is way too long. That just invites more tagging and makes the whole neighborhood look like a dump. Fix it now.
Ridiculous policy. We pay enough in taxes to have our streets kept clean and safe. Not waiting nearly two weeks for them to show up.
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The city finally reversed the grid policy and committed to returning to our previous standards for graffiti removal. It has been a long and draining fight but I am relieved that our neighborhood gets to keep its sense of security. We will be watching the maintenance crews closely to ensure …
March 14, 2012
Neighborhood group IPCNA and friends oppose Chicago's new graffiti removal policy
Final supporters
It is our understanding that this new policy, which we became aware of the week of Feb. 20, allows the defacement of buildings in our neighborhood by gang graffiti to stand without removal for up to 12 days in some instances.
Many of us reside in the 17th police district’s Beat 1723, an area that has been experiencing a significant increase in crime and violence in recent months.
We find the new graffiti removal policy unacceptable, particularly in light of recent reports that gang activity in Chicago is escalating. We urge the mayor, the City Council and the Department of Streets and Sanitation to consider the broader implications of undertaking a grid-based policy, one that may promise economic efficiencies but is already having a detrimental impact on our neighborhood.
Graffiti Blasters has been a very successful city-wide program with nationwide recognition; part of its success hinges on the prompt removal of graffiti. Any new policy that threatens to compromise this defeats the program.
We are deeply worried for our safety and ask that you respond to our concerns as quickly as possible.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
March 1, 2012
Reached 100 supporters
February 27, 2012
February 25, 2012
The days keep passing and the graffiti on our streets remains while this current policy fails us. Getting to one hundred signatures is a small step but please find a neighbor to send this link to today.
6 Comments
It keeps getting worse around here. Leaving that stuff up just makes the gangs think they own the blocks. Get rid of this grid system.
ABSOLUTELY NOT. We dont need gang signs on our garage doors for 12 days. Do your jobs.
This is going to destroy our property values. Stop trying to save a buck at the expense of our neighborhood safety.
The graffiti blasters actually worked. Why change something that wasn't broken?? So frustrated with city hall right now.
12 days is way too long. That just invites more tagging and makes the whole neighborhood look like a dump. Fix it now.
Ridiculous policy. We pay enough in taxes to have our streets kept clean and safe. Not waiting nearly two weeks for them to show up.
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It keeps getting worse around here. Leaving that stuff up just makes the gangs think they own the blocks. Get rid of this grid system.