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[fotoman311]

dbrock1046, on 13 July 2011 - 12:54 PM, said:

I for one am very happy to see this awesome place get modernized! But...................... along with that it sure would be nice if they actually had hours that matched the real world. The majority of the world works during the day so they are missing out on people who would frequent 2-3 times a week not just Saturdays.

The vendor's committee that sets the policies and direction of the market (elected by the vendors) has discussed this and there has been some support for doing evening hours on at least one day.  I think it's something that should be looked at further, as I know other people feel the same way.  I will mention it to the market manager and bring it up at the next meeting.

I represent the Midtown Neighborhood Association on the vendor's committee.

[dbrock1046]

Thanks that would be awesome!!! :-)

[fotoman311]

Construction has begun, and is VERY obvious if you drive by.  However, the Capital Campaign still has more funds to raise in the public portion of the campaign to meet their goals.

To that end, you can now buy your engraved bricks online and/or make a monetary donation.  Just visit the Our Goodness is Growing webstore at:
http://ourgoodnessis....myshopify.com/

Please help us spread the word.  Bricks make great gifts for someone who may be hard to buy for.

[SupercityGR]

How is the progress on this? Have the 7 buildings been torn down?

[GR_Urbanist]

They are REALLY coming along on the main structure.

Didnt get a photo, but I've got to say that this thing looks massive from the street. At least far more grand than the simple setup they've had.

[fotoman311]

GR_Urbanist, on 29 December 2011 - 05:26 PM, said:

They are REALLY coming along on the main structure.

Didnt get a photo, but I've got to say that this thing looks massive from the street. At least far more grand than the simple setup they've had.

I posted way too many photos on Facebook a few days ago (they are public, no account req'd):
https://www.facebook...135317019846843

Also, a friend of mine who lives next door made a cool time lapse video:



One last shameless plug to buy a brick to support the renovations.  We are still fundraising to complete the 3rd phase and build new bldg on the north end as designed and we need your support.  Only two days left in the brick campaign.  It's REALLY easy to buy one in our online store: http://ourgoodnessis....myshopify.com/  Please share with anyone you know who frequents or loves the market.

[Veloise]

[GR_Urbanist]

Was at the grand opening of the new market today.

First of all, I would have never imagined that this many people could fit into that space. There must have been well over 1000+ people there! And not all that packed where you could not move either.

Admittedly some of the charm of the old setup seemed missing. It felt a little less cozy than it did in the past. Being as chilly as it was, I guess that might have played a part in it. However, having such a impressive space (the permenant canopy was actually pretty breathtaking) more than compensates for the other stuff.

[tSlater]

Charm is something that comes with time, and if this new one is ever replaced I imagine people would say the same thing about missing the charm of what's new now.

[GRDadof3]

The only thing I don't like is all the exposed white PVC piping used for the water runoff from the roof.

But I do love the vantage of standing down near the Fountain Street entrance and looking up the hill inside the market, and seeing all the crowds.

https://fbcdn-sphoto...524924893_n.jpg

[mpchicago]

The market looks really nice.  Is there concern about weather related issues?  It seems that hot summer sun would really beat down on the place the way the roof is angled?   Hope the can wrap up the fundraising to get the phase III built!

[fotoman311]

GRDadof3, on 06 May 2012 - 08:09 PM, said:

The only thing I don't like is all the exposed white PVC piping used for the water runoff from the roof.

But I do love the vantage of standing down near the Fountain Street entrance and looking up the hill inside the market, and seeing all the crowds.

https://fbcdn-sphoto...524924893_n.jpg

I can't remember who I was talking to, but I believe they said part of the final plan is to paint the PVC a different color.  Not sure if/when that might happen, though.  I'm sure that PVC was not the first choice, but I'm also guessing it's the most economical for a project like this where pennies are being pinched.

Here's an amazing video from opening day by local photographer/videographer Ryan Gajewski:


Also, a time lapse from 20ft up:


My photos from Opening Day (Facebook login not required):
https://www.facebook...11523286&type=3

Lastly, for anyone wondering based on the footage of the tables being setup, there was a last minute change to the permanent table fixtures they decided to order, so they did not arrive by opening day.  But I think they should be installed sometime in the next few weeks.

Edited by fotoman311, 07 May 2012 - 10:39 PM.