Update

I just received an email from Brian Gleichauf of Rogers Park Green Space and Food Systems Coalition explaining Loyola's plans for the property where Sophia Garden used to sit. Here is what he had to say:

1) According to Loyola, Village Green (the developer who was originally planning to lease and develop the property) will still develop this land.
2) Jennifer Clark says that Loyola is "financially unable to develop the land for university use right now," which is why they are leasing it out for private residences.
3) Jennifer implies that community forums held from 2002-2004 are valid and recent input that, because we did not give feedback then, make our claims somehow invalid.

We are all saddened and frustrated by the loss of Sophia, but we still hope to work with Loyola to create new green space in Rogers Park. It isn't too late to write Ms. Clark (jclark7@luc.edu) and ask Loyola to support our efforts.

An open wound in Roger's Park

Sadly, Loyola bulldozed Sophia Garden this week. The building next door was scheduled to be demolished, but is still standing. I am not sure what Loyola has planned for the future of the space, but many neighbor's and community organizers are working together to find a new space for the Garden. Please check back for more details.