Open Letter to Logan Square

Dear Logan Square,

In 2007 we moved to your hood for the green boulevard, the open air, the underground art coffee houses and yard sales. Still under the radar, we scored a 1 bedroom apartment for a good price on the Kedzie Boulevard and our cat had a nice open window to perch upon. The sunlight shined through that window so beautifully for 2 years. Let us not forget the Palmer Square running path, and the patchy green boulevard for runners like us to enjoy. Or the infamous Lula's Cafe that we could really only afford to dine at a handful of times, it will always walk a fine line of pretension. When New Wave moved in we were relieved to have an option besides Starbucks, and it quickly filled with Mac heads and business meetings, leaving no room to sit. Our neighborhood was getting popular. When Obama was running for president we joined the parade of Logan Square artists and contributed our time and followed the campaign events at the Logan Square farmers market. When Obama won, it was the most gorgeous day I will ever remember in Logan Square. I'm not kidding-the leaves were reds and oranges, the air was cool, and the sun was so bright. As time has passed and our lives have shifted Logan has become congested. More people, more everything. An openness has changed to a conglomerate of opportunity for families and entrepreneurs. Our apartment building is turning into a dorm. Our street has no more parking. The love we have for the boulevard is not lost, but it is a love that is changing, and its best to leave now, before it turns bitter. Keep the memories that we've made close to our hearts, but close the door on our time here.

We are moving to Bridgeport today. Home of the Zhou brother's gallery. Also close to our film colleagues and friends. Looking forward to a new phase but will keep you in our hearts dear Logan Square.

Lovingly,

Jessica