Alderman Vi Daley started a conversation in her email newsletter with the following statement:

I have been talking to the City's Special Events office about what we can do to improve the Lincoln Park High School Farmers Market next year.

Attendance is down and this is one of the oldest farmers markets in the City. What do you think would improve the market? Would you like to see children's activities? Live musical performances? Should there be some seating areas? Are there too many vendors or not enough? What kind of vendors would you like to see added or subtracted? We have plenty of time before the season gets underway next year. I look forward to hearing your suggestions. All comments will be posted on my website - without attribution - for everyone to review.

The number of comments has been overwhelming. It quickly became apparent that this website was not the best location for the give and take that may follow.  We  have posted all of the comments received on a new blog - and while no one's name has been provided, we  used initials or other information to allow you to get an idea of the many different views and for ease of reference in following posts.

This blog will be moderated by Alderman Daley's staff only to limit spam or off-topic comments. We are all looking forward to the additional conversation that we hope you will generate at this space.  Visit http://lincolnparkfarmersmarket.blogspot.com and offer your suggestions or just follow the conversations that are taking place.