Find out some of the major development and infrastructure improvements coming to the 40th Ward in 2025.
Category: Neighborhood Development and Construction
Lincoln Avenue North Streetscape Update
Posted onThe second and final phase of the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape Project is nearing the finish line! Contractors are currently working on finishing up the Ainslie Arts Plaza and modernizing the Western Avenue Traffic Signal. As part of this process, there have been some traffic changes instituted that we wanted to make the community aware of! […]
Ashland Resurfacing Begins this Month!
Posted onAt long last, the street resurfacing project on Ashland Avenue from School to Clark, and Clark from Ashland to Ridge, will begin this month! Construction is tentatively scheduled to begin on August 18th, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities, and weather permitting. The work will include ADA sidewalk improvements, curb and gutter removal […]
Granville Construction Begins this Week!
Posted onConstruction on the Granville Traffic Safety project will begin the week of June 16th! The scope of the project is on W. Granville Ave. from N. Kedzie Ave. to N. Sheridan Rd, and construction is tentatively scheduled to begin today, Monday, June 16th, pending clearance from and coordination with existing utilities. The project is expected […]
2025 Development and Infrastructure Town Hall
Posted onFind out some of the major development and infrastructure improvements coming to the 40th Ward in 2025.
Ravenswood, Damen, and Bryn Mawr Resurfacing Projects to Begin this Week!
Posted onLast week, we were informed by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) that the following major street resurfacing projects will begin the week of May 19th: These projects are scheduled to begin construction on May 22nd, weather permitting, and will last through August. While streets will not be closed (with the exceptions of the intersections […]
The 1st Pothole Patrol of 2025 is Complete!
Posted onThe 40th Ward office has completed our first Pothole Patrol of 2025! Find out more about Pothole Patrol, and some of the streets we’re prioritizing for resurfacing this year, below. What is Pothole Patrol? Each year, Ald. Vasquez drives every street in the ward with members of our team to report every single pothole that […]
Granville Traffic Safety Update
Posted onOn Thursday, February 13th, our office hosted a virtual follow-up meeting on Granville Traffic Safety with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the 48th Ward. If weren’t able to make the meeting, you can view a recording! Here’s what we learned: Granville continues to be a traffic safety hot spot. Since the first community […]
Groundbreaking of the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onOn Monday, September 30th, we officially broke ground on the Haven on Lincoln, Chicago’s first stabilization housing project! Located at the former Diplomat Motel location at 5230 N Lincoln, the Haven on Lincoln will offer a non-congregate shelter with wraparound health and social services available onsite––the gold standard of investment, and a model that has […]
Western Avenue Rezoning
Posted onOn Wednesday, July 17th, the 40th Ward portion of the Western Avenue Rezone officially passed the full City Council!
7 Major Arterial Street Resurfacing Projects Coming to the 40th Ward!
Posted onIn 2024, the 40th Ward will see some major street infrastructure improvements on some of our busiest corridors. In addition to two major streetscape projects on Lincoln and Lawrence Avenues, there are also seven arterial resurfacing projects, each of which will also include bike and pedestrian safety upgrades.
Development and Infrastructure Improvements Coming to the 40th Ward in 2024!
Posted onFind out some of the major development and infrastructure improvements coming to the 40th Ward in 2024.