This week, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled the final designs for Elise Malary Plaza, Andersonville’s first pedestrian plaza on Catalpa Avenue between Clark and Ashland.
Category: Neighborhood Development and Construction
Western Avenue Proactive Zoning
Posted onAs part of the implementation of the Western Avenue Corridor Study, our office is initiating a proactive rezone of the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue. Join us for an open house on May 29th from 6-7pm to learn more.
Peterson/Ridge Metra Station Will Open on May 20th!
Posted onIt’s official: Metra announced today that the new Peterson/Ridge station will open to the public this month on May 20th!
Lincoln Ave Streetscape: Section 2 Construction Set to Begin!
Posted onConstruction for Section 2 of the Lincoln Ave Streetscape, from Foster to Western, will begin this spring!
Metra Community Meeting Debrief
Posted onOn Wednesday, March 12th, we held a community meeting regarding the upcoming Peterson/Ridge Metra station. Representatives from Metra gave a presentation on the station’s progress, including an explanation of construction delays that led to the station opening being pushed back, and the timeline for remaining construction.
Wilson Avenue Bridge Closed from March 25th-May 27th
Posted onBeginning on March 25th, the Wilson Ave Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic for 9 weeks as the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) performs structural repairs.
Construction Update: People’s Gas Budlong Woods Safety Modernization Program
Posted onAs of this past week, People’s Gas has started construction on Phase 6 of their Budlong Woods Safety Modernization Program.
Introducing the Haven on Lincoln!
Posted onThe 40th Ward is proud to unveil the new Stabilization Housing Development Pilot: the Haven on Lincoln.
Liquor Moratorium Lift Request: 5109 N Lincoln
Posted onA business located at 5109 N. Lincoln is applying for a lift of the liquor moratorium on the east side of Lincoln Ave, from Winnemac to Foster.
New Improvements Coming to Winnemac Park!
Posted onGet ready for a new and improved Winnemac Park! In 2024, new improvements are coming to the park, including a fully renovated baseball diamond, refurbished tennis courts, and a new pickleball space, as well as upgraded lighting and pathways. See below for a full statement from the Chicago Parks District: Winnemac Park Baseball Field Renovation […]
Lincoln Ave Streetscape Breaks Ground!
Posted onOn Friday, September 15th, the City of Chicago officially broke ground on the Lincoln Ave Streetscape! Construction will begin on Section 1 this fall.
Leavitt Greenway Virtual Community Meeting
Posted onLater this summer at 6p on July 10, 2023, the Department of Transportation (CDOT) plans to convert Leavitt St. from Diversey Pkwy to Bowmanville Ave to a Neighborhood Greenway to calm car traffic and create a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians. This will involve adding speed humps and striping a contraflow bike lane to […]