Project Summary
The Lawrence Ave streetscape aims to improve safety for all users, upgrade aging infrastructure, create a livable street, increase walkability, and support economic development. The second phase of the Lawrence Avenue streetscape project extended the streetscape from Western to the Chicago River to build upon the success of the first section of the Lawrence Avenue streetscape.
Project Overview
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
- Zip Code: 60625
- Scope and boundaries: Lawrence Avenue from the Chicago River to Western Avenue
- Timeline: Fall 2023-Fall 2024
- Project Website
Status: Completed
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Scope & Design
Lawrence Avenue Streetscape
Lawrence Avenue between the Chicago River and Western Avenue will be improved as the City renovates the street with infrastructure and streetscape improvements. The project will consist of numerous improvements, including, new wider sidewalks with curb extensions, new street lighting, full-width roadway resurfacing, community identifiers, and new street trees.
Project Goals
- Improve pedestrian safety
- Increase send of neighborhood identity
- Provide low-stress connections to bike network for cyclists
Press & Media
- CDOT, 40th Ward Alderman Vasquez Break Ground on Lawrence Avenue Streetscape Project, via City of Chicago
- Lawrence streetscape includes contraflow bike lane to access North Shore Channel Trail, via Streetsblog Chicago
Design Exhibits
- Project Overview Flyer (PDF)
Project Features
- New wider sidewalks and parkway pavers
- New curb and gutter
- New street trees
- Full width roadway resurfacing
- Pedestrian refuge island at Lawrence Ave and
Francisco Ave along with a contraflow bike lane
along Francisco Ave to create a better and safer
connection to the North Shore Channel Trail - New street lighting
- Community identifiers and site furnishings
- New curb extension and crosswalks
- Drainage improvements
Timeline & Construction Updates
Project Timeline
- Bidding: Completed
- Construction: Spring 2023-Summer 2024
- Estimated Completion: EOY 2024
Construction Updates
The Lawrence Avenue Streetscape was completed in January 2025!
Engagement
Community Meetings
Join us for a ribbon cutting for the Lawrence Avenue Streetscape on Tuesday, February 18th at 11:30am!
Weekly project meetings are held every Thursday at 9:30 am via Teams.
Archived Public Meetings
- Final Community Meeting, Video Recording, 9/29/2020
- Download: PDF with answers to community questions from the meeting
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