
March 31, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that more than 600 vacant city lots will be made available this spring through a public sale process managed by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD). The initiative targets increased home building across multiple neighborhoods while supporting affordability programs.
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March 18, 2026
City Council has approved $900,000 in TIF funds for a new playground at Woodson Elementary School in Grand Boulevard. The project is fully funded through local tax increment financing and aligns with ongoing efforts by city planners to improve community spaces.
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March 18, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed allocating $270,000 from Open Space Impact Fees for a new community garden in Austin. The project would transform a former city lot into green space with amenities for local residents.
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March 18, 2026
Evelyn's Food Love in Washington Park will double its size with a $483,000 city grant. The expansion includes a rooftop deck and bar, creating up to 15 new jobs.
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March 18, 2026
Chicago City Council has approved $11 million in Tax Increment Financing for upgrades at three park facilities: Avondale Park, Hermosa Park, and Clarendon Community Center Park. The funding supports renovations aimed at improving recreational spaces across several neighborhoods.
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March 18, 2026
A new proposal from Mayor Brandon Johnson would bring four three-flat buildings to Morgan Park using city incentives. The project is part of an effort by Chicago's planning department to redevelop vacant lots with owner-occupied homes.
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March 18, 2026
A proposal has been sent to City Council to designate Grand Boulevard’s St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church as a Chicago landmark. The building is noted for its historic significance and unique architecture dating back to 1925.
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March 18, 2026
Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed using $280,000 in open space funds for a new memorial honoring torture survivors in Washington Park. The project aims to provide public art and educational programs while supporting community development.
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March 16, 2026
A $23.7 million industrial project has been selected by Chicago's Department of Planning and Development for vacant land in New City. The plan aims to create up to 120 permanent jobs while complying with sustainable construction standards.
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February 18, 2026
A 25-story mixed-use building has been chosen for redevelopment at 331-35 S. Plymouth Court in Chicago’s Loop, according to an announcement from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD).
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