City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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Mayor Johnson reveals $2 million in community development grants for local businesses
Ten neighborhood business projects in Chicago will receive a total of $2 million through Community Development Grants, according to an announcement by Mayor Brandon Johnson. “These investments speak to the promise of the Housing and Economic...
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Chicago Preservation Expo to highlight historic preservation efforts on May 19
Chicago will host the second annual Preservation Expo at the Chicago Cultural Center on May 19, celebrating significant achievements in historic preservation.
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Chicago revamps entry rights for faster land sales process
Improvements to the City of Chicago’s right-of-entry protocols for land buyers will significantly reduce the time typically required for survey work.
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City approves support for Loop residential conversion project
City Council has approved significant support for the transformation of the historic Continental and Commercial building at 208 S. LaSalle St into residential space.
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Lincoln Park record store building proposed for landmark status
The former WAX TRAX!
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Near West Side industrial project may receive Cook County tax incentive
A new industrial complex is planned for the Near West Side with the aid of a proposed Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive.
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Washington Park community center project secures land and funding approval
Sunshine Gospel Ministries is set to replace 4.1 acres of City land with a new community center in Washington Park.
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Historic Harris Bank building to be converted into 345 residential units
The City Council has approved financial support for the conversion of the historic Harris Trust and Savings Bank building located at 111 W. Monroe St. into a residential property.
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Auburn Gresham enhances 79th Street with affordable housing project
Mayor Brandon Johnson, alongside city officials and residents, marked the opening of Auburn Gresham Apartments, a $47 million affordable housing initiative on 79th Street.
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Chicago parks slated for $12.7M boost through TIF funding
Two park improvement projects in Chicago are set to receive a total of $12.7 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funding, as proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to the City Council.
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City considers converting historic building into mixed-income housing
The city is considering a proposal to convert five floors of the historic Continental and Commercial building at 208 S. LaSalle St. into residential units.
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Rector Building in Chicago designated as an official city landmark
The Rector Building, located at 79 W. Monroe St. in the Loop, has been granted official landmark status by the Chicago City Council.
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Chicago proposes funding for adaptive reuse project in historic Loop building
Twelve floors of the historic Harris Trust and Savings Bank building at 111 W. Monroe St. in Chicago are set to undergo a significant transformation.
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Chicago proposes landmark status for former WAX TRAX! Records building
The former home of WAX TRAX!
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Chicago approves grants for historic church restorations
Two historic churches on Chicago's Near West Side are set to receive preservation funding through Adopt-A-Landmark grants, as approved by the City Council.
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Chicago expands workforce solutions program with $12.2M funding
Chicago's Workforce Solutions program is set to expand citywide, following the approval of a proposal by Mayor Johnson.
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Washington Park to get new community center with city land sale
Sunshine Gospel Ministries is set to develop a community center in Washington Park, aided by the proposed sale of 4.1 acres of city-owned land.
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City Council approves tax incentive for Congress Theater redevelopment
The Congress Theater complex in Logan Square is set for an $87.8 million rehabilitation, aided by a Cook County Class L property tax incentive approved by the City Council.
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Chicago's Rector Building proposed for landmark status
The Rector Building in Chicago's Loop may soon be designated as an official city landmark.
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Adopt-A-Landmark grants proposed for Near West Side church restorations
Two historic churches on Chicago's Near West Side are set to receive preservation funding through the Adopt-A-Landmark grants.