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Recent News About City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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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.
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Congress Theater redevelopment supported by new tax incentive
The Congress Theater in Logan Square is set for a major redevelopment, with the introduction of a Cook County Class L property tax incentive aimed at supporting its rehabilitation.
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Century and Consumers Buildings gain landmark status through unique city process
The Century and Consumers Buildings in Chicago have been granted landmark status through a unique process outlined in the municipal code.
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City approves grant for new Austin art gallery and caf
A vacant building in Austin will be transformed into an arts space and café with the help of a $662,778 grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.
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City Council approves expansion of Diversey/Chicago River TIF district
An amendment to the Diversey/Chicago River Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district has been approved by the City Council.
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Chicago unveils plans for LaSalle Street's mixed-use transformation
The Chicago Departments of Planning & Development (DPD) and Transportation (CDOT) have unveiled "A Vision for LaSalle Street," a framework aimed at revitalizing the area between Wacker Drive and Jackson Boulevard.
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Chicago awards $30M for community development
A health center in Washington Park, a nutritional facility in Riverdale, and a learning center in South Lawndale are among the projects to benefit from Community Development Grants announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Planning...
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North Lawndale set for $40 million housing development under new initiative
Ninety-nine new homes valued at $40 million are set to be developed in North Lawndale, as announced by the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) through its Missing Middle housing initiative.
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Chicago considers landmark status for historic Kingdom Baptist Church
Kingdom Baptist Church in Austin is on the path to becoming an official Chicago landmark.
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Chicago approves expansion for Diversey/Chicago River TIF District
An amendment to the Diversey/Chicago River Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district was approved by City Council, aiming to support the ongoing redevelopment of the CHA's Julie C. Lathrop Homes housing complex.