City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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Proposal for community plaza in East Garfield Park presented to City Council
A proposal to create a new community plaza in East Garfield Park was introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Landmark status proposed for former Harris Trust & Savings Bank complex
The former Harris Trust & Savings Bank complex, located at 111 W. Monroe St. in the Loop, is set to receive official landmark status according to a proposal introduced to the City Council today.
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North Lawndale site set for redevelopment with $71M industrial complex
A $71.3 million industrial complex is proposed for redevelopment at a former illegal dump site in North Lawndale.
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Tax incentive approved for O'Hare industrial facility
A $52.3 million industrial facility at O’Hare International Airport has been granted a Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive.
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City Council approves tax incentive for Near West Side industrial project
A new industrial complex is set to be developed on the Near West Side with the aid of a property tax incentive.
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Proposal seeks landmark status for Morning Star Baptist Church
Grand Boulevard's Morning Star Baptist Church in Chicago may soon receive official landmark status.
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Thrive Exchange celebrates construction milestone with support from city officials
Mayor Brandon Johnson and Alderman Greg Mitchell, along with DL3 Realty, South Shore residents, and city officials, gathered to mark a significant milestone in the construction of Thrive Exchange.
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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.