City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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Recent News About City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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Uptown garden project receives city council approval for funding
A new community garden is set to be established in Uptown, located along the 4800 block of North Ravenswood Avenue.
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Chicago's City Civics Day returns with focus on community leadership
On November 9, Chicago will host the second annual City Civics Day, a free event aimed at promoting community engagement and public-private partnerships.
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City approves leases for community plazas on city-owned land
A trio of public open spaces in Grand Boulevard, Englewood, and North Lawndale will continue to operate for another three years. This extension comes after the City Council approved formal leases today as part of the Department of Planning and Development's Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program.
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Chicago expedites city land sale processes under new council-approved measures
City land dispositions will now follow an expedited sales process, a change approved by the City Council today. The procedural improvements were identified by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Cut the Tape initiative. These changes aim to streamline neighborhood revitalization efforts involving nearly 10,000 parcels of vacant land owned by the City.
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New tax rebate proposed for South Chicago quantum computing park
A new property tax rebate program has been introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson. The initiative aims to support the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) in South Chicago. The Cook County Class 8 MICRO incentive will designate approximately 480 acres of the former U.S. Steel site at 8080 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr. as eligible for reduced tax rates, specifically lowering them from 25 percent to 10 percent over a span of 30 years.
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South Lawndale warehouse gains Chicago landmark status
The former Jackson Storage and Van Co. warehouse in South Lawndale has been designated as an official Chicago landmark.
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East Garfield Park group receives funding for construction training center
An East Garfield Park workforce development organization is set to receive $3.71 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for its planned headquarters rehabilitation project at 3410 W. Lake St. This proposal was introduced to the City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mars candy factory in Austin designated as Chicago landmark
The Mars candy factory in Austin, designed in the Spanish Revival style, has been officially designated as a Chicago landmark by the City Council. The factory is located at 2019 N. Oak Park Ave. It features clay tile roofs, arched windows, and balconets that give it an appearance more akin to a country club than a traditional factory. This design allowed the complex to blend seamlessly with nearby residential areas when it opened in 1929.
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TimeLine Theatre's new venue receives City Council's TIF approval
TimeLine Theatre's upcoming $40 million venue in Uptown will receive financial backing through Tax Increment Financing (TIF) approved by the City Council. The TIF support could reach up to $14 million.
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City approves TIF support for residential conversion in Loop
The City Council has approved $28 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to support the conversion of seven floors at 79 W. Monroe St. from office space into 117 mixed-income residential units. The project, undertaken by Brown Derby LLC, is valued at $64.2 million and will offer 35% of its 41 units as affordable housing for households earning an average of 60% of the area median income.
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BandWith Chicago secures TIF funding for new East Garfield Park headquarters
BandWith Chicago, a nonprofit organization focused on youth performing arts and wellness advocacy, is set to establish a $12.3 million permanent headquarters in East Garfield Park. This development comes with financial backing from the City of Chicago, as approved by the City Council.
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Mayor proposes new recreation space for Lower West Side
A new garden and public space is being proposed for the Lower West Side. The plan, announced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, involves a $455,000 allocation from the Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF). This proposal was presented to the City Council for consideration.
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City Council approves TIF funding for Wilson Theater restoration
The Double Door music club is set to complete the restoration and reopening of the historic Wilson Theater in Uptown, following the approval of $5 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) by the City Council.
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Chicago approves tax incentives for four industrial projects
Four industrial projects on Chicago's West Side have been granted property tax incentives, totaling over $13 million in savings, following approval by the City Council. The incentives aim to boost development and job creation in the area.
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North Lawndale schools receive $10M in TIF funding for upgrades
Three public schools in North Lawndale are set to receive a total of $10 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for facility upgrades. This funding was approved by the City Council.
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Austin arts hub proposed with $980K grant from Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
A proposal for a $980,000 arts and cultural center in Austin has been put forward by Mayor Brandon Johnson. The initiative seeks to transform a vacant building into the Outwest Gallery and Cafe, utilizing a $663,000 grant from the Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. The project aims to create a 2,500-square-foot community space at 5249 W. Chicago Ave., featuring local art displays and offering healthy food through a pay-what-you-can model.
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City proposes over $5M for school facility improvements
Improvement projects at two Chicago Public Schools (CPS) facilities are set to receive over $5 million in city assistance. Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced proposals to the City Council to support these initiatives.
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Chicago opens applications for over 350 vacant lots redevelopment
More than 350 vacant lots owned by the City of Chicago are available for purchase and redevelopment into the winter, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Ciere Boatright announced today.
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Mayor proposes expedited process for select city land transactions
City land dispositions would undergo an expedited sales process through procedural improvements proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Cut the Tape initiative.
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City council approves $825K grant for Plant Chicago's new headquarters
Plant Chicago will renovate a former firehouse at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. as its mixed-use headquarters with support from an $825,000 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant approved by City Council today.