City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
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Mayor proposes TIF support for conversion of Loop office space
Seven floors of the high-rise at 79 W. Monroe St. would be converted from office space to 117 mixed-income residential units through $28 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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West Town manufacturer receives property tax incentive
A landscape decor company was approved by City Council today for a Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive that will support a planned construction project in West Town.
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Renovated Ramova Theater named city landmark
The recently restored Ramova Theater complex in Bridgeport was designated as an official Chicago landmark by City Council today.
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Property tax incentives proposed for four industrial projects
Four West Side industrial projects would save more than $13 million in property taxes through Cook County incentives proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Landmark status proposed for Mars candy factory in Austin
The Spanish Revival facade of the Mars candy factory in Austin would be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a proposal introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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TIF support proposed for Timeline Theater project in Uptown
Timeline Theater’s planned $40 million Uptown performance venue would be supported by up to $14 million in Tax Increment Financing proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mayor proposes leases for community plazas on city-owned land
A trio of new public open spaces in Grand Boulevard, Englewood, and North Lawndale would operate for three more years through formal leases proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mayor proposes TIF funding for East Garfield Park performing arts center
BandWith Chicago, a youth performing arts and wellness advocacy organization, is set to establish a $12.3 million permanent headquarters in East Garfield Park. The financial proposal for this project was introduced to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mayor proposes funding for two open space projects
A proposed garden in Uptown and a school athletic field in West Town would be created through $800,000 in Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) allocations proposed to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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City Council approves over $1 million for three open space projects
Three open space projects were approved by City Council today for more than $1 million in funding from the Department of Planning and Development’s Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) program.
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City Council approves tax incentive for new Ashburn supermarket
The recently completed Pete's Fresh Market store in Ashburn was approved for a Cook County Class 7(d) property tax incentive by City Council today to help offset construction costs.
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Community development grant funding round opens today
A new round of Community Development Grants (CDG) is being made available through the Department of Planning and Development (DPD), Commissioner Ciere Boatright announced today. The grants can cover up to 75% of eligible costs involving new construction, rehabilitation, or both.
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Chicago proposes over $1 million for three open space projects
Three open space projects would receive more than $1 million in funding from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development’s Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) program under proposals introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Property tax incentive proposed for West Town manufacturer
A landscape décor company would utilize a Cook County Class 6(b) property tax incentive proposed to City Council today for a planned construction project in West Town.
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Landmark status proposed for renovated Ramova Theater complex
The recently restored Ramova Theater complex in Bridgeport is set to be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a proposal introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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South Lawndale warehouse proposed for landmark status
The former Jackson Storage and Van Co. warehouse in South Lawndale may soon be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a proposal introduced to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Landmark status proposed for Pilsen’s St. Adalbert Parish
The former St. Adalbert Parish complex in Pilsen would be designated as an official Chicago landmark under a proposal introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Pilsen TIF amendment proposed to support local businesses
The Pilsen Industrial Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is set for expansion to provide increased financial support for property owners and small businesses in the Lower West Side. The proposal, introduced to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson, aims to extend the TIF district by adding 685 acres to the existing 907-acre area.
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Development grant proposed for Plant Chicago's new circular economy headquarters
Plant Chicago plans to renovate a former firehouse at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. into its mixed-use headquarters with the support of an $825,000 Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) grant proposed to City Council by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Tax incentive proposed for redeveloped Lake View site
HSG Belmont Clark LLC would receive a Cook County Class C property tax incentive to support its recently completed commercial structure in Lake View under a proposal introduced to City Council today by Mayor Brandon Johnson.