South Archer Avenue bisects Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood and other community areas, and the City of Chicago is seeking feedback and ideas for improving this major corridor on the Southwest Side.

The Moving Archer Forward initiative is a Chicago Department of Planning and Development study to evaluate how Archer Avenue is used, likely development opportunities supported by rezoning and how to support Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) near Orange Line El stations.

Click here to take the survey ( Spanish version here ; Chinese version here ). 

The survey runs through Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025. McKinley Park neighborhood residents, businesses, organizations and stakeholders all have an interest in seeing Archer thoughtfully developed, so reply today!

The deadline to take the Moving Archer Forward Community Survey has been extended to Friday, November 14, 2025. Click the following links to provide feedback on the development of Chicago's South Archer Avenue:

• In English
• En Español
• 中文

The program is also asking local businesses to weigh in with a business survey that solicits feedback through December 15, 2025. Click the following links to take the business survey:

• In English
• En Español
• 中文

This study, conducted by the City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development , focuses on a long-term plan for South Archer Avenue from South Halsted Street to South Cicero Avenue, including its stretch in the McKinley Park neighborhood.