Real Estate & Development News
Six figures in grant funding is slated for employees and a riverfront bike path study at the McKinley Park Development Council.
- Six figures in grant funding are earmarked for McKinley Park Development Council personnel.
- Our Great Rivers grant engages consultant to study a bike path along the Sanitary and Ship Canal.
- Block grant to pay executive director salary and consultant for mission and governance changes.
Read more: Grants Pay for Employees, Riverfront Study, at Development Council
A McKinley Park Development Council board member said the council is recommending migrant sites to municipal officials without engaging the public.
- Sites for migrant housing in Chicago's McKinley Park recommended to municipal officials.
- Board member John Kugler says these decisions are being made without council or public input.
- Lack of transparency causes whistleblower to come forward.
2 commentsRead more: Development Council Choosing McKinley Park Migrant Housing Sites
The McKinley Park Development Council shared updates on McKinley Park neighborhood development at its September 2023 meeting.
- McKinley Park Development Council shares neighborhood updates at its September meeting.
- Historic warehouse overhaul on Pershing Road to feature new grocery store, residences and offices.
- 35th Street upzoning could bring more businesses to neighborhood commercial district.
The long-derelict Damen Silos on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal between Ashland and Damen avenues will not be demolished until assessment of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review.
- Demolition of Damen Silos stayed until assessment of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers review.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announces delay on decision for a City of Chicago demolition permit.
- Property owner Michael Tadin Jr. agrees with community engagement, permitting review.
Read more: Damen Silos Demolition Delayed Until U.S. Corps Review
West 35th Street is the focus of proposed zoning changes to add density and businesses, as presented at a meeting by alderwomen of the 11th and 12th wards, which share a border along the McKinley Park neighborhood street.
- West 35th Street under consideration for zoning changes that add density and businesses.
- Meeting from 11th Ward Alderwoman Nicole Lee and 12th Ward Alderwoman Julia Ramirez highlights proposals.
- UIC Urban Planning and Public Affairs, McKinley Park Development Council propose improvements along street.
