Real Estate & Development News
A community meeting to present and discuss development proposals for a massive Central Manufacturing District warehouse and adjacent city-owned property is set for Tuesday, March 7, 2023.
- Department of Planning and Development targets March 7, 2023, for community meeting on Central Manufacturing District development.
- Teams for top three proposals to a City of Chicago RFP will present their projects, answer questions.
- Meeting venue is yet to be announced, but will be soon, planning department says.
Read more: Planning Department Sets Date for Pershing Road Development Presentations
A standing-room-only crowd packed the community meeting about the BLOC cannabis dispensary proposed by Justice Cannabis Co. for the northeast corner of South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Packed crowd hears details, gets questions answered from Justice Cannabis Co.
- Chicago-based firm proposes a BLOC cannabis dispensary on the northeast corner of South Ashland and West 35th Street.
- Final step for dispensary approval is a to-be-announced hearing of Chicago's Zoning Board of Appeals.
Read more: Residents, Stakeholders Query Cannabis Dispensary Reps at Community Meeting
The McKinley Park neighborhood's stretch of West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is targeted for rezoning and streetscaping, announced 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca.
- West 35th Street between South Archer and South Paulina avenues is a target for rezoning and streetscaping.
- 12th Ward Alderwoman Anabel Abarca announces initiative, including coordination with the 11th Ward for properties on north side of 35th Street.
- McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan calls for a "main street experience" on 35th Street.
A BLOC cannabis dispensary run by Justice Cannabis Co. seeks a home in the currently vacant commercial building at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street, with a public meeting slated for Monday, February 6.
- BLOC cannabis dispensary seeks home at South Ashland Avenue and West 35th Street.
- Location to be run by Justice Cannabis Co.
- Public meeting set for Monday, February 6, to provide more information and answer questions.
The long-sought redevelopment of city-owned properties at 1819 and 1869 W. Pershing Road took another step forward with the pick of three finalists proposing movie studios, retail, housing and more.
- Long-sought redevelopment of 1819 and 1869 W. Pershing Road takes another step forward with finalists' proposals.
- Movie studio space, housing, retail and other uses proposed by three different developers.
- Community outreach about proposals to come in February, and a decision on a finalist as soon as this summer.
Read more: City Names Three Finalists for Overhaul of Pershing Road Warehouse Property
