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Excavators lay idle awaiting the next phase of construction at the site of a coming 7-Eleven gas station and Starbucks drive-through at 3747 S. Archer Ave., Chicago.

: Published December 12, 2021

Build-out has begin for a planned Starbucks drive-through restaurant and 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station at a long-vacant plot at South Western Avenue and South Archer Avenue in Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.

Build-out begins for Starbucks drive-through and 7-Eleven convenience store and gas station.
City-issued building permits detail scope of current work and anticipated permits for interiors and underground gas tanks.
Site renderings from developer show prospective layouts and building elevations.

The 35th/Archer Orange Line El Station and surrounding area is one of 11 projects selected by the City of Chicago for its inaugural Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Pilot Program.

: Published November 22, 2021

The 35th/Archer Orange Line El station and surrounding area is the focus of a winning project to bring equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) to Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.

Chicago's Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) Pilot Program picks 35th/Archer Orange Line El stop.
Award comes with $15,000 for technical assistance, traffic study and multi-language engagement.
McKinley Park Development Council wins project, aligning with McKinley Park Neighborhood Plan.

McKinley Park’s iconic clock tower is for sale as part of a $12 million package that also includes three historic Central Manufacturing District warehouses.

: Published November 13, 2021

The iconic Central Manufacturing District faux clock tower at South Damen Avenue and West Pershing road is for sale along with adjacent buildings and property, while multiple commercial plots on Ashland Avenue change hands.

Iconic faux clock tower in McKinley Park lists for sale along with adjacent property and warehouses.
Stonemont Financial Group continues commercial property investments along Ashland Avenue, says Chicago real estate publication.
Tower, other Central Manufacturing District buildings are not protected from demolition.

Preservation Chicago Director of Research & Special Projects Max Chavez points toward the curved rear of the S.A. Maxewll Company building, now the 36Squared Business Incubator, on the tour of the Original East District of the Central Manufacturing District.

: Published November 11, 2021

Preservation Chicago led a tour of the Original East District of Chicago's Central Manufacturing District, highlighting the area's business history, architecture and endangered status for many of its buildings.

Preservation Chicago leads a tour of the Original East District of Chicago's Central Manufacturing District.
Business history and architecture of the Central Manufacturing District is disappearing due to neglect and demolition.
Buildings must be protected and landmarked, says executive director.

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A screen capture of the November 4, 2021, Community Challenge presentation shows McKinley Park Community Garden lead Nicholas Efronsis explaining the new proposed gardens and features for park space at West 38th Street and South Damen Avenue, Chicago.

: Published November 8, 2021

As one of three finalists for $1.5 million in funding for McKinley Park, a group of neighborhood organizations pitched their proposal to become the Southwest Side winner of the Chicago Works Community Challenge.

$1.5 million in park improvements is on the line in the Chicago Works Community Challenge program for the Southwest Side.
McKinley Park neighborhood organizations propose garden expansion, adding roller skating to ice rink.
Response sought for community survey to bolster neighborhood application.

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