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An architectural rendering shown at the February 2021 meeting of the McKinley Park Development Council displays the proposed transit-oriented development at 3595-99 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, which is planned to include on-site affordable units.

: Published April 19, 2021

The McKinley Park Development Council has released survey results showing support for transit-oriented development (TOD), which ties into the group's focus on neighborhood affordable housing: the subject of the council meeting on Wednesday, April 21.

McKinley Park Development Council releases survey results showing support for transit-oriented development (TOD).
Neighborhood group plans focus on local affordable housing at its meeting on Wednesday, April 21.
Council calls for neighborhood residents to join its TOD committee.

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One of the new pieces of street artwork on McKinley Park's flatiron building at 3473 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, says "Stop Asian Hate."

: Published April 18, 2021

McKinley Park's flatiron building at South Archer Avenue and West 35th Street received several new works of street art over the weekend of April 17-18, showcasing a theme of support for the local Asian and Chinese community.

Street artists show support for local Asian and Chinese community with new art on McKinley Park's flatiron building at 3473 S. Archer Ave.
New artwork fronts both Archer Avenue and 35th Street, created by the same group that painted there in support of a robbed ice cream paleta vendor.
Building is set for renovation, including new commercial storefront spaces.

: Published March 20, 2021

City of Chicago building permits issued on Friday, March 19, confirm Amazon's tenancy at the last-mile shipping warehouse at 3523 S. Ashland Ave., titling all sign permit descriptions with "Amazon Stockyards."

Amazon will be moving into the last-mile shipping warehouse at 3523 S. Ashland Ave., according to building permits issued on Friday, March 19.
Eight sign permits include a 26-foot-wide sign for an Amazon smile logo, plus ground and directional signs.
Building permit descriptions include "Amazon Stockyards" moniker.

A previous Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant helped the Aquinas Literacy Center, 1751 W. 35th St., Chicago, remake and beautify the facade of its building.

: Published March 19, 2021

The City of Chicago's Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) program is again opening up six-figure property improvement grants to local commercial and industrial businesses, with applications open April 1 to May 3.

Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants offer up to six figures in funding for qualifying projects.
City of Chicago program supports property improvements for commercial and industrial business owners.
Applications are open April 1 to May 3, with an informational seminar set for April 7.

Development Center Program Manager Veronica Pineau, left, speaks with Chef Laura Martinez, one of the clients of the 36Squared Business Incubator at 3636 S. Iron St., Chicago.

: Published March 16, 2021

The 36Squared Business Incubator is expanding with a new role and funding from the City of Chicago to be a Neighborhood Business Development Center, including onboarding new Program Manager Veronica Pineau.

36Squared Business Incubator joins Chicago's Neighborhood Business Development Center (NBDC) program.
Additional funding powers role for new Program Manager Veronica Pineau.
Incubator stands out as NBDC Innovation Center and for accessible, all-abilities business support.

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