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Five years after city leaders created an Equitable Transit-Oriented Development plan to spur development near public transit on the South and West sides, a new report touts "substantial progress" on many of those 2021 recommendations. wbez.org/real-estate-develop…
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Check out Block Club's article on the winning proposal to repurpose a former Rogers Park firehouse at 1721-23 W. Greenleaf Ave. Selected via DPD RFP, the $3 million project will transform the site into a coffee house with event and office space. Read more: bit.ly/4upWyQp
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Twenty-five office-to-residential conversion projects are underway in downtown Chicago as of June 2026 — more than the last 20 years combined. Valued at $1.8 billion, the 3,900 units are repurposing approximately 4 million square feet of underutilized commercial space.
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The Bronzeville Trail Framework Plan Open House on June 3 was the first public engagement for the trail planning process, bringing together more than 150 Bronzeville community members at Wendell Phillips High School. Sign up for updates on the plan at Chicago.gov/BronzevilleTrail.
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CDC approved up to $201.6 million in TIF for $234.9 million in proposed public infrastructure and open space upgrades on a 31-acre site at Southport Avenue and Cortland Street in Lincoln Park as part of JDL Development and Kayne Anderson's Foundry Park mega-project.
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Eligible costs include planned transportation and utility upgrades, a riverwalk and parkland. Located on the north half of the former Lincoln Yards site, the $3 billion Foundry Park project includes up to 3,737 residences and 970,000 square feet of office, retail and hotel space.
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The June meeting of the Community Development Commission is underway. Follow along on the livestream: vimeo.com/event/2354896
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DPD announced today that redevelopment proposals are being accepted for the former 20th District Police Station site in Lincoln Square. A pre-submission webinar will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Applications are due by Sept. 8. Visit Chicago.gov/RFPs.
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Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant applications are open until 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30 for businesses in portions of Albany Park, McKinley Park, New City, North Park, Lincoln Square and other communities. Learn more at Chicago.gov/SBIF.
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RT @streetsblogchi: Ellen Steinke's report on the recent Bronzeville Trail meeting got people jazzed about the elevated path. "I'm so excit…
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The Bronzeville Trail open house drew a big crowd as the community-led rail-trail plan moves forward. chi.streetsblog.org/2026/06/…
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Join DPD and the Midway Chamber of Commerce from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 at 6422 W. Archer Ave. for an informational meeting on the City's Community Development Grant program. Spanish translation will be provided at the event. Register: bit.ly/43jXYRs
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A $23 million mixed-use project was selected as the winning proposal for .84 acres of vacant land in Auburn Gresham. Led by GonSosa Development, the 65,812-square-foot building includes 46 mixed-income apartments, 12,000 square feet of retail space and outdoor parking.
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Chicago DPD retweeted
WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends The 1901 Project Groundbreaking.  x.com/i/broadcasts/1oKMvvOvp…
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Chicago DPD retweeted
A Rogers Park firehouse could become a cafe and co-working space as developers work to restore it. blockclubchi.co/4vm72ky
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DPD is hosting a virtual meeting for the Pilsen Industrial Corridor Study at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Visit lnkd.in/gZexu2TT to register and also share your input through a community survey.
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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Advocate Trinity Hospital Groundbreaking.  x.com/i/broadcasts/1RJjppaap…

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Join DPD for a June 3 open house on the community-led planning process for an elevated trail and green space in Bronzeville on the former Kenwood rail embarkment. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wendell Phillips Academy High School Gym. Register: bit.ly/3OWgHPn
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DPD is seeking transit-oriented development proposals for a 2.9-acre site in Roseland adjacent to a planned Red Line Extension station at 111th Street. Register for a June 24 webinar and learn more ahead of the Aug. 31 application deadline at Chicago.gov/RFPs.
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In observance of AAPI month, DPD is highlighting three Asian-owned businesses that recently received Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants for permanent building improvements and repairs. Check out their transformations!
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