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ALT A group of people stands at a ceremonial groundbreaking event, each holding a shovel. They are wearing helmets and standing in front of a mural that depicts vibrant figures with raised fists and musical themes.
ALT The image shows a mural on a wall with the text "Powered By R.A.G.E. Resident Association of Greater Englewood." The foreground includes a chain-link fence.
ALT A group of seven individuals wearing hard hats stands together at a construction site. They are smiling and dressed in casual attire with some wearing jeans and others in colorful skirts or pants. The setting includes a partially built structure with exposed bricks and construction materials.
ALT A public event with a person speaking on a stage under a canopy. The audience is seated in front, listening attentively. The stage is decorated with colorful balloons.
ALT The image is a flyer for the Washington Park/Woodlawn RFP Developers Open House on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 PM to 8 PM at St. Edmund's/CICS Washington Park, 6105 S. Michigan Ave. It invites the 20th Ward community to discuss RFP proposals. Parking is available between Michigan and Indiana Avenue along 61st Street. Logos for "Build Better Together" and "Janette Taylor Alderman" are displayed. The background features a brick building captioned as a former firehouse at 1471/19 E. 62nd Pl. Visit Chicago.gov/RFPs for more information.
ALT This is a screenshot of an article from Block Club Chicago. The headline reads: "Rogers Park Firehouse Could Become Cafe, Co-Working Space As Developers Work To Restore It." The building in the image is a brick fire station with two garage doors, arched windows, and a worn facade. The article is reported by Madison Savedra, dated June 2, 2026.
ALT Map of downtown Chicago indicating locations of office-to-residential conversion projects, totaling over 3,930 units and $1.8 billion in project costs. The projects are marked with dots, classified as either LaSalle Revitalization Project or Private Market Project. The map includes a list of addresses with unit numbers and identifies well‑known streets like LaSalle, Monroe, Michigan, and Wacker. The Chicago Department of Planning and Development logo is in the lower right corner.
ALT Aerial view of a building at 1940 W. Foster Ave., outlined in red. Text overlay reads: "Build Better Together," "Now Open: 1940 W. Foster Request for Proposals," with "Mayor Brandon Johnson" and "DPD Department of Planning and Development" logos. Website: "Chicago.gov/RFPs.
ALT A group of people stand together holding a large ribbon. Above them is text promoting a Community Development Grant Informational Meeting, including date, time, and location details. There are logos for the City of Chicago and the Midway Chamber of Commerce.
ALT This image features a design proposal for a $23M mixed-use project in Auburn Gresham. The architectural renderings show a modern building near 8676-94 S. Vincennes Ave, with trees and people visible in the surroundings. The image includes logos for the City of Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson, and the Department of Planning and Development, along with a website link: Chicago.gov/RFPs.
ALT Aerial view of an industrial corridor with the Chicago skyline in the background. Overlay text reads: "Pilsen Industrial Corridor Study Virtual Webinar," with details for Tuesday, June 9, 6 – 7 P.M. Invitation to join the virtual meeting to share input and shape the new corridor plan. Visit Chicago.gov/PilsenIndustrial to register and learn more. Logo of Chicago Department of Planning and Development in the top left corner.
