The Chicago Park District has announced millions of dollars in investments for parks across the city, including the creation of a new park on the South Side. Funding for the various projects comes from a mix of TIF money, Park District funds, and other sources. Construction dates vary, with most work set to begin at the start of 2026.
The Chicago City Council has approved updated plans for the Hub 32 development at 132 North Kedzie Avenue in East Garfield Park. Bound by West Maypole Avenue to the south, the project will rise next to the CTA Green Line Kedzie station and across the street from The Hatchery. The project was first revealed in 2023 as part of a city RFQ.
Chicago’s City Council has approved revised plans for a residential development at 5056 North Ashland Avenue in Ravenswood. Located at the corner of West Carmen Avenue near Andersonville, the proposal will replace a vacant lot as well as two single-family homes. The project was first revealed this summer and has since gone through community feedback.
Plans have been revealed for a massive new data center at 2538 South Wabash Avenue within the Near South Side. Bound by the Stevenson Expressway to the north and the CTA Green Line tracks to the west, the project would rehabilitate an existing commercial structure and replace the adjacent vacant lot.
Details have been revealed for a new health and job training hub at 3446 West North Avenue in Humboldt Park. Located at the intersection with North St. Louis Avenue, the new structure will replace a large surface parking lot just west of the namesake park. The effort is being led by ASI Health and designed by local architecture firm UrbanWorks.
