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Congress Theater. Rendering by Woodhouse Tinucci Architects

Funding Proposed For Congress Theater Redevelopment In Logan Square

7:45 am on March 6, 2022 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development has introduced a notion to provide partial funding for the renovation of the long-vacant Congress Theater at 2135 N Milwaukee Avenue in Logan Square. Located on the intersection with N Rockwell Street, the historical movie house has been in the process of securing a redevelopment for many years with local developer Baum Revision taking over the property mid-2021, working with Woodhouse Tinucci Architects on the new vision for the city landmark.

Details Revealed For Altenheim Line Trail On The West Side

7:45 am on January 20, 2022 By Ian Achong

Initial details for the framework of a new elevated trail on the west side spanning Homan Square and North Lawndale have been reviewed by the Committee on Design. In what is a first for the committee, the plan for the ‘Altenheim Line’ was presented by the Department of Planning and Development who is working with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Department of Housing, along with the design team consisting of SOM, HOOD Design Studio, and Latent Design.

Goals of Committee on Design. Slide by Department of Planning and Development

City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development to Launch Committee on Design

7:30 am on March 20, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Department of Planning and Development for the City of Chicago will launch the Committee on Design as a part of the planning and review process for developments in Chicago. This new committee is aimed to establish a platform for standardized, elevated design while expediting the Department of Planning and Development review process.

Development Concepts for 3400-18 W Ogden Avenue. Diagrams by StudioGang

DPD Issues Request for Proposals for Four Sites in INVEST South/West Neighborhoods

7:30 am on December 12, 2020 By Lukas Kugler

With approval from the Community Development Commission, the Chicago Department of Planning & Development has issued four Request for Proposals for sites across neighborhoods in southern and western Chicago, as part of the INVEST South/West initiative. The four sites are located in Bronzeville, North Lawndale, New City, and South Chicago.

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