North Lawndale

City Announces Winners Of We Rise Together Grant

7:30 am on December 29, 2021 By Ian Achong

The seven winners of the We Rise Together grant have been announced across the south and west sides in predominantly Black and Latino communities. The $6.7 million grant is the result of a program from the Chicago Community Trust that began in 2020 as the pandemic disproportionately affected communities of color and is aimed at assisting the areas recover. Learning from the recession, the winners range from small businesses to new construction representing the resilience of all Chicago’s neighborhoods.

Committee On Zoning Approves Residential Development At 3401 W Ogden Avenue In North Lawndale

7:30 am on November 26, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Committee on Zoning has approved the rezoning for a new mixed-use development at 3401 W Ogden Avenue in North Lawndale. Developer East Lake Management & Development Co. filed to rezone from Planned Development 833 to Residential Planned Development, partnering with local design firm JGMA on the project which will replace an existing parking lot with a small basketball court on the corner with S Homan Avenue.

Preservation Chicago Nominates Seven New Sites For Landmark Status

7:30 am on October 13, 2021 By Ian Achong

Preservation Chicago has nominated seven new sites for landmark status with the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The seven locations are spread out across the city and represent multiple architectural styles, typologies, and scales that hold significance to the city and its historical legacy.

Department Of Transportation Confirms Additional 45 Miles Of Bike Lanes in 2022

7:30 am on September 24, 2021 By Ian Achong

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) confirms plans to finish building nearly 100 miles of new and improved bike lanes over the next year throughout the City of Chicago. In a collaboration with the Chicago Community Cycling Network, the city will continue to work with locals to identify gaps in the current bike network system as the number of bikers increase every year.

Lawndale Redefined. Rendering by Wight & Company

Invest South/West Initiative Selects Four Winners for South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City RFP Sites

7:30 am on August 25, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The City of Chicago’s Invest South/West Initiative has selected winners for the next four RFP sites in Chicago. Located in four neighborhoods, the sites are located in South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City.

Phase 1 at Ogden Commons. Rendering by The Habitat Company

A Look at the Completed First Phase of Ogden Commons in North Lawndale

7:45 am on August 22, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Retail leasing has begun for the first phase of the Ogden Commons megadevelopment, situated in the North Lawndale neighborhood. The three-story commercial building, located at 2650 W Ogden Avenue, has been developed by The Habitat Company in partnership with Sinai Health System. The first floor will house retail space for Wintrust Bank, Momentum Coffee, and Ja’Grill, while the upper two floors will provide outpatient service space for Sinai Health System. Prior to the new construction, the site was occupied by a vacant lot.

Pentecostal Church of Holiness. Image by CCL

City Council Approves Landmark Status for Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale

7:30 am on May 30, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Chicago City Council has approved the landmark status for the Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale. Formerly named Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is located at 4208 W 15th Street, at the intersection of W 15th Street and S Keeler Avenue. Originally constructed in 1932, the structure was designed by architect Louis Guenzel.

Permits Issued for 1911 S Homan Avenue in North Lawndale

7:00 am on April 29, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Construction permits have been issued for a three-story residential building at 1911 S Homan Avenue in North Lawndale. Oscar Tovar is the filing owner, whose plans include two total units, a rear open porch, and a two-car detached garage. The new structure will replace a currently vacant lot, which was previously occupied by a two-story residence damaged in a fire several years ago.

Demolition Permits issued for 2130 S Central Park Avenue in North Lawndale

7:00 am on April 28, 2021 By Jack Crawford

Demolition permits have been issued for a three-story masonry building at 2130 S Central Park Avenue, located near the southern edge of North Lawndale. It is unclear what the owner, EAM Properties LLC, is planning to have replace the former convent building. However, the property is zoned for RT-4, which allows for two-flats, townhouses, low-density apartment buildings, and single family homes. RT-4 also permits a floor area ratio of up to 1.2, whereby any new development may have up to 1.2 times the square footage of the lot itself.

Final Landmark Recommendation Approved for Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale

7:30 am on April 11, 2021 By Lukas Kugler

The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved the final landmark recommendation for the Pentecostal Church of Holiness in North Lawndale. Formerly named Our Lady of Lourdes, the church is located at 4208 W 15th Street, at the intersection of W 15th Street and S Keeler Avenue. Originally constructed in 1932, the structure was designed by architect Louis Guenzel.

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