Construction is officially underway for the upcoming DuSable Park at 451 North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Decades in the making, the small park will replace a long-vacant peninsula connected to the ongoing multi-tower 400 LSD development. A small groundbreaking event was held by the Park District along with city officials last week.
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 Plan Commission has approved the plans for DuSable Park at 451 North DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. The project will redevelop a small vacant peninsula surrounded by Lake Michigan and connected to the upcoming spire replacement, 400 LSD. The effort is being led by the Park District, with partial funding from Related Midwest.
The Chicago Park District has released the first iteration of its framework plan for the future of Grant Park in The Loop. Bounded by East Randolph Street to the north and East Roosevelt Road to the south, the 319-acre park is commonly known as “Chicago’s Front Yard.” The plan outlines a vision for how the city could remodel and expand the park in the coming years.
New details have been revealed for the long-anticipated DuSable Park, located at 401 N DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Streeterville. Situated on a small peninsula east of the highway, the park has been in development for years, alongside the rapidly rising 400 N Lake Shore Drive project next door. Efforts are being led by the Chicago Park District and is partially funded by the 400 LSD development.
