Zoning has been partially approved for the upcoming redevelopment of the former Florence Crittenton Anchorage at 2678 W Washington Boulevard in East Garfield Park. Located just east of the intersection with N California Avenue, the vacant estate became a historical landmark in 2023 and is preparing for a new life as a community center and more.
A groundbreaking has been held for the new home of BandWith Chicago at 134 S California Avenue in East Garfield Park. Located near the intersection with W Adams Street, the project will redevelop an existing industrial building for the headquarters of the non-profit organization. Most recently the project scored major funding from the city in prep for construction.
Revised plans have been revealed for the mixed-use expansion of the Black Ensemble Theater (BE) at 4427 N Clark Street in Uptown. Dubbed ‘The Free To BE Village’, the multi-structure development was originally revealed last year and will rise across the street from the current home of the Black Ensemble Theater.
A groundbreaking ceremony has been held for the Sankofa Village Wellness Center at 4301 W Madison Street in West Garfield Park. Located on the corner with S Kildare Avenue, the project has been in the works for multiple years and will replace a vacant lot at the heart of the neighborhood. Work on the development has been led by The Garfield Park Rite to Wellness Collaborative.
The Chicago City Council has approved the new community center at 6020 S King Drive in Washington Park. Dubbed the Sunshine Community Center, the new structure will replace a vacant lot on the southwest corner of Washington Park itself. The project is being led by Sunshine Gospel Ministries who would be relocating from their current location nearby.
