All items under Dispositions, ANLAP, Acquisitions, Change of Use, and TIF Plan Updates approved.

D1: The sole purpose of this proposal is to add a daycare as permitted use to the building at 369 W Grand Avenue. Maximum capacity will be 150 children, with 19 staff members onsite. $1.5m in total project costs, and will create 60 construction jobs for the build-out.

Item D1 passes.
D2: Proposal to rezone the property at 2501 N Elston Ave so that they can remove a portion of land from the planned development boundaries.
D3: Proposal to rezone 2501 N Elston Ave so that they can include additional property within the development boundary.

Parcels to be removed and parcels to be added, along with pedestrian context looking east from Elston. #chicago #planning #development https://t.co/LRBSG51uLP

No other changes proposed for D2 and D3. Both pass. #chicago #planning #development

D4: Proposal to rezone the property at 1356-1366 W Lake Street, in the Near West Side community, to allow for the operation of a tattoo studio. No structural or exterior changes will be made. #chicago #cityplanning #development #tattoos #tattoostudio #tattoo https://t.co/rHxFw0YyD8

Existing street context. This is a black-founded, venture backed company. 8-12 full time positions will be created, with intentions for the hiring ratio to be 65% people of color and 25% women. Proposal passes. #chicago #BlackOwnedBusiness #tattooartists #development #tattoos https://t.co/x9GM2CVjmM

D5: A proposal to construct a new baseball field and renovate two existing baseball diamonds north of Hayes Drive. The renovations include replacement of the existing infields, installation of new player benches and pathways, and general ADA improvements. #chicago #baseball https://t.co/KkYAQF3Pz0

South Lakefront Framework Plan. #chicago #development #sports #baseball #cityplanning #parks https://t.co/KCt976FYrd

Community benefits. This project has exceeded its M/WBE requirements, with 30% minority participation and 54% women participation. #chicago #minoritybusinesses #WomeninBusiness #development #cityplanning #baseball #sports https://t.co/BFsOcwcsAG

Item D5 passes.
D6: Proposal to rezone the site at 2222 S Michigan Ave so that they can renovate the existing building to construct a 1 story rooftop. It will contain commercial, retail, restaurant, rooftop patio, lodging and entertainment uses. #chicago #development #commercial https://t.co/9MCT7oXnvu

The Wabash side is where the residential entry will be, and the Wabash side of the rooftop will be accessible to residents only. #chicago #planning #citydevelopment #community #commercial #buildings https://t.co/pzLwzuRGZH

Total project costs are $62.5 million. It will create 150 permanent and temp positions, with 26% MBE, 6% WBE, and local hiring goals. There will be 8 affordable units on-site (20%) and average of 60% AMI (area-median income) #chicago #affordability #affordablehousing #development https://t.co/ajK0C09RRu

Commissioners expressed support for the project. Ald. Dowell: "I am very excited about this development. As Comm. Reyes stated it's an interesting concept that I'm sure will work here." Motion to approve Item D6 passed. #chicago #development #cityplanning #urbanplanning #housing

D7: Proposal to rezone the properties at 4651 N. Western Ave & 2320-2332 W Leland Ave to construct a 6 story, 63-unit affordable housing building with 36 parking spots and ground floor commercial space. It's directly across from the CTA Brown Line. #chicago #development #housing https://t.co/fDPjdySxR9

Elevations and renders. 100% of units will be affordable.
#chicago #development #cityplanning #urbanplanning #housing #affordability #housingaffordability https://t.co/Fz1TGyhgw5

It'll be a pedestrian-friendly public realm with outdoor seating, widened sidewalks, and beautified streetscapes with trees and other plants. #chicago #development #urbandevelopment #urbanism #affordablehousing #housing #cityplanning #urbanism #greenways #pedestrianfriendly https://t.co/KAyOevrUyO

Comm. Reyes raised concern about balancing the budget for this - it will be difficult to build an energy efficient, well-constructed and beautifully landscaped project while also keeping rental prices affordable at around $487. She still very much supports it though. #chicago

Ald. Waguespack asked if the affordable units will remain affordable in perpetuity.
Answer: "They are at minimum 30 years income restricted."
#chicago #affordablehousing #housing #lincolnsquare #development #urbanplanning #cityplanning #urbanism #mixedusedevelopments

A few public commenters had referenced this development, saying that it would diversify the area. The Commission was asked to ignore the "racist dog-whistling" rhetoric used against this affordable housing project. #chicago #housing #development
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Commissioners then approved Item D7. Congratulations to Lincoln Square on the next affordable housing development to come to the area! #chicago #housing #affordability #housingcrisis #lincolnsquare #development #urbanplanning #cityplanning #affordablehousing

Item D8: A proposal to adopt the Western Avenue Corridor Study. It examines land uses, development patterns, and circulation from Addison to Howard St. #chicago #landuse #development #sustainability #traffic #cityplanning #urbanplanning
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Long-Term Vision. #chicago #westernavenue #development #urbanplanning #publicrealm #urbanism #cityplanning #neighborhoods https://t.co/kuEZR0MEC6

Timeline/proposed methods. This plan intends to intersect mixed-use developments with foot traffic, marrying commercial activity with residential zones. It will also support residents with affordable housing options. #chicago #housing #development #affordablehousing #urbanism https://t.co/l3PsH3hJ6s

Mobility improvements and strategies for community systems. 5 neighborhood centers (Byron, Lawrence, Bryn Mawr, Devon, & Lunt) would serve as hubs from where mixed-use density developments would spread outwards. #chicago #development #mixedusedevelopment #urbanism #urbanplanning https://t.co/LjEOtsP30V

Historic buildings up for re-use, and prioritization of underutilized sites for new construction. #chicago #development #zoning #urbanism #urbanplanning #cityplanning #mixedusedevelopment #business #commercial #community https://t.co/rCA6fiGBAQ

Aldermen Vasquez, Cox, and Martin expressed strong support for the study, and the Commission approved it with no further questions. #chicago #development #urbanism #community #urbanplanning #urbanism

D9: Proposal to adopt the Roseland Community Medical District Master Plan, which "sets forth the vision, physical framework, development strategy & design guidelines for the planning, design, construction, & operation of a mixed-use campus focused on high-quality patient care."

The Roseland Community Hospital has suffered from charges of medical malpractice, mismanagement, and negative federal inspection reports, as well as general disinvestment in the area. This Master Plan intends to reinvigorate the community with investment and serve adequate..

.. healthcare to the otherwise underserved community members. Planning narrative:
#chicago #healthcare #development https://t.co/b0dHpC3V7W

District locations and boundaries, which will serve 300,000 people in 12 community areas. #chicago #healthcare #development #medical #investment https://t.co/6haEQeutWp

Community responses to the plan, healthcare priorities, and sites for catalyzing these goals. #chicago #healthcare #development #urbanplanning #community #healthoutcomes #roseland #outpatient #medicaltreatment #medicine #medicalcare https://t.co/bmZpVyGSGM

Outpatient center and campus renders, and the medical district buildout. #chicago #healthcare #roseland #medical #community #healthoutcomes #outpatient #medicaltreatment #medicine #urbanplanning #medicalcare https://t.co/WqYK8Zlwsx

Implementation for years 1-10. #chicago #community #medicalcenter #medical #outpatient #roseland #healthcare #urbanplanning #outpatientcare #medicalcare #medicine #development https://t.co/q07XHht4mN

The Commission then approved the study. Congratulations to the Roseland Community for progress towards implementing this incredible outpatient center! #chicago #healthcare #roseland #community #development #urbanplanning #outpatientcare #medicalcare #medicine

Lastly, Chairman's Report on the Altenheim Framework Plan, which "sets the foundation for a recreational trail and string of open spaces on a two-mile section of elevated rail line in West Side in the communities of North Lawndale, East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park." https://t.co/EP9sz9WihY

Here's the full presentation:
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#chicago #development #urbanism

It intends to install a Parkway Theater, Arts & Music Community Center, and Campus Green along trail line to activate surrounding areas. Here are the equitable planning pillars, trail plans and areas:
#chicago #development #urbanism https://t.co/kerOtAz0Ez

More details on the Parkway Theater, Campus Green, and Community Arts centers:
#chicago #development #urbanism #arts https://t.co/4BHBfLpoTx

Homan Square focus area plans. This area should complement the investments in the trail line and add points of connectivity which would bring together opportunities for recreation, work, and commercial activity. #chicago #development #urbanism #homansquare #recreation #parks https://t.co/YGOR5Sh4H9

Homan Square public realm improvements, and implementation plans for the sites.
#chicago #development #urbanism #arts #greenways #recreation #parks #community https://t.co/b3ReyzUi5e

After the Altenheim Line report was concluded, the Commission adjourned around 3pm CST.
#chicago #development #cityplanning #urbanplanning

Public Comments:
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives President, David Doid, on the Roseland Community Medical District plan: "There is no neighborhood in Chicago that has suffered more during the pandemic & has had the health disparities and inequities exposed
more than Roseland.

.. As we look to recover and rise out of the devastation that COVID has left behind, we need a creative comprehensive strategy that puts health equity first while creating vast economic development opportunities. The Roseland Medical District Master Plan is that strategy."

Alex Nelson, on the Western Ave affordable housing project: "Lincoln Square has suffered a decrease in population in the last 10 years & the cost of housing has become unaffordable for both new arrivals and long time residents. The community has demonstrated
a strong commitment..

.. to reversing this trend, continuing our proud tradition of being a welcoming neighborhood, providing opportunities to a growing and diverse population. [..] We are eager to welcome our new neighbors." Several more speakers advocated for this project, echoing the sentiment..

.. that the area has become increasingly more unaffordable. Businesses would benefit, it's an area well-served by transit, and the project itself includes units large enough to accommodate families. #chicago #affordablehousing #housing #development
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