Chicago Department of Planning and Development

"The effort to keep food in their own community has led to a $5 million grant from the city to expand the Englewood farm at 5814 S. Wood St. to include a cafe, retail store and teaching and commercial kitchens."

Residents, business owners, students, and families are invited to participate in the fourth meeting for the 95th Street Corridor Plan from 6 - 8 p.m., Wed. July 10 at the CSU Jones Convocation Center. Attendees will reflect on the history of the area, imagine a vision for the future, provide input on community priorities, and discuss draft scenarios for new housing, businesses, and different neighborhood improvements. Learn more and register to attend at Chicago.gov/95th

🚨 Jobs alert! DPD is hiring contract review specialists in our finance division, an assistant zoning administrator in our zoning bureau, and a city planner in our historic preservation division. Learn more and apply today at http://Chicago.gov/Careers.

NOW OPEN! 🎉 Congrats to West Humboldt Park Development Council on the opening of WHPop, a new neighborhood plaza at 3618 W. Chicago Ave. Made possible by a $500,000 DPD grant through the Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program, WHPop features a family-oriented playscape, space for cultural activities and performance art, and a colorful mural. DPD is thrilled to help make the neighborhood’s vision for a bright, engaging community space a reality.

It's Pride month, and DPD is proud to highlight Nobody’s Darling, the elegant, community-focused cocktail bar! Learn more about the queer-inspired cocktail names, how the Andersonville bar centers women- and BIPOC-owned brands and how DPD funding made their expansion possible, from the co-owners themselves. Visit @nobodysdarlingbar to enjoy their award-winning cocktails at 1744 W. Balmoral Ave., Chicago, IL 60640.

"The four projects up for TIF assistance include a plan for a hotel and more than 1,000 new apartments with at least 319 expected to have affordable rents. The city projects 1.3 million square feet of vacant space will be converted. Architects and developers said it will help re-cement La Salle’s status as a historic district and contribute to a wider transformation of the Loop."

DPD Commissioner Ciere Boatright joined @chicagosmayor to cut the ribbon at Englewood's Go Green Griot Plaza, a new community gathering space at Racine Avenue and 63rd Street that opened with the support of a $500,000 DPD grant. Community partner Inner-city Muslim Action Network led the project to revitalize a previously vacant lot as an outdoor arts and culture venue that will host neighborhood events. Go Green Griot is part of DPD’s Public Outdoor Plaza (POP!) program. Learn more and check out the other POP! projects at https://bit.ly/4ekizJF

Albany Park Theater Project (APTP) takes audiences on an immersive three-story journey in their current youth-led show, Port of Entry. Funding from DPD helped APTP transform the building into sets inspired by real-life immigrant families, dressing rooms for the youth cast and a welcoming space for the community and visitors. Learn more about the Albany Park Theater Project and the incredible sets that tell the story of immigrants in Albany Park. Tickets are currently sold out, but you can sign up for ticket alerts or visit APTP at 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave. #Builtbychi

Today, Commissioner Boatright joined fellow Chicagoans by wearing orange to raise awareness about gun violence while underscoring DPD's role in creating a stronger, safer Chicago. #WearorangeCHI @ChicagosMayor

DPD is wearing orange today in recognition of Gun Violence Awareness Day. Our staff is committed to advancing public safety through initiatives that promote economic development, put eyes on the street, and contribute to a safer, stronger Chicago. @Chicagosmayor #WearOrangeCHI