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DPD announced today that redevelopment proposals are being accepted for the former 20th District Police Station site in Lincoln Square. A pre-submission webinar will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Applications are due by Sept. 8. Visit https://t.co/0vO27tOB6n.

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Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grant applications are open until 5 p.m. Thursday, July 30 for businesses in portions of Albany Park, McKinley Park, New City, North Park, Lincoln Square and other communities. Learn more at https://t.co/KUzeqjiVqT.

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Ellen Steinke's report on the recent Bronzeville Trail meeting got people jazzed about the elevated path. "I'm so excited to hear about this project!," wrote one reader. "Looking forward to ways we can get involved and help move it forward."
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The Bronzeville Trail open house drew a big crowd as the community-led rail-trail plan moves forward.
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Join DPD and the Midway Chamber of Commerce from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18 at 6422 W. Archer Ave. for an informational meeting on the City's Community Development Grant program. Spanish translation will be provided at the event. Register: https://t.co/63FZg34M11

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A $23 million mixed-use project was selected as the winning proposal for .84 acres of vacant land in Auburn Gresham. Led by GonSosa Development, the 65,812-square-foot building includes 46 mixed-income apartments, 12,000 square feet of retail space and outdoor parking.

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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends The 1901 Project Groundbreaking.  https://t.co/cNvyM7Tdj7

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A Rogers Park firehouse could become a cafe and co-working space as developers work to restore it. https://t.co/269eIP2OHH

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DPD is hosting a virtual meeting for the Pilsen Industrial Corridor Study at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 9. Visit https://t.co/D8u13pq940 to register and also share your input through a community survey.

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@nonstopbutterc1 This site was acquired by the City at auction. Once the property is sold, the City liens do not reappear, and the property is sold free and clear. Because this is an operation of law, the City usually does not provide releases.

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DPD is seeking transit-oriented development proposals for a 2.9-acre site in Roseland adjacent to a planned Red Line Extension station at 111th Street. Register for a June 24 webinar and learn more ahead of the Aug. 31 application deadline at https://t.co/0vO27tOB6n.

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@nonstopbutterc1 As a matter of law, City liens are removed for all properties that are acquired by DPD for private redevelopment.

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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Brandon Johnson attends the Advocate Trinity Hospital Groundbreaking.  https://t.co/iiP9iSjcCk

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Join DPD for a June 3 open house on the community-led planning process for an elevated trail and green space in Bronzeville on the former Kenwood rail embarkment. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wendell Phillips Academy High School Gym. Register: https://t.co/I3149yZ29m

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In observance of AAPI month, DPD is highlighting three Asian-owned businesses that recently received Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) grants for permanent building improvements and repairs. Check out their transformations!

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Check out the responses from exhibitors of DPD's 2026 Preservation Expo on the significance of historic preservation in Chicago. Thanks for celebrating National Preservation Month with DPD!

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Commissioner Boatright joined DL3 Realty and @ChicagoDOH for today's opening of Thrive Exchange, a $35 million mixed-use project adding 43 affordable homes at 79th and Exchange. Made possible through a DPD RFP, the project received more than $19 million in City support.

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Join DPD for a June 3 open house on the community-led planning process for an elevated trail and green space in Bronzeville on the former Kenwood rail embarkment. The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Wendell Phillips Academy High School Gym. Register: https://t.co/I3149yZ29m

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Una casa abierta en mayo brindó a los miembros de la comunidad la oportunidad de ayudar a dar forma al Estudio del Corredor Industrial de Pilsen, que está examinando estrategias. Obtén más información y participa en una encuesta comunitaria en https://t.co/9fwZTkbT4m.

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Join the 20th ward and DPD for two community meetings on the Washington Park/Woodlawn RFP proposals from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Monday, June 8 and Wednesday, June 17 at St. Edmund's/CICS Washington Park, 110 E. 61st St. Learn more at https://t.co/0vO27tOB6n.