Bisnow — “Lightfoot's Plans For Underserved Neighborhoods Roll Forward Ahead Of Schedule”
Studio Gang’s vision for a site at 3418 West Ogden Ave. in North Lawndale.
“Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to revive long-neglected portions of the city is underway and a bit ahead of schedule. Planning officials said this week they are seeking development teams to launch projects in the South Side communities of Bronzeville, New City and South Chicago, as well as the West Side neighborhood of North Lawndale.
The city’s Department of Planning and Development posted requests for proposals for the four sites on Monday. All include conceptual drawings and plans created by architectural firms such as Gensler and Jeanne Gang’s Studio Gang. The firms collaborated with community groups to come up with potential uses.
It is the second round of the mayor’s INVEST South/West initiative, which will pour $750M into a dozen commercial corridors in 10 communities.
Most of the sites are city-owned, vacant lots. The first three RFPs were announced in August and targeted Englewood, Auburn Gresham and Austin.”