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Monday, August 09, 2021How Can The City Improve North Lincoln Avenue? Fewer Cars, More Space For Walking And Biking, Neighbors Say In Poll
The southern half of the corridor, anchored by the new Ainslie Arts Plaza, has already seen a flurry of activity and improvements over the past year. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / July 29, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Neighbors want wider sidewalks, upgraded infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and more greenery for the northern stretch of Lincoln Avenue, according to a community poll. The roadway between Western and Catalpa avenues has been the focus of revitalization efforts in Lincoln
Wednesday, July 28, 2021Alderman, CDOT to meet with residents to discuss Lincoln Avenue streetscape improvements
by Navya Gupta / Chicago Tribune / July 26, 2021 A portion of Chicago’s Lincoln Avenue could take on a new look with colorful murals, more greenery and bicycle lanes as the city seeks feedback from residents for a streetscape improvement project. The 40th Ward, in partnership with the Chicago Department of Transportation and Chicago Department of Planning and Development, will host a virtual community meeting to discuss the project with community members at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The project aims to focus on
Friday, July 09, 2021How Would You Improve Lincoln Square’s Streets And Brown Line Stop? These Surveys Let You Share Your Thoughts
Two surveys will help determine the future look of the streetscape on the northern half of Lincoln Avenue and the Brown Line Stop in Lincoln Square. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / July 9, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Two surveys will help determine the future look of the streetscape on the northern half of Lincoln Avenue and the Brown Line Stop in Lincoln Square. Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th) is working with they city’s departments of transportation and planning and development to bring street
Wednesday, May 26, 2021Ainslie Arts Plaza Opens In Lincoln Square
by CBS 2 Chicago Staff / May 21, 2021 at 11:33 am CHICAGO (CBS)– Chicago’s North Side just added a new destination for summer fun.The new Ainslie Arts Plaza in Lincoln Square, at Lincoln, Western and Ainslie is now open. Friday, 40th Ward alderman Andre Vasquez cut the ribbon to open the colorful streetscape.Read more and Watch HERE
Friday, April 23, 2021Lincoln Square’s Ainslie Arts Plaza Has A New, More Inviting Look. Now, It Just Needs The Perfect Logo
The Lincoln Square-Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce is looking for an artist to create a logo and branding for the plaza that will be featured on planters and pylons in the area. The deadline to apply is April 30. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / April 23, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — Lincoln Square’s Ainslie Arts Plaza has new seating, planters and lights so neighbors can enjoy warmer days ahead. Now, the area’s chamber of commerce is seeking an artist to design a new logo for the plaza. The push to
Wednesday, March 31, 2021Can North Lincoln Avenue Come Back to Life?
The plan to improve a stretch of Lincoln Avenue will include design upgrades and a new arts district. Ald. Andre Vasquez also wants to improve motels with bad reputations in the area. Click here to learn more.
Wednesday, February 03, 2021Lincoln Square Neighbors, Aldermen Frustrated As Developer Stays Mum On Grocery Store: ‘We Don’t Like The Fact You’re Avoiding This Process’
Hubbard Street Group plans to redevelop the Fifth Third Bank building, which could put a national grocery chain on the second floor. But it's not said which retailer it would be. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / 12:45 PM CST on Jan 29, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — A developer planning a grocery store at a prime Lincoln Square intersection is avoiding sharing details about the project by invoking a non-disclosure agreement and breaking up construction into two phases that bypass city oversight, local
