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Monday, March 21, 2022American Blues Theater Will Build Its First Permanent Venue In Lincoln Square
by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / March 18, 2022 Scheduled to open in 2023, American Blues’ new home will be the “crown jewel” of the burgeoning North Lincoln Avenue arts district, Ald. Andre Vasquez said. LINCOLN SQUARE — The American Blues Theater plans to start construction on its first permanent home on North Lincoln Avenue later this year. The theater has rented space in various locations for more than 35 years, most recently basing their offices at 4809 N. Ravenswood Ave. and performing
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