Economic Development
Dedicated to creating and retaining local jobs
In collaboration with other governmental bodies, area businesses and community organizations
Program Highlights
Obama Presidential Center & Jackson Park
This project will provide better access to and through the park for pedestrians, cyclists and traffic flow to make OPC and Jackson Park a world class destination
East 71st Streetscape
This streetscape will include street resurfacing, installation of a bike lane, traffic calming infrastructure to promote safe street crossing, and an architectural fence along the Metra Electric tracks.
31st Street Viaduct
The new structure will widen the 96 year old structure by 5 feet to increase safety and will improve connections to Lake Shore Drive, Burnham Park and the 31st Street Beach
Streetscapes Dashboard
Streetscapes Funding Dashboard:
Simply click a project title on the left or select from the map to learn more about funding for streetscapes across the city.