Community gardens will be created in Kenwood, North Lawndale and South Chicago through a trio of City-owned land sales approved by City Council today.

Ranging from 2,450 to 5,400 square feet of vacant land, the sites include:

• 4337 S. Lake Park Ave., which will be acquired by the great-granddaughter of musician Muddy Waters, Chandra Cooper, for $7,556 and used as a landscaped side-yard for a planned Mojo Museum at the blues legend’s former home next door. Total project costs are estimated at $131,600.

• 3109 E. 92nd St., which will be acquired by the South Chicago Mexican American Social Club for $2,159 and improved for community service events, picnics and dances. Total project costs are estimated at $14,600.

• 3435 W. 23rd St., which will be acquired by the NeighborSpace land trust for $1,964 and improved with a gazebo and landscaping for community events. Total project costs are estimated at $97,000. The purchase prices reflect City policies for open space projects, or 10% of each site’s market value.

The purchases were initiated through the City’s land sale tool, ChiBlockbuilder.com, during an open application period in late 2022 and early 2023.

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