Four open space improvement projects will move forward on the West and South sides through financial plans approved today by City Council.

Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 W. Lake St.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance in the amount of $1.5 million will support improvements to the field house at Austin Town Hall Park in the Austin community. Upgrades will include ADA-compliant entrances, lobby and locker room renovations, and auditorium improvements. The TIF assistance will reimburse the Chicago Park District for the entire cost of the project.

John Donovan Park, 3620 S. Lituanica Ave.
TIF assistance in the amount of $850,000 will support the expansion of Donovan Park in Bridgeport onto 0.5 acres of nearby land. The funds will be used to remediate and redevelop land at 3609 S. Lituanica as passive open space. The TIF assistance will reimburse the Chicago Park District for the entire cost of the project.

West Pullman Park, 401 W. 123rd St.
TIF assistance in the amount of $1.4 million will support renovations to the field house at West Pullman Park in the West Pullman community. Improvements will include roof and masonry repairs, new plumbing electrical and drainage systems, repairs to the swimming pool area, and auditorium upgrades. The TIF assistance will reimburse the Chicago Park District for the entire cost of the project.

Mason Community Garden, 1114 S. Mason Ave.
City-owned land being used for the Mason Community Garden in Austin will be sold for $1 to the NeighborSpace land trust, which will provide liability insurance for the site’s continued gardening use by the local block club The 3,100-square-foot garden will be improved with play and nature areas, a community gathering space, and a walking path. 

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