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Altenheim Line Framework Plan
Project Description
The project explores the possibility of a “rails and trails” greenway along the current CSX Altenheim railroad corridor through the North Lawndale community area. This greenway would be built as a community amenity as an elevated Rail & Trail. However, the proposed greenway also runs through an industrial and residential area with large amounts of vacant and underutilized property. The Framework Plan is intended to guide industrial & commercial development, and a residential housing strategy, to bring new vibrancy and stability to the neighborhood and avoid the displacement pressure that has occured around previous amenities like the 606.
Project Details
- Date
- 2022
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Client
- Department of Planning and Development, City of Chicago
Partners
SOM, North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council, Hood Design Studio, SB Friedman, Ware Realty Group, Engage Civil, HNTB
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