Lake Effect Brewing Co. Development Proposal Alderman John Arena (45) is announcing a development proposal for one of the oldest remaining firehouse buildings in the city. The proposal would mean an expansion of local craft beer brewer Lake Effect Brewing Co. and would restore historic…
Lawrence and Laramie Frequently Asked Questions
A couple of days ago Curbed Chicago reported that Mega Realty was finally granted a construction permit to build Lawrence and Laramie, the first of its two planned mixed use buildings in downtown Jefferson Park. Located at 5201 W. Lawrence, this four-story, mixed use project…
Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce Updates June 2017
Jefferson Park Forward is providing updates from the June 2017 meeting of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce. We are an active paid member of the Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, which represents and supports businesses within Jefferson Park. Members of the JPF Board regularly attend Chamber…
Development Proposals Why JPF does not endorse development proposals
Members of JPF, along with followers of our various social media channels, are undoubtedly aware of the numerous development proposals that are in various parts of the planning stage in Jefferson Park. There’s Long/Argyle, a 48-unit, 4-story apartment building. There’s 5201 W. Lawrence, a 39-unit, mixed…
5150 North Northwest Highway Our Questions and Their Answers
Last night, the Board of Jefferson Park Forward met with Alderman Arena and the developer of 5150 North Northwest Highway, the 100-unit affordable housing development proposed by the non-profit developer Full Circle Communities. We were invited by Alderman Arena and Full Circle Communities to ask…
Jefferson Park Forward Statement on Community Protest
Jefferson Park Forward is aware that our sister neighborhood association, the Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association, has organized a community protest today at Alderman John Arena’s office to dispute the following developments: Long & Argyle (48 rental units, 4 stories) 6221-27 W. Gregory Street (subdivision of…