Chicago & Midwest + North Side | July 17, 2019

City Breaks Ground on Northcenter Streetscape

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce broke ground on a streetscape project for a new town square at West Belle Plaine Avenue, between North Lincoln and North Damen avenues.

The $2.05-million Northcenter Town Square Streetscape Project will allow for a larger pedestrian plaza with pavers, lighting upgrades, street furniture, landscaping, a play mound and a turf area. The focal point of the plaza will be a raised performance space with an overhead canopy. The Northcenter Special Service Area will be responsible for maintaining the upgrades.

“The new Town Square Streetscape Project will build on earlier work in the community, enhancing the quality of life for North Center neighbors and businesses and encourage additional economic development in this neighborhood,” said Kevin O’Malley, CDOT Managing Deputy Commissioner.

A fall 2019 completion is expected for the project, which is being handled by locally-based Sumit Construction.

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