Austin: Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvements

The first section of construction is underway!

Click here to download a PDF of the Construction Flyer for more information.

Weekly construction review meetings will be held during construction every Tuesday morning starting at 9am via Teams

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Meeting ID: 244 174 434 604
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Austin Soul City Limits

Project description

The scope of this CDOT-led project includes streetscape improvements on Chicago Avenue, Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue. The project will provide safe, walkable, and attractive streets that will foster community and economic growth.  This effort will support the City’s initiative to re-activate neighborhood cores that have historically served as focal points for pedestrian activity, shopping, services, transportation, public spaces and quality-of life amenities for local residents.

Status: Construction and Design Development, and Public Engagement

Project Timeline:

Project Timeline

 

Previous Public Meetings:

Public Meeting #3 was held on 11/14/2022 in-person with an “open house” format.

Click here to download a PDF of all materials presented at Public Meeting #3 (13MB)

Community Meeting #2 held on 03/01/2022 via zoom. A recording is below:

A PDF of the Meeting #2 presentation slides can be found here.

A PDF Summary of Community Meeting #2 can be found here.

Community Meeting #1 held on 8/24/2021 via zoom. A recording of the meeting is below:

A PDF of the presentation slides can be found here.

A PDF Summary of Community Meeting #1 can be found here.

Additional information Austin (chicago.gov)

Questions or comments regarding the project can be submitted below.

Comments - Wade Van Nortwick