Project Description:
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is conducting a streetscape improvement project along Lincoln Avenue from Western Avenue to Catalpa Avenue, including Catalpa Avenue from Lincoln Avenue to Western Avenue. Building off the 2019 Lincoln Square Master Plan and Ainslie Arts Plaza, the project aims to increase safety, improve walkability, support community and economic development, enhance public spaces, including the Ainslie Arts Plaza, and support Aldermanic plans to create the Lincoln Avenue North Arts (LANA) District in the area.

Project Area:  Lincoln Ave. from Western Ave. to Catalpa Ave. and Catalpa Ave. from Lincoln Ave. to Western Ave.

Status:
* Section 1 (Lincoln, Foster to Catalpa and Catalpa, Lincoln to Western): Under construction since Summer 2023. Expected to be completed by the end of 2024.
* Section 2 (Lincoln, Western to Foster including Ainslie Arts Plaza): Pre-construction.

Public Engagement:
* Community Meeting #4 was held on June 15, 2023, in-person with an “open house” format.  Click here to see the exhibit boards.
* Community Meeting #3 was held virtually on 05/12/2022. Click here to see the recording of the meeting.
* Community Meeting #2 was held virtually on 10/13/2021. Click here to see the recording of the meeting.
* Community Meeting #1 was held virtually on 07/27/2021. Click here to see the recording of the meeting.