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Residential Component of Ravenswood Terrace Unveiled

By Patty Wetli

The picture of the proposed Ravenswood Station/Terrace development on Lawrence Avenue (the six-acre parcel is currently owned by Sears) became a bit clearer Thursday night at a community meeting featuring representatives from the developers of both the commercial and residential components. Approximately 30 residents and a gaggle of suits attended the detailed presentation, hosted...

Lawrence Avenue Streetscape Moves Forward

By Patty Wetli

The proposed Lawrence Avenue Streetscape has cleared an early hurdle to becoming reality: In a note to constituents, 47th Ward Ald. Ameya Pawar announced TIF task force approval for the project. Elements of the streetscape, which include wider sidewalks and a full bike lane, will extend from Clark Street to the Chicago River, with...

Sunday: Pawar-Led Bike Ride

By Patty Wetli

Kicking off a series of themed bike rides, Ald. Ameya Pawar, who frequently cycles to his office, will lead a free two-wheeled tour of the 47th Ward on Sunday, Oct. 2. The leisurely 6.6-mile, two-hour ride will spotlight green initiatives throughout the ward, hitting all of the major parks, exploring existing bike lanes and...

Pawar Pitches Lawrence Avenue Improvements As School Boost

By Patty Wetli

Lawrence Avenue needs to be slimmed down to improve conditions for local retail and schools, according to a presentation Tuesday morning from the Chicago Department of Transporation (CDOT) and 47th Ward Ald. Ameya Pawar. About thirty business owners and residents attended the presentation, sponsored by The Ravenswood Community Council at the Chase Park auditorium to hear the latest vision for...

Lawrence Avenue Updates: Construction Current and Future

By Samantha Abernethy

Closed lanes on Lawrence Ave. near the Metra station could open up sooner than anticipated, but the new Lawrence streetscape plan could permanently narrow the street to three lanes between Ashland and Western avenues. The current construction, the “Ravenswood Sewer Project,” on Lawrence and Hermitage avenues feels like it has been going on forever....

Details Unveiled for Lawrence Avenue Streetscape

By Laura Pearson

Lawrence Avenue is yet another street in the 47th Ward that will undergo a major facelift (as previously reported), and now more details of the project have emerged. Starting next spring, the Chicago Department of Transportation will transform the section of Lawrence between Western and Ashland avenues into a three-lane street, with one lane...