As the community continues to discuss the future of 53rd Street, we will post relevant documents and information.

Community Development Commission, City of Chicago - List of current members, meeting dates and agendas.

Toolkit for Community Organizations: Acquisition of City Property for Development - This document includes a helpful list planning and development acronyms, phone numbers as well as overviews of the City of Chicago processes for establishment of a TIF district or the sale of City property through a Negotiated Sale or an Request for Proposals (RFP).  This guide was prepared by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), City of Chicago and the Civic Consulting Alliance (CCA).

Typical Request for Proposals announcement for 63rd & Blackstone - This is an example of what the Department of Planning & Development posts on the city website when it issues an RFP.