April 2020 Newsletter
WIN: Resurrection Project Affordable Housing Plan Includes Renovation of Many Historic Buildings
"A Pilsen nonprofit’s $28.7 million plan to rehab affordable housing units in three South Side neighborhoods was approved by City Council last week.
"The city...
WIN: Ramova Theater Restoration Plan Receives City Council Approval and TIF Support
"Bridgeport’s long-vacant Ramova Theater will be rehabilitated as part of a $22.9 million entertainment and dining complex through a financial plan approved by City...
WIN: Preservation Chicago Supports African American Cultural Heritage Grant for Mt. Pisgah Church, Chicago’s Most Recently Designated Chicago Landmark
Preservation Chicago strongly supported Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church throughout the progress of becoming a Designated Chicago Landmark. The final approval by Chicago City Council...
THREATENED: Adaptive Reuse Options Suggested for Lakeside Center at McCormick Place (Chicago 7 2016)
With remarkable speed in April 2020, McCormick Place was converted into a temporary 1,750-bed facility for coronavirus patients. This was noble use was part...
THREATENED: Preservation Chicago Releases Demolition Best Practice Guidelines In Response to Crawford Demolition Debacle (Chicago 7 2014 & 2019)
Chicago’s demolition regulations are weak and rarely enforced. The outrage over the Crawford Power Station demolition debacle must result in city-wide reforms to better protect...
WATCH: Preservation Chicago’s 2020 “Chicago 7 Most Endangered” Unabridged Presentation
2020 'Chicago 7 Most Endangered' Video Unabridged Recording (55:28) Image Credit: Preservation ChicagoWatch the full, unabridged recording of Preservation Chicago's announcement and presentation of...