Comment on As North Lawndale prepares for an influx of development, residents, developers share excitement, concerns

As North Lawndale prepares for an influx of development, residents, developers share excitement, concerns

Ali Ahamad has several ideas for how to turn North Lawndale’s vacant lots from eyesores into neighborhood attractions. He hopes to construct the neighborhood’s first dog park, a playground and a garden next to his property and new homes for community members. He has seen a flurry of development in the neighborhood over the last few years and is waiting to see what the city’s new for-sale housing development program starting early next year brings. The homeowner and landlord, who grew up in North Lawndale and now raises his two kids there, said he wants to participate in the program but will have to remain on the sidelines given the requirements for, and lack of notice about, the initiative, and because his desired city-owned lots are not being offered. “The development should come,” Ahamad said, who lives on a block with at least five vacant lots, only one of which is available for purchase as a part of the new program.

 

Comment On This Story

Welcome to Wopular!

Welcome to Wopular

Wopular is an online newspaper rack, giving you a summary view of the top headlines from the top news sites.

Senh Duong (Founder)
Wopular, MWB, RottenTomatoes

Subscribe to Wopular's RSS Fan Wopular on Facebook Follow Wopular on Twitter Follow Wopular on Google Plus

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More Business News