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February  9, 2017
4 N. Western Avenue
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


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DLA Piper & LAF upcoming expungement presentation on: 

Date: February 9, 2017 

Address: 1939 W. Lake 
Westhaven Park Apartments

Time: 6:00 pm 
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Fulton Market Streetscape 
Fulton Market Streetscape Project

The City Council designated the Fulton-Market District as a Chicago Landmark in July 2015. The streetscape plan, developed in cooperation with Alderman Walter Burnett, Jr. (27th Ward) and community stakeholders, is designed to make the neighborhood more pedestrian friendly, while preserving its historic character. The Streetscape plan- which is designed to accommodate approved by the Landmarks Commission in 2015. A gateway arch was constructed at the entrance to the district on Fulton Market west of Halsted Street in 2015.

"The Fulton Market Streetscape Project, once completed, will provide a safer environment for pedestrians and also give the neighborhood a more vibrant appearance," Alderman Burnett, Jr. said. 

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) is set to break ground next month on the Fulton Market Streetscape Project, a community-inspired modernization of the corridor that exemplifies Chicago's heritage as a meat-packing hub for the nation and its future as thriving incubator for the tech economy. 

The streetscape improvements include the full reconstruction of the roadway and installation of new ADA ramps and a flex-street design that has no curbs on some blocks. It also includes hook-ups for potable water and electricity to accommodate use as a farmers' market. 
  • Granite cobbled intersections with granite accents and attractive street furniture and seating throughout the project area. 
  • New, widened sidewalks, shorter pedestrian  crossing at intersections and new energy-efficient LED street lighting.
  • Minimalist design enhancing the industrial character by maintaining raised sidewalks and dock areas.
  • Separate truck parking zones and a wide through lane allowing adequate room for cars to maneuver.
  • Formalized angled and parallel parking areas that serves as loading zones during industrial hours and parking during entertainment hours.