Lincoln Yards TIF
Lincoln Common Affordable Apartments
Clean and Green
Dear Neighbors,

As expected, a full vote on the Lincoln Yards TIF is scheduled at City Council today. Mayor Emanuel indicates he has the required votes needed to pass the TIF. But, working with the new Administration of Mayor-Elect Lightfoot over the last 48 hours, we are encouraged that our community's concerns about traffic, schools, infrastructure and open space have been heard and understood by the incoming Administration. 

Mayor-Elect Lightfoot said, in a statement released late last night, " upon swearing in, I will engage with the community and committed activists who have advocated forcefully for affordable housing, park space and the responsible use of tax increment financing dollars for many months.”

We will continue this effort after the new Administration takes office to bring responsibilty to the use of taxpayer dollars and the North Branch Park Preserve to reality.
Lincoln Common Affordable Apartments Accepting Applications

Saturday, April 13
9:00 a.m.
Lincoln Hall
2424 N. Lincoln

An important key feature of the Lincoln Common development is the first new affordable housing built in our Ward in 35 years. Over the next several month, 54 apartments aimed at working people will become available.

The chart at left details the maximum household size and income for the units. The rents listed are fixed and will not be changed even if your income is less than the levels shown.

THE FIRST 300 ATTENDEES TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE PRE-APPLICATION WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST .  The waiting list will be closed after 300 names have been added. The applicants will not be applying for, touring or obtaining approval to rent an apartment at this event. No fees are due or will be accepted at the event. Please see the attached flyer for additional event details.
 
THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD MUST ATTEND .  The head of household is the only member of the family that should attend unless help is needed to complete the waitlist application form.
 
Applicants will receive an email communication two (2) weeks after the event notifying you of your position on the waiting list. Applicants who made the waiting list, will be notified via email when it is their turn to complete the full rental application forms. Making the waiting list in no way guarantees qualification for affordable housing or approval to rent an apartment.
 
To complete the waitlist pre-application, the following information must be provided at the event:
 
  • Name and birthdates of all household members
  • Current address
  • Current phone number(s) and email address(es)
  • Estimated gross annual household income
  • Estimated value of household assets
  • VALID GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PHOTO ID OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD SUBMITTING THE WAITLIST PRE-APPLICATION

Sign ups begin on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Lincoln Hall located at 2424 N. Lincoln Ave. from 9 a.m.

For more information on the Affordable Apartments at Lincoln Common, visit their website here. For a flyer about the ARO units, click here.
CDOT Bike Corrals in your Community

The Chicago Department of Transportation is working with our office, and the Chamber of Commerce to identify locations for bike corrals in the neighborhood. A bike corral is one street parking space that is used to parked many bicycles. Bike corrals also make the walking environment more welcoming by removing bicycles from the sidewalk.

Visit Chicagocompletestreets.org for more information. Click here t o download a PDF of the latest available map.

Community Events
Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce Business Safety Seminar
April 16th
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Station
2432 N. Lincoln Ave.


The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business safety seminar on April 16th from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at Lincoln Station located at 2432 N. Lincoln Ave. Connect with and gain new tips from local security experts, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), and community leaders to keep your business, employees, and neighborhood safe.

Please RSVP and register for the event here.
Park District Registration for Summer Camp

The Chicago Park District offers a 6 week summer camp program that begins June 24 - August 2, 2019.

2019 Summer Online Registration - 2 Zones in 2 Days 
Online Registration
  • Parks located west of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 9 am.
  • Parks located east of California Avenue (2800 W.) will begin registration on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 9 am.

In-person registration begins Saturday, April 27 at most parks.
Some parks will begin in-person registration on Monday, April 29. 

Please visit the Chicago Park District for more details on summer camp here .
On Saturday, April 27, you and your neighbors can make an immediate difference in your community by volunteering for Chicago’s citywide Clean & Green Day of Service. Clean and Green is a great opportunity for residents, school groups and community organizations to team up and beautify areas in their neighborhood. The City will provide the brooms, rakes, shovels and bags needed for clean-up projects.

For more information, or to register call 311 or visit the Department of Streets and Sanitation here.
Street Sweeping Schedule
For street sweeping details for your street, click on the month April and May.

See you in the neighborhood this Spring,

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Michele Smith
43rd Ward Alderman
43rd Ward Office Hours: M 9 AM - 7 PM, T - F 9 AM - 6 PM 
  2523 N Halsted  |  773-348-9500 yourvoice@ward43.org www.ward43.org
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