Dear 43rd Ward Residents,

GI Clifton Property, LLC, 1800 North Kingsbury, LLC, and Heneghan Wrecking Company, Inc. will be taking steps to demolish buildings located on the site of the former General Iron recycling facility. This demolition is classified as a “complex demolition,” meaning the removal is required to adhere to environmental and public health safety controls recently set forth by the City of Chicago. Click here to learn more about complex demolitions and these safety controls.

Join us on November 18th from 6-8 p.m. at the DePaul Student Center (2250 N. Sheffield Ave, Room 120 AB on the ground floor) for a community meeting to learn more about the process of this demolition.

ASL interpreting will be provided and the meeting will be recorded. To learn more about the safety procedures ahead of the meeting click here.

Many residents in our 43rd Ward believe that this location is an ideal site for a future park, and I strongly agree! As we saw throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our neighborhood is in need of more spaces for recreation and engagement. Parks are also a powerful tool for reducing crime, increasing community openness, and flood reduction in our area. To promote a green option for this site, I look forward to partnering with community leaders in advocating for the project. This demolition is an important step towards the future of the site, so I invite you to join me at the community meeting to make sure it is a step that is completed safely.

Hope to see you there,