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CHICAGO PLAN COMMISSION
Department of Planning and Development
Project Name: Woodlawn Plan Consolidation Report
Project Address/Ward: Woodlawn Community Area (5, 20)
Applicant: Department of Planning and Development
February 21, 2020
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Community Area Snap Shot
COMMUNITY AREA INFORMATION:
• Vibrant South Side community
• Adjacent to University of Chicago and site of
future Obama Presidential Center
• 25,207 residents, down 3% from 2010
• Median household income $28,351 (city $52,497)
• Increase in renovation and new construction activities since
2010 (total permit volume up 6.7% (city 2.8%); residential
transaction value up 9.1% (city 7.5%)
• Diverse mix of land uses, but predominantly residential
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4SITE CONTEXT PLAN
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Planning Context
Nearly a dozen plans and studies
have been developed for
Woodlawn since 2000.
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Planning Context
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Expand housing
choice, including
affordable
Support existing
residents, address
displacement
WOODLAWN CONSOLIDATION REPORT
COMMON THEMES
1 2 3Encourage
reinvestment in
existing housing
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WOODLAWN CONSOLIDATION REPORT
COMMON THEMES
4 5 6Re-establish 63rd
as a neighborhood
center
Redevelop vacant
buildings and lots
Expand local
ownership and
neighborhood retail
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WOODLAWN CONSOLIDATION REPORT
COMMON THEMES
7 8 9Address real and
perceived safety
concerns
Improve internal
and external links
(ped., bike, etc.)
Improve
conditions of the
public realm
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CATALYZE
10VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
ON THE SOUTH
AND WEST SIDES
(North Kenwood,
Oakland, Grand Boulevard,
Douglas Park)
(Pullman & West Pullman)
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Project Timeline + Community Outreach
• Past plans already reflect extensive community engagement
• 1Woodlawn subcommittee meetings in 2018 and early 2019
• Housing working groups in late 2019
• Public open house on January 30, 2020 – more than 200 attendees
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Vacant land is an asset~1,200 vacant lots 76% residential zoned 27% city-owned
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REPORT
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Target greater densityalong 63rd Street, around CTA stations, and at the Metra Station1
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Vision for future density with the communityeast of the Metra tracks, along Stony Island Ave, and at former school sites2
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Preserve the existing character of neighborhoodsby developing vacant residential city-owned lots similar to existing zoning3
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Target and coordinate city resourcesto support local business development4
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Identify open space opportunitiesin the southwest in coordination with NeighborSpace and Park District5
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Scope potential streetscape improvementsalong 63rd Street in coordination with CDOT
BEFORE(W Cermak Rd at Peoria St, Pilsen)
AFTER
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IMPLEMENTATION
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WOODLAWN ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
AB
C
D
E
FClarify and organize zoningto ensure new development conforms to community character and vision
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WOODLAWN ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Develop a form-based codeto guide physical form of new development to create a vibrant community
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WOODLAWN ZONING OVERLAY DISTRICT
Articulate design guidelinesthat new development must achieve to add to Woodlawn’s character
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Engage the community throughout the processin a meaningful and consistent way on implementation
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CATALYZE
10VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS
ON THE SOUTH
AND WEST SIDES
(North Kenwood,
Oakland, Grand Boulevard,
Douglas Park)
(Pullman & West Pullman)
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Next Steps
• Begin implementation steps
• Engage consultant for initial info gathering and analysis
• Launch broader community engagement
• Continue coordination with Department of Housing