Statement by Cardinal's Conservation Committee on Renewal Plan
The Archdiocese endorses urban renewal in principle but raises concerns about displacements and housing access. It urges staged clearance, shared benefits, and at least 200 public housing units in Hyde Park with dispersed sites to keep housing within reach of lower and middle income families.
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Conservation Committee
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Archdiocese of
Chicago
University of Chicago
Hyde Park
Hyde Park Kenwood Urban Renewal Plan Recommendations
The plan should favor cooperative housing with reuse of cleared areas and seek Chicago Dwellings Association participation while preserving affordable shelter. It must clearly define rehabilitation standards and guarantee immunity from clearance for compliant homeowners and landlords. About 46 percent of 641 proposed clearances are nonsubstandard, with one third of noncleared structures sound, suggesting possible deletions without harming goals.
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Chicago Dwellings Association
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Chicago
Park District Opens Summer Day Camp at Promontory
The Chicago Park District invites registrations for the Promontory Day Camp at 55th street Promontory Field House. Camp runs Mondays to Fridays 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m from July 7 to August 15 with a $12 fee covering milk T shirt camp bag craft materials bus trips and treats. Joseph E Nadasdy is Camp Supervisor.
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Chicago Park District
55Th Street
the Point
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