Hyde Park housing debate seeks federal help and mixed solutions
Student government notes economic forces push condominiums and reduce moderately priced housing in Hyde Park. Panelists urge federal subsidies, rent subsidies, and rehab programs while stressing economic and racial mix and University housing reforms. Levi favors targeted federal university programs over student housing funded by low income subsidies.
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Hyde Park
Chicago
Richard Taub
Julian Levi
South East Chicago Commission
Levi
Housing Authority
Wooded Island Renamed for Paul H. Douglas
The Chicago Park District will rename Wooded Island in Jackson Park to the Paul H. Douglas Nature Center. Douglas C. Anderson led a civic group for three years in support, with approval from Hyde Park Kenwood Community Conference, Alderman Ross Lathrop, and former Alderman Leon Despres.
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Chicago Park District
Jackson Park
Paul H. Douglas
Douglas C. Anderson
Anderson
Wooded Island
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Ross Lathrop
Leon Despres
Rosie
Hyde Park Bank and Trust Company
Park committee weighs 14 mile scope for study and piecemeal fears
Jackson Park Environment Committee reviewed a 14 mile study scope from McCormick Place to 130th Street adding 18 roadway projects on U S 41 Stony Island Avenue and related streets. US DOT injunction on piecemeal highways remains unclear while Illinois FHWA reports lower traffic projections as City of Chicago drops Lake Shore Drive widening from 53rd to 57th Street. Community vigilance urged to prevent piecemealing and weak Environmental Impact Statements.
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Conference Environment Committee
McCormick Place
130Th Street
U.S. 41
Stony Island Avenue
U.S. Department of Transportation
Environment Committee
Illinois Division
Federal Highway Agency
Park
Lake Shore Drive
53Rd
57Th Street
53Rd-57th Street
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Hyde Park Jewish Community Center
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Teen Theatre
Marian Weissman
Dom the Boot
Theodore Isaac Rubin
Eleanor Perry
Imperial Room
del Prado
Hyde Park Hyde Plc
JCC
Samuel French, Inc
S. Harlem Ave
Hyde Park Heralds
Hyde Park Herald Inc
S. Harper
Ill
Chicago, Ill
Gibson
Paramount Drawing Board
E. 53Rd Street
53Rd & Kimbark
East 55Th Street
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