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Controversy Over Federal Land Transfer to Fort Sheridan Site
Fifth Ward Alderman Leon Despres warns the proposed mixed use project near Kenwood risks severe congestion and overcrowding in a dense area. He calls for higher off street parking and notes potential pollution and strain on schools. Congressman Mikva criticizes lack of public notice and urges property transfer reform.
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Kenwood
Fifth Ward
Leon Despres
Despres
Rosenberg
Claude Holman
Abner Mikva
Mikva
Board of Education
North Side
Kenwood High
Shoesmith
Joel Leckness
GSA
Leckness
Chicago Real Estate Board
Roskan
Hade Park Herald, Wednes
Chicago Beach
Fifth Army Headquarters
Civic Opera
Kemper Insurance
Fort Sheridan
Defense
Robert McNamara
Signal Corps
Barratt O’hara
Army
Cornell
Twin Towers
Fifth Army Command