INVEST South/West RFP Community Presentation: North Lawndale (Part I)

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

Development

Wednesday, May 19, 2021
6:00 p.m. CDT

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Reporting

Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team

Note-taking by Ebony Ellis

North Lawndale INVEST South/West proposals, Ogden Avenue, North Lawndale Employment Network, Hair museum

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Live reporting by Megan Wadin

North Lawndale INVEST South/West proposals, Ogden Avenue, North Lawndale Employment Network, Hair museum

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Hi Everyone! Today I'll be live-tweeting Chicago's INVEST South/West Community Presentation for North Lawndale (Part One) @CHIdocumenters #ChiDocumenters

09:08 PM May 19, 2021 CDT

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Brian Hacker, of @ChicagoDPD, kicks off event promptly at 6pm and highlights what will be covered in part one of the meeting https://t.co/J5GORfdopD

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INVEST process began nearly a year ago to redevelop block on Ogden & North Lawndale; prioritized community involvement to ensure local needs are met.

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@aldermanscott24 thanks presenters & residents; notes importance of community voice & that leadership has prioritized casting a wide net on the RFP to hear from a diversity of proposals

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Hacker shares that tonight's meeting is focused on presenting the three top development proposals, answering questions, and getting initial public feedback

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Hacker notes that any questions can be sent via email to dpd@cityofchicago.org. Q&A will be posted on the DPD website after the meeting for all to review.

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Hacker offers background on the the RFP issued last year, details site attributes & the community envisioning process. https://t.co/9auo4e0fl5

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Hacker names the three respondent teams presenting at tonight's meeting: Elevate x Hive, Lawndale Redefined, & OG Lawndale. https://t.co/nR65Cooqta

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Part Two of the Community meeting, held tomorrow May 20th will include the following respondent teams: PIVOT North Lawndale, Proxima Hotel, and The Tapestry https://t.co/y4asbtWtZv

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Hacker suggests that as the public is evaluating the RFP respondents, they consider the following questions: https://t.co/XwFgWLz4Mi

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Community Voices will be incorporated in the following key ways: https://t.co/nIBWcQRv91

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Consuella Brown is introduced as the evening's moderator: https://t.co/9uf72w09U3

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Elevate Hive is first to present, team includes: Miller & Ferguson, Hive Cosmetology & Fragrance School, Rankins Group, & Structure Group

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Bambi Montgomery presents the Elevate Hive Health & Wellness proposal; emphasizes development concept has gone through rigorous evaluation with deep community involvement. Health & Wellness project aims to support the North Lawndale Quality of Life Plan.

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Development, design, construction, public safety, & legal teams introduced, as well as the community partners. https://t.co/AUxwK2oody

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Completion date projected to be April 7 of 2023, total investment of $52,773,592.00. Development will include retail, cosmetology school, and housing elements. Sustainability is a focus & will feature locally sourced materials.

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African History Museum: 'Crown & Glory', will be an interactive experience on site.

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Development projected to bring in $5-10M annually in reinvestment to the community. Elevate & Hive school will be focused on entrepreneurial development in the beauty & wellness space.

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Q & A: Financing for the project? Capital stack includes debt & equity financing. Request TIF funds of $1.8M. How will construction accommodate for traffic flow & other impacts? Parking + Ogden inner drive will remain open. Notes apartments will be available for student housing.

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Q & A: How will project benefit community & how many members of team are North Lawndale residents? Health & Wellness services will offer discounts to local residents. Montgomery has worked in area for years, John Fonz also a resident.

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Q & A: Accredited cosmetology program? Yes, certificate given to graduates to legally practice cosmetology in the state of IL. The market for health & wellness products is expanding so the product development arm will be significant source of economic development.

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'Nose University' @ University will expose local children to aromatherapy & support cognitive development.

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Local hair salons, including Paul Mitchell, have demonstrated interest in developing talent for not only hair stylists, but for business owners as well. Hive seeks to meet this need.

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Public space will be an element of both school & residential areas. Museum further serves as community space.

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66 units of housing will be included, 18 of those studios. priced at $796 a month. 36 1-bed units priced at $853. $1050 for 12 2-bed units.

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