Lincoln Square’s New Public Plaza Is Open Just In Time For Maifest
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / May 19, 2026 LINCOLN SQUARE — After years of construction, Lincoln Square’s plaza is open to the public — just in time for this year’s Maifest celebration. The chainlink fence around the plaza just north of the Western Brown Line station was removed Friday to allow neighbors to enjoy its new benches, plantings and lighting, according to Ald. Matt Martin’s (47th) office. Read More Here.
Ald. Martin announces support for development at 4943 N. Damen
Urbanize Chicago / by Lukas Kugler / September 15, 2025 Alderman Matt Martin of the 47th Ward has announced his support for a mixed-use development is being proposed at 4943 N. Damen. Planned by 926 Oak Inc, the project site is located midblock between W. Argyle St and W. Ainslie St. An existing one-story retail building that currently occupies the site will be demolished. Designed by Red Architects, the proposed development would be a five-story mixed-use building with approximately 2,500 square feet of
