Bridgeport is bounded on the north by the South Branch of the Chicago River, on the west by Bubbly Creek, on the South by Pershing Road, and on the east by the Union Pacific railroad tracks. Canaryville extends from 40th Street to 49th Street between Parnell Avenue and Halsted Street.
11th District Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley and 11th Ward Alderman Patrick D. Thompson are partnering with CMAP’s Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program to develop a plan to identify future planning priorities and build upon existing assets. Working with community organizations, businesses, and residents, CMAP and community partners will create a priorities plan that will assess the opportunities, assets, and needs in Bridgeport and Canaryville and determine what actions and type of planning projects to undertake next.
The planning process will consist of several phases to be completed over the course of 10 months, with guidance from a project advisory committee made up of community stakeholders. The beginning phases center on project initiation and background research on existing conditions in the community. Following phases involve extensive community outreach in the form of stakeholder interviews and a public meeting to gather input from the community. The plan will then compile research findings and public input into a key recommendations memo, followed by creation of a draft plan. Lastly, the final phase includes plan review and approval by the advisory committee.