This decision involves the negotiated 'as is' sale of vacant city-owned properties under the ChiBlock Builder Program. The properties involved include 6337 S Carpenter St sold to Gloria Allen, 1055 N Harding Ave sold to Alees Edwards, 5129 S Winchester Ave sold to Deborah Larson, 5436 S Paulina St sold to Santiago Trujillo, 7026 S Aberdeen St sold to Geoffrey Shiloh, 6129 S Laflin St sold to Nannette Tucker, 4401 S Honore St sold to Juan Ignacio Gonzalez, and 4428 S Wood St sold to Juan Ignacio Gonzalez. The final decision was passed by the City Council on September 18, 2024, following its introduction on July 17, 2024.
This sale is important for empowering local residents and revitalizing neighborhoods through the ChiBlock Builder Program. By transferring vacant city-owned properties to private owners, the city encourages development and investment in these communities.