The City of Chicago has approved the sale of a city-owned property at 27 N Pine Ave to Community First Foundation under the ChiBlockBuilder platform. The organization plans to transform the lot into a community-owned garden, providing green space, local food production, and gathering areas for residents. The approval, introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, was finalized on February 19, 2025.
This decision enhances community engagement and urban sustainability by repurposing underutilized land into a green space. It supports local food initiatives and improves neighborhood livability.