The City of Chicago has approved the first amendment to the redevelopment agreement with Sunshine Gospel Ministries, facilitating the sale of additional vacant lots at 6020, 6028, 6030, 6032, 6036, 6040, and 6046 S Calumet Ave under the City Lots for Working Families Program. This amendment supports the development of new affordable housing units in the area. The approval, introduced by Mayor Brandon Johnson, was finalized on February 19, 2025.
This decision strengthens affordable housing initiatives in Chicago by expanding the scope of a previously approved redevelopment project. It aligns with the city’s goal of increasing accessible housing options for working families.