The 79th Street Corridor Plan is a collaborative effort by the Department of Planning and Development and the Regional Transportation Authority to revitalize commercial activity along 79th Street between Ashland Avenue and Vincennes Avenue, and S Halsted Street from W 77th to W 83rd Street. The draft recommendations focus on optimizing land use for local businesses and affordable housing, improving multi-modal transportation, and driving economic development. The plan aims to increase density, facilitate walkability and new housing near transit, strengthen the housing market with affordable options, improve quality of life, and replace vacant lots with viable commercial, residential, or open space uses. It also seeks to strengthen the retail environment, support existing businesses, attract new retail, improve access to transit services, enhance pedestrian safety, and promote transit-focused and multi-modal development.