Altgeld Gardens Gets New Life | Chicago News

Chicago’s historic Altgeld Gardens landmark, a 1945 modernist building once tied to the birth of the environmental justice movement, is set to be reborn as a vibrant after-school hub after receiving approval from the Plan Commission. Packed with classrooms, a gym, and a full-sized basketball court, the $23.3 million renovation will restore original storefront windows while honoring the neighborhood’s past by preserving a poignant 1960s memorial wall bearing handwritten names of residents. Led by By The Hand Club For Kids, the project aims to provide safe, positive space for kids from kindergarten through twelfth grade—helping steer teens away from the streets and toward becoming role models. With ground-breaking slated for January next year, this transformation comes alongside other neighborhood upgrades, signaling a powerful resurgence for Altgeld Gardens. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab000e4a2ff208f5