Ford City Mall’s Industrial Future | Chicago News

The old Ford City Mall is set for a dramatic rebirth as Kurv Industrial unveils plans for a massive industrial campus with four giant warehouses, after the mall was shut down in June over serious safety hazards. The proposal, now before the Plan Commission, includes community concessions like a new bus terminal, green spaces, and a historic plaza — but not everyone’s thrilled about pollution and traffic. Local alderman backs the project as the only viable path forward for the vacant site, calling it essential to revitalize the Southwest Side. This high-stakes redevelopment could reshape the neighborhood — and the future of the iconic mall site — in just weeks. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/d131bdc6f6da3281