News & Events
Watch Public Meetings.
As a part of our mission to inform our neighbors, MPDC invites neighbors, partner organizations, developers, local officials, and topical experts to share about issues, opportunities, and future development in our community.
Watch livestreams or find the full archive on YouTube.
Community Conversation About Public Art!
MPDC is planning ahead for murals and street furniture on 35th St. We want to create art that reflects the community, and we need your help!
Join us for dinner and bring your ideas.
Vote for New Mural Design at the Play Garden!
We're painting a mural at the McKinley Community Play Garden, and we want you to help us choose the design! Vote now through September 12th.
New ‘Zine Shows How Zoning Changes Neighborhoods
Metropolitan Planning Council put together the In the Zone 'zine to explain zoning and how it can help or hurt neighborhoods. For example, the ‘zine uses MAT Asphalt as an example of a zoning failure, comparing it to a successful industrial development in another neighborhood, where neighbors were included in decision making.
McKinley Park Pop Ups to Celebrate 35th Street on Sept 6!
Free fun for the whole family!
McKinley Park businesses, community groups, and artists are joining forces to present the McKinley Park Pop Ups on Saturday, September 6 from 12-6PM along 35th St.
South Branch Futures Bike Ride Coming Sat, Aug 23
Bike into the future! We've teamed up with Chicago,Bike Grid Now for a free narrated bike tour of the future riverfront path through McKinley Park, Bridgeport, and Chinatown on Saturday, August 23rd. Options available for both experienced cyclists and families with kids.
River Edge Conditions Audit
We’re documenting river edge conditions to improve safety and increase recreational access on the South Branch of the Chicago River.
City Issues Damen Silos Demolition Permits
The City of Chicago issued demolition permits for the Damen Silos on July 3, 2025, but we're not done advocating for community assets on this site.
Our neighbors deserve better public greenspace and access to the river!
Public Meeting and Petition re Damen Silos Demolition
The city is moving on the permit application to demolish Damen Silos. A public meeting will be held on Friday, June 27th, 6PM at Arturo Velasquez Westside Technical Institute.