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 Facebook.
Don't uproot Velma Thomas!
MPDC is working with parents, teachers, and other concerned parties to find a way keep Velma Thomas Early Childhood Center in its current location. We’ve created a fact sheet with details on the situation, and we invite you to get involved.
Walk Audit Tools Now Available
Neighbors across the Southwest Side can contribute to our crowd-sourced walking and biking conditions study. We'll use the data to make walking and cycling better for everyone. Read more for instructions and tools.
Walk With Us to Improve Walking and Biking!
Walk with us to improve bike and pedestrian conditions on the Southwest Side - every Wednesday starting September 18!
The Riverfront Plan is here!
Over 600 neighbors were part of the events leading up to the community-driven plan, riverfront plan.
Come to the Backward River Festival: Damen Silo City
MPDC and a number of other community groups will be participating in the Backward River Festival this Saturday at Canalport Riverwalk.
Public Meeting: Damen Silos Federal Demolition Permit
Army Corps of Engineers is holding a public meeting about demolishing the historic Damen Silos.