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A project to revitalize Central Avenue from Madison Street to Chicago Avenue is starting its first steps in the planning process. Austin Coming Together is leading the charge to revitalize one of Austin’s major thoroughfares.
Two gateway structures will be installed at the entrances of the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue, one at Austin Boulevard and the other at Cicero Avenue. The three artists finalists in the competition – Wesley Clark, Sonja Henderson and Bernard Williams – were introduced at an online community forum held earlier this month.
At least 4,000 people gathered in Austin Saturday to enjoy music, food and family fun along the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue.
Three themes are being considered during the design phase of the Chicago Avenue project. More public input will be sought this spring as the INVEST South/West-funded project progresses.
Every Wednesday in February, the Mid-America Club will be spotlighting a business leader from Chicago’s West or South Side. Malcolm Crawford, executive director of the Austin African American Business Networking Association, will be speaking Feb. 9th.
The Dream Center is a new co-working spaces and business support services agency on Chicago Avenue.
City transportation officials are asking West Side residents to complete a 16-question survey about improvements being made to Chicago Avenue, from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Avenue. The deadline to give input on the survey is Sept. 22.
Outdoor dining spaces, live music and art come to Chicago Avenue and Madison Street on Friday, Sept. 10 from 12-2 p.m. and 5-8:30 p.m. as part of Austin’s first al fresco event.
Celebrate the blues this weekend in the heart of Austin’s Soul City Corridor. The free performances will be held from 12 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12 at Chicago and Mayfield. Stop by Friday and Saturday for other activities, including art and spoken word.
Attend a virtual community meeting to learn more about the city’s plans for Chicago Avenue from Austin Boulevard to Cicero Boulevard. Register for the meeting, which will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24.