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Getting and Giving Land
Sale of City-owned properties at 1747 W 18th Pl, 4741-4745 S Elizabeth St and 6234 S Wolcott Ave to NeighborSpace under ChiBlockBuilder platform
Chicago's Department of Planning and Development uses ChiBlockBuilder to sell vacant city-owned land, assessed by CBRE Group, Inc., for uses like urban agriculture. During an application period, announced in the Chicago Tribune, buyers were selected based on specific criteria. These buyers purchase lots for $1.00 each, intending community management. The sale requires City Council approval, Mayor's authorization, and is subject to deed restriction.