Just came across this interesting piece: Across the city, 11 old fire stations are up for grabs, according to officials. Two of them are located on the Far North Side— one at 5714 N. Ridge Blvd. in Edgewater and another at 1723 W. Greenleaf Ave. in Rogers Park. “We’ve got several police and fire stations that are no longer being used for their original purpose and are now available for redevelopment,†explained Peter Strazzabosco, a deputy commissioner from the Department of Housing and Economic Development. Strazzabosco mentioned that the zoning for each property differs, but the city is open to all kinds of viable development ideas, like turning them into restaurants or offices for nonprofits. “There’s definitely a lot of buzz around these empty police and fire stations,†he added. “They hold great potential.†Ald. Joe Moore (49th) informed his constituents via email that he’s been collaborating with Mayor Rahm Emanuel to find the best possible use for the Greenleaf Avenue firehouse that benefits the surrounding area. According to Strazzabosco, there’s significant interest in this particular firehouse, which has been unoccupied since 2009 when its crew relocated to a newer station on Clark Street. The city valued the building and the land at $250,000. Moore noted that the land is zoned for residential use, but he’d consider a zoning change if the community-backed project was strong enough. At one point, the Rogers Park/West Ridge Historical Society considered moving in, but they found the costs of restoring the building to be too high. Bids for this property are due by 4 p.m. on May 8. The Ridge Boulevard firehouse, a Chicago Landmark constructed in 1928 with terra cotta details, is also part of this sale. The land and building, including a parking lot, were appraised at $350,000 and are zoned for small-scale retail development. Bids for this location will start being accepted next week. Remember, any sale of city-owned property requires approval from the City Council. In Bronzeville, the City Council is nearing an agreement to lease a vacant firehouse for $1 per year over 10 years. It’ll become a museum celebrating African-American firefighters. Other firehouses have already been repurposed. For instance, one close to the Damen Brown Line ‘L’ stop is getting transformed into a single-family home. Several firehouses on the south side, along with other historic buildings, are listed on the city’s official website. Moore stated that his zoning and land use advisory committee will evaluate proposals for the Greenleaf Avenue firehouse. “I’m excited to share the different ideas people have for the future of this site,†he wrote to constituents. Thanks Dan! A Pilates spine corrector is a valuable piece of equipment for your home or studio, especially if you`re tired of dealing with a sore, achy back.
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Fire Sale: Abandoned Firehouses on the Market
Vacant CFD firehouses for sale
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April 12, 2013 7:29am | By Benjamin Woodard, DNAinfo Reporter/Producer