Currently, major summer and fall festivals take over public parks for weeks at a time, drawing criticism from nearby residents
At the polls on Tuesday, Chicagoans voted for the city to explore creating a permanent space to host festivals and other large events. Currently, major summer and fall festivals take over public parks for weeks at a time, drawing criticism from nearby residents. As of 11 p.m. on Nov. 3, over 67% of voters supported the measure.
“No specific location has been posed for where the fairgrounds could be built, but Ald. Nicole Lee (11th), who introduced and passed a resolution through the City Council, told Block Club last month it could potentially be located in a part of the city where it could spark economic development,” Quinn Myers writes for Block Club Chicago.
Chicagoans also voted in favor of imposing a financial penalty on owners of vacant lots, which would be used to fund schools.“Some said the vacant lot charge would help spur safety improvements in underserved neighborhoods while bringing in more revenue for schools, while others voiced concerns over how it would be enforced,” Block Club Chicago reports. As of 11 p.m. on Nov. 3, over 73% of voters approved the question.
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