Please see below for information on University of Chicago building and property development.

Campus

5757 S. University Avenue

Documents

• Notice for community meeting to discuss 5757 S. University project updates (May 7, 2013; PDF)
• Notice of changes to construction site at 58th St. and University Ave. (Aug. 17, 2012; PDF)
• Notice of installation of steam line at 5757 S. University Ave. (Aug. 14, 2012; PDF)
• Notice of ComEd site work at 58th St. and University Avenue (June 8, 2012; PDF)
• Community meeting on 5757 S. University Ave. presentation (March 28, 2012; PDF)
• Traffic analysis for alley behind 5757 S. University Ave. (PDF)
• Preliminary Traffic Analysis for 58th Street (PDF)
• Community meeting to discuss 5757 S. University Avenue (Mar. 28, 2012; PDF)

Archived News Articles

• University selects award-winning preservation architect for historic building renovation (May 20, 2010)
• Seminary Co-op Bookstore plans move next door (July 19, 2010)
  • Seminary Co-op drawings (PDF)
• Community meeting outlines adaptive reuse project (October 14, 2010)
• Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics

5730 S. Woodlawn Avenue

Meeting Materials

• 5700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue (April 30, 2015; PDF)

Campus South

Documents

• Community meeting to provide updates on public safety, projects on Campus South, and the construction of the UChicago Charter School in Woodlawn (May 10, 2017; PDF; Note: Slide 17 has been revised to correct an error on the version presented at the meeting.)
• Community meeting to discuss construction of new UChicago Charter School in Woodlawn and other Campus South Projects (May 26, 2016; PDF)

Campus South Athletic Field

Meeting Materials

• Presentation from Community Meeting (March 4, 2014; PDF)

Campus West Pedestrian Pathway

Meeting Materials

• Presentation from Community Meeting on February 27, 2013 (PDF)
• Related Traffic and Parking Reports
  • 58th Street West Streetscape Traffic Study (PDF)
  • Parking Replacement Study (PDF)

Meeting Notices

• Community meeting to discuss proposed project (February 15, 2013; PDF)

Woodlawn Residential and Dining Commons

Meeting Materials

• Woodlawn Residential and Dining Commons presentation (Jan. 24, 2018; PDF)

North Campus Residence Hall and Dining Commons

Meeting Notices

• Community meeting to discuss new residence hall and dining commons on north end of campus (Aug. 8, 2013; PDF)

Meeting Materials

• Campus North Residence Hall and Dining Commons presentation (Aug. 21, 2013; PDF)

Planned Development 215

Planned Development Documents

• Lakefront Resolution for Child Care East (PDF; July 19, 2012)
• Lakefront Protection Plan Application for Child Care East (PDF; June 7, 2012)
• City Council Approval of Planned Development 215 (PDF; November 3, 2010)

Meeting Materials

• Child Care East - Plan Commission PowerPoint (July 19, 2012; PDF)

Planned Development Amendment 43

Planned Development Documents

On May 18, 2017, the University of Chicago held a community meeting to provide its five-year update to Woodlawn Avenue Plan Sub-Area O for properties in the 5700 block of South Woodlawn Avenue and 5757 South University:

• The University of Chicago Woodlawn Avenue Plan Sub-Area O, 2017 – 2021. (PDF)

On April 24, 2013, the University of Chicago filed an amendment to Institutional Planned Development #43.

• PD Statements (April 24, 2013; PDF)
• PD Exhibits Part 1 (April 24, 2013; PDF)
• PD Exhibits Final (April 24, 2013; PDF)

On January 10, 2013, The University of Chicago filed an amendment to Institutional Planned Development #43.

• Application and Proposed PD Statements (Jan. 10, 2013; PDF)
• Bulk Table and Maps (Jan. 10, 2013; PDF)
• Architectural and Landscape Plans (Jan. 10, 2013; PDF)
• Letters of Support (Jan. 10, 2013; PDF)

On March 14, 2012 Chicago City Council approved an amendment to Institutional Planned Development #43.

Ordinance (Mar. 14, 2012; PDF)

PD43 Statements (PDF)

PD43 Exhibits

• Bulk Regulations and Data Table (PDF)
• PD43 maps (PDF)
• Child Care West drawings (PDF)
• Seminary Coop drawings (PDF)
• William Eckhardt Research Center drawings (PDF)

Woodlawn Avenue Plan (Jan. 31, 2012; PDF)

Traffic Supporting Documents to the Planned Development No. 43:

• Traffic Management 2012 Plan of the University of Chicago (PDF)
• Traffic Management 2012 Maps (PDF)
• Traffic, Transportation & Parking Assessments of New Projects Memorandum (PDF)

Meeting Materials

• Presentation from community meeting on McGiffert Parking Lot (May 19, 2014; PDF)
• Presentation from community meeting on updates on the 5700 block of South Woodlawn Ave. (May 15, 2013; PDF)
• Presentation from community meeting on UCM parking structure, 5634 S. Maryland, 5659 S. Cottage Grove (April 24, 2013; PDF)
• Community Meeting on McGiffert Parking Lot (April 11, 2013; PDF)
• Community Meeting on 5700 block of Woodlawn updates (April 4, 2013; PDF)
• Community meeting on proposed amendment for UCM parking structure presentation (Oct. 18, 2012; PDF)
• Community meeting 5707, 5711 and 5751 S. Woodlawn presentation (May 2, 2012; PDF)
• Community meeting on 5757 S. University Ave. presentation (March 28, 2012; PDF)
• Traffic analysis for alley behind 5757 S. University Ave. (PDF)
• Preliminary Traffic Analysis for 58th Street (PDF)

Plan Commission Powerpoint (Feb. 16, 2012; PDF)

The University of Chicago held several meetings to discuss proposed plans to update a Planned Development, a formal City of Chicago document that explains how the University uses its land and what uses are permitted.

University officials and local elected officials were on hand to talk about the goals and the process of the PD along with discussing the long-term vision for the campus.

• Planned Development Amendment Meeting Powerpoint (Jan. 19, 2012; PDF)
• Planned Development Amendment Meeting Powerpoint (Nov. 9, 2011; PDF, Part I)
• Planned Development Amendment Meeting Powerpoint (Nov. 9, 2011; PDF, Part II)

Meeting Summaries

• Community meeting details Planned Development amendment (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Community meeting provides framework for campus planning (Jun. 22, 2011)

Meeting Notices

• Community meeting to discuss Laboratory Schools Renovation and Expansion project (July 29, 2013; PDF)
• Notice for community meeting to discuss 5757 S. University project updates (May 7, 2013; PDF)
• Community meeting to discuss proposed amendment to PD43 for UCM parking structure (Oct. 3, 2012; PDF)
• Community update on 5707, 5711 and 5751 S. Woodlawn (May 2, 2012; PDF)
• Community meeting to discuss 5757 S. University Avenue (Mar. 28, 2012; PDF)
• Plan Commission Meeting Notice of February 16, 2012 (PDF)
• Fifth Ward Ald. Leslie Hairston to hold Planned Development public meeting Jan. 19
• Fifth Ward Alderman Leslie Hairston to hold Planned Development community meeting Nov. 9, 2011
• Community meeting to discuss proposed amendments to University’s Planned Development (Oct. 6, 2011)
• Community meeting to discuss University’s Planned Development proposal (Jun. 22, 2011)

Woodlawn Charter School

Documents

• Community meeting to discuss construction of new UChicago Charter School in Woodlawn and other Campus South Projects (May 26, 2016; PDF)
• Community Presentation on UChicago Charter School - Woodlawn Campus (April 20, 2016; PDF)
• Project Overview (October 13, 2015; PDF)

Off-Campus

55th Street

Planned Development Documents

• Mural Restoration: 55th Street and Lake Park Ave (March 25, 2015; PDF)

53rd Street

Planned Development Documents

• Application (February 5, 2013; PDF) (January 30, 2013; PDF)
  • Letter of Support from 4th Ward Alderman Will Burns (February 20, 2013; PDF)
• Ordinance
• PD Statements, Bulk Table, Architectural and Landscape Plans, Maps

Meeting Materials

• Presentation to TIF Advisory Council (January 30, 2013; PDF)

52nd and Cottage Grove

Planned Development Documents

• PD application, statements, bulk table, maps, and architectural and landscape plans (Feb. 27, 2013; PDF)
• Letter of support (Feb. 27, 2013; PDF)

Meeting Materials

• Presentation on Proposed Development (Feb. 4, 2013; PDF)

Meeting Notices

• Community meeting to discuss proposed development (Jan. 17, 2013; PDF)