District 6 Blog

Downtown Alders Meet N' Greet, Thursday, August 31, 2023: Join us for an engaging event where you can meet and greet your Downtown Alders! Get to know the people who represent your community and have a say in local decisions. This in-person event…

City meeting and event highlights are prepared by Council staff every week. Often I just forward, today I am adding some editorial comments to the meeting section.  Finance Committee:  The Finance Committee meeting will take place on Monday,…

Cooling Centers Available During Excessive Heat Warnings The heat and humidity are creating a dangerous combination this week, with heat indices predicted to approach 110°. The National Weather Service has issued a series of warnings and advisories…

Based on passenger and driver feedback on redesigned service schedules, a number of adjustments will be made starting Sunday, August 20, 2023. Adjustments include:

Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss the future of the Brayton Lot (Block 113) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please join city staff and Alders from District 2, 4, and 6 for an in person meeting Tuesday, August 22 at 7:00 pm in room 215 of the…

Meetings ·         Street Use Staff Commission:  The Street Use Staff Commission meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in virtual format at 10:00 AM. Agenda items include the consideration, discussion, and vote on street use permits…

           Celebrate Black Restaurant Week this week, ending with the Food Taste Jamboree on Sunday August 20. 

The virtual neighborhood meeting on August 9 about the redevelopment of the Essen Haus properties at Wilson + Blair was attended by over 60 people including the JCAP Real Estate team, city staff and neighbors. Here is the Wilson + Blair presentation…

August 6, 2023 is the deadline for the public to submit recommended changes to the Generalized Future Land Use maps in the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The city is undergoing an interim update to the 2018 Comp Plan now that we are midway through the 10-…

JCAP Real Estate proposes to redevelop the properties at 134, 140, 148, 150 S. Blair Street and 506, 510, 514, 516, 518 E. Wilson Street. The proposal includes an eight-story residential building along S. Blair Street and a six-story hotel along E.