In May, grass seed was applied to the remediated area of the site (11acres of land), marking the full completion of Phase One of remediation at the Focal Point Community Campus. We are currently awaiting the final No Further Remediation (NFR) letter from the Illinois EPA and expect to receive […]
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October 2, 2025 Environmental Remediation Update
The sewer installation on 31st Street was successfully completed without any traffic incidents. The steel plates that were in place have been removed just in time for the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Little Village. The trench that was restored with concrete will be milled and resurfaced with asphalt in […]
Read MoreAugust 22, 2025 Environmental Remediation Update
Crews at the property are performing extensive excavation work, breaking foundation walls, breaking concrete, and soil haul off at the property. Starting on Monday 8/25, and scheduled to complete on 8/29, crews will be performing work on 31st Street, to make a stormwater connection. The plans for street work were communicated […]
Read MoreJuly 28, 2025 Environmental Remediation Update
Crews at the property continue to make great progress on the environmental remediation project at the southwest corner of W. 31st and S. Kedzie Avenue, as they continue excavation work and soil haul off. They continue to prioritize dust control, traffic maintenance, and air quality monitoring throughout the course of […]
Read MoreJuly 2, 2025 Environmental Cleanup Project Update
Cleanup work commenced on 6/23. Crews have completed site clearing, surveying work, fence screening installation, and have installed their trailer and security cameras. Crews have also started additional required soil samples, concrete loading and haul out, watering and dust control, air quality monitoring, and traffic controls. Over the next week, […]
Read MoreCommunity Meeting Held on June 16, 2025
Environmental Project Updates: The environmental cleanup work will be conducted in phases and will commence on the former Washburne Trade School parcel (the northern-most 11 acres on the Focal Point site. The proposed remedial actions include: (1) The utilization of engineered barriers consisting of concrete, asphalt, and building foundations planned […]
Read More[COMPLETE] Notice of Community Meeting for Environmental Remediation
Notice of Community Meeting on June 16th at 6 PM Chicago Southwest Development Corporation invites you to a virtual community meeting on June 16th at 6 PM to discuss its plans to perform environmental remediation at the Focal Point property at the southwest corner of W. 31st Street and S. Kedzie Avenue […]
Read More[OPPORTUNITY NOW CLOSED] Environmental Cleanup RFP Opportunity is Open
Chicago Southwest Development Corporation (CSDC) seeks to retain a qualified Environmental Remediation Services provider for implementation of a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the Focal Point CommunityCampus development site. The Site is comprised of a 29-acre tract of land located at 3100 S. Kedzie Ave, Chicago IL, bounded by 31st Street to the […]
Read More[CLOSED] Request for Proposals for Environmental Remediation Services
Chicago Southwest Development Corporation, CSDC (“Owner”) will soon be issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Environmental Remediation Services at the Focal Point Community Campus development site. This project will require qualified contractors to remediate the site. Stay tuned for the full details, including scope of work, submission requirements, and […]
Read MoreCSDC Virtual Public Meeting – November 17, 2022
On November 17th at 3 PM, CSDC is hosting a virtual public meeting about its intent to apply for an environmental cleanup grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency to help remediate known contaminants in the soil at the former Washburne Trade School site at 31st and Kedzie. A […]
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