Under ‘L’ Activation: New Community Spaces for Edgewater and Uptown
Construction for the Under “L” Activation project is underway!
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Construction began at the north end of the project at Ardmore. Work is expected to happen block-by-block moving south and at some point, there will be work in all blocks. CTA will issue construction notices with updates and potential impacts ahead of the work as it’s completed. Construction for this project is expected to last through this year. Stay tuned to our newsletter for ongoing updates.
When completed, these new Under L spaces will include a plyground, parking, plaza, two dog parks, and fitness equipment!
ABOUT THE UNDER ‘L’ PROJECT
Alongside the construction of four new, fully-accessible “L” stations, CTA announced in 2023 an additional phase to the Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) project. The CTA removed embankments over a century old located under the “L” tracks with plans to open up new community spaces for Edgewater and Uptown.
CTA published their final plans, including a summary of community engagement and guiding principles for the Under “L” here: Designing the Under “L” Experience Report.
This project is giving Edgewater and Uptown 10 blocks, or about one mile, of new open space from Lawrence to Ardmore, including open, accessible, and flexible spaces as well as amenities based on feedback from neighbors.
