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Lobbying Disclosure: Street Vacation Request for 1900 Clark Development

Original title: XIMENA CASTRO for MRR 1900 CLARK, LLC @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2018-10-01)

October 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The request involves the permanent removal of a public street from the city grid, which changes land ownership and access rights for the area surrounding the 1900 Clark development site.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

MRR 1900 Clark, LLC

The company is seeking to acquire public land through the street vacation process.

Chicago residents

Residents who utilize Cullerton Street for transit or access may be affected by the closure of the public right-of-way.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Ximena Castro is representing MRR 1900 Clark, LLC to request that the Chicago City Council vacate and dedicate a portion of Cullerton Street. This action is part of a development project located within the block bounded by West 19th Street, South Clark Street, Archer Avenue, and the Chicago, Rock Island rail line.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Ximena Castro is seeking the 'vacation and dedication' of Cullerton Street.
  • The affected area is located within the block bounded by West 19th Street, South Clark Street, Archer Avenue, and the Chicago, Rock Island rail line.
  • The lobbying activity covers both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'vacation of a street' mean?
A street vacation is a legal process where the city gives up its interest in a public right-of-way, effectively closing the street to public use and transferring the land to adjacent property owners.
Who is the client behind this request?
The client is MRR 1900 Clark, LLC, a real estate development entity.

Why It Matters

The request involves the permanent removal of a public street from the city grid, which changes land ownership and access rights for the area surrounding the 1900 Clark development site.

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Lobbying Activity

XIMENA CASTRO

on behalf of MRR 1900 CLARK, LLC

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Discoveries

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policy shift70% confidence

Urban Land Consolidation

The request indicates a move toward consolidating land parcels in the South Clark/Archer area for private development.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance45
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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