City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development
04/15/2026 | Press release | Archived content
Open Space Funds Will Support Austin Community Garden
Open Space Funds Will Support Austin Community Garden
April 15, 2026
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The construction of Territory Community Garden in Austin will be supported by $270,000 in Open Space Impact Fee (OSIF) funding approved by City Council today.
Planned for a former City lot at 557 N. Central Ave. by nonprofit group Territory, the project includes landscaping, walkways and other amenities. OSIF funding will cover the entirety of project costs.
The OSIF program allocates fees paid by residential construction projects for open space improvements that offset the impact of new residents on community parks and related resources.
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