So What Is An SSA Anyway?

Special Service Areas are financed by localized taxes to assist and support commercial corridors defined by the City of Chicago. We’re here to be your contact with the City, your resource center and your biggest cheerleader.

Year-Round Services

Litter clean-up, private security, landscaping, marketing, public art and public events.

Specialized Help

Business licenses, facade grants, community development initiatives, your liaison to city officials.

Marketing

Leader in Public Art and Placemaking to flip the script on the South Side and increase commercial traffic.

Lead by Local Businesses

A commission of local business owners and community stakeholders govern the operations of the SSA.

First Meeting

April 23rd 2024

Second Meeting

June 4th, 2024

Third Meeting

September 3rd, 2024

Fourth Meeting

November 19th

Our Service Area