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Special Service Area 27

Our mission is to support a resilient local economy and high quality of life for the benefit of businesses and residents in Chicago’s West Lakeview community through neighborhood promotion, business development, advocacy, and public space enhancements. We are a partnership between the Lakeview Chamber, SSA 27, and Friends of Lakeview, and we support each other to advance our common mission.

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placemaking.

Greening and beautifying our commercial corridors through landscaping, tree planting, and tree care.

Enhancing our public spaces with seating, lighting installations, public art, and seasonal décor.

Cleaning our sidewalks by removing and disposing of garbage and recycling.

Maintaining our public infrastructure, including bike racks, banners, wayfinding kiosks, and litter receptacles.

Executing large-scale projects, including public art and the Lakeview Low-Line.

economic development.

Returning value to residents through local deals, rewards, and promotions.

Fostering a strong local economy through programs focused on recruiting and retaining businesses.

Enhancing our safety by incentivizing businesses and residents to install security equipment (see here for information on the security rebate program).

EVENTS & MARKETING.

Activating our community by providing fun and free community programming.

Promoting our neighborhood and its businesses through destination marketing campaigns and local shopping programs.

Strengthening businesses through networking opportunities and expert-led workshops.

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WHat is an SSA?

SSAs are a funding mechanism to raise money for services to a designated mixed-use area through a property tax levy in order to supplement City services.

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SSA 27 Rebates

Digital Marketing

Expanded Outdoor Dining

Health & Sanitation

Security

Winter Preparedness

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Lakeview Roscoe Village Online marketplace

Scroll the streets of Lakeview and Roscoe Village – shop from a curated selection of products and services from boutique retailers, restaurants, health & wellness businesses, and more. Help us keep local dollars local!

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