Chicago Residents Protest Proposed Lakefront Development in Edgewater
Residents in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood are protesting a proposed high-rise development along the lakefront, planned for the site of the Emanuel Congregation synagogue. The development, which includes approximately 600 units and a new place of worship, has sparked division within the community. Opponents, led by groups such as Edgewater Residents for Responsible Development and the Association of Sheridan Road Condo and Cooperative Owners, argue that the project would reduce public access to Lake Michigan, violating the 1973 Lakefront Protection Ordinance. They advocate for the city to acquire private property along the lakefront for public park expansion. Supporters of the development, including members of the Emanuel Congregation and the Jewish Council of Urban Affairs, highlight that 20% of the units will be affordable housing and believe the project will enhance the area and preserve beach accessibility. The latest proposal, from July, outlines one five-story building west of Sheridan Road and tw... 
