Urban Land Institute Report: Discover Asia on Argyle

In 2008, the Urban Land Institute performed a Technical Assistance Panel to advise on growing and supporting the Argyle district's Asian marketplace.  Uptown United and Aldermen Osterman and Cappleman continue to work to implement the recommendations set forth in the report.

Urban Land Institute Report: Uptown Chicago, Illinois

This study, available here, took a comprehensive look at the Uptown community, and made recommendations on strategies for preserving historic architecture, enhancing our entertainment district and incorporating an urban public market into the community.

LISC MetroEdge Demographic Information

The Local Initiative Support Corporation's (LISC) Metroedge program creates annual market profiles of each of Chicago's 77 Community Areas - Uptown's can be found here. 

Community Development Guidelines

Our development work is guided by our Community Development Guidelines, available here.

Uptown History

Find a summary of Uptown's rich history here, as part of our Explore Uptown neighborhood portal site.  For in-depth information and great historic images, visit Compass Rose's Uptown Chicago History Blog. 

Roots of Argyle Mural

The Roots of Argyle mural, located on the southwest corner of Winthrop and Argyle Street, is a centennial celebration of the historic movers and shakers of the community that made up Argyle Street from 1900 to 2000.  

A wonderful interactive website introducing the people and themes of the mural can be found here.