Clark Street in Lincoln Park

City Council passed the establishment ordinance for the Clark Street Special Service Area (SSA) #23 on December 4, 2002. In December 2008, the Clark Street SSA was reconstituted (renewed) for an additional 15 years. The Clark Street SSA includes all properties fronting Clark from Armitage on the south to Diversey on the north  In addition, it includes all properties fronting the south side of Diversey from Orchard to Lakeview.  The LPCC serves as program manager for the Clark Street SSA.

VisitClarkStreet.Com

Chicago's hottest new address is not on Michigan Avenue - it's VisitClarkStreet.com, the new destination-style website promoting Clark Street in Lincoln Park as a thriving area for business owners, neighborhood residents, tourists and consumers from all parts of the city. The website - which officially launched on October 18 - features an easy-to-use interface enabling visitors to quickly look-up-'n-link-to information on Clark Street merchants, businesses, restaurants and bars, and puts details about merchant promotions, community events and nearby cultural attractions at the site visitor's fingertips.

Be sure to follow Clark Street on Twitter as well!

Lincoln Park Guide to Good Design

The Lincoln Park Guide to Good Design (pdf) is an important tool for businesses opening in the area.  Responsible design and keeping in the character of the community are two elements that can assist in the success of a local shop, restaurant or storefront.

Business Development

Clark Street in Lincoln Park is a diverse place to do business.  The LPCC and Clark Street SSA are working to develop a series of networking events to draw business leaders together to discuss local issues, trends and plans for future outreach to residents, tourists and consumers.

ARTon CLARK

 ART on CLARK is a new 'pop-up' art program that brightens up available Clark Street properties with work from local artists and artisans. Through this program, the LPCC brings the artistic community and local property owners together to temporarily merchandise empty storefronts with fabulous art. The first ART on CLARK installation popped up in September at 2338 N. Clark St., featuring the work of celebrated Lincoln Park artist Nancie King Mertz. Watch for additional installations to pop up soon. If you know of a property owner or artist that might be a good fit for this program, please contact Loren Dinneen at Loren@VisitClarkStreet.com.

Other Services Provided:

• Plowing services are provided after a two inch accumulation of snow
• A clean-up crew has been hired to pick up garbage and debris on Clark three days a week during the winter months (September – May; Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays) and four days a week during the summer months (June – August; Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays)
• Seasonal plantings and streetscape amenities are maintained throughout the SSA area, including spring and holiday plantings for hanging baskets and in-ground planters
• Decorations are installed on the street poles for the holidays
• Sidewalks are power washed annually
• Materials designed to entice new businesses to Clark have been created and distributed in the neighborhood
• Promotional Events

Clark Street in Lincoln Park Photos