The Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce (LPCC) is excited to unveil The Arches, a new public art installation coming to Lincoln Avenue beneath the CTA tracks near Lincoln and Wrightwood.
What are The Arches?
The Arches are four illuminated archways that will be installed on the sidewalk under the L tracks, featuring integrated LED sensors that activate a dynamic light display responding to both pedestrians and passing trains – creating a welcoming, interactive gateway that connects businesses along this stretch of Lincoln Avenue.
What is the Lincoln Avenue Gateway Improvement Project?
The Arches are part of the broader Lincoln Avenue Gateway Improvement Project, rooted in the Lincoln Avenue Revitalization Strategy – a community-driven plan developed in 2018 to strengthen Lincoln Avenue as a thriving commercial corridor. A key recommendation from that process was to introduce distinctive gateway elements at important connecting points along the corridor. In 2022, the LPCC and Lincoln Avenue Special Service Area (SSA) #35 took a first step with a large-scale mural by artist Molly Zakrajsek and new fencing around the CTA substation. The Arches, designed by the consultancy PORT Urbanism, build on that foundation – together creating a brighter, more vibrant pedestrian experience that celebrates the corridor and draws people in. The project is funded by Lincoln Avenue SSA #35 in partnership with the LPCC and 43rd Ward Alderperson Timmy Knudsen.