Galewood Community Engagement Sessions for Mars Wrigley Factory Redevelopment Set to Begin in December
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Galewood ·
Galewood residents will soon have the opportunity to help shape the future of their neighborhood as McCaffery Interests prepares to launch community engagement sessions for the historic Mars Wrigley factory site in early December 2025. The Chicago-based development firm, selected to lead the transformation of the 20-acre property, will gather input from residents and stakeholders to create a comprehensive redevelopment plan for the iconic Spanish Colonial Revival building that has produced beloved treats for nearly a century.
"We're going to talk to a lot of people before we put pencil to paper on this," said McCaffery Interests CEO Dan McCaffery, who described the process as a series of meetings to gather input from stakeholders. According to Galewood Neighbors, the site could accommodate a mix of residential spaces, small-scale retail, and industrial spaces, with generous open areas for community use. The redevelopment process will be conditional on the city's rezoning process and on "continued engagement with the local community," with Mars stating its commitment to "working collaboratively with all stakeholders to redevelop the site for the benefit of the community."
Residents interested in participating in these transformative discussions should contact Galewood Neighbors for upcoming meeting dates and locations. As the factory prepares for its final production runs this December, this redevelopment represents an extraordinary opportunity for Galewood residents to create a new community-focused destination that honors the neighborhood's rich heritage while addressing current needs.
Sources:
1. https://chicago.suntimes.com/editorials/2024/10/01/mars-candy-factory-galewood-architecturally-significant-mccaffery-interests-editorial
2. https://chicago.suntimes.com/real-estate/2024/09/30/mars-wrigley-enlists-partner-mccaffery-redevelop-decorative-candy-factory-galewood
3. https://www.preservationchicago.org/win-developer-chosen-to-redevelop-landmarked-mars-chocolate-factory-and-site/