Big Things Are Coming: A $200M Neighborhood Transformation & a New Local Pub Are Headed to Lincoln Park

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Lincoln Park · June 14, 2026

Lincoln Park neighbors, get ready — your neighborhood is on the cusp of some truly landmark changes, and the excitement is building fast.

First, the big one: Foundry Park, a sweeping megadevelopment on the northern section of the former Lincoln Yards site, is now in line for a jaw-dropping $200 million in public funding. The project promises to bring more than 3,000 housing units, office space, retail, parks, and a riverwalk to the Lincoln Park and Bucktown corridor. Even better for trail lovers, part of the public investment could fund an extension of the beloved 606's Bloomingdale Trail over the Chicago River — connecting more of the city's green infrastructure in one bold move. It's the kind of transformational project that doesn't come along often, and Lincoln Park is right at the center of it.

On a more neighborhood-scale note, hospitality veteran Martin O'Connor is putting the finishing touches on Gunny's Pub at 2642 N. Lincoln Avenue. The new full-kitchen pub concept is currently under construction, with O'Connor eyeing a summer opening. It's shaping up to be a fresh and welcoming addition to Lincoln Park's already vibrant dining and nightlife scene.

Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the block, now is a great time to stay plugged in to what's happening in your neighborhood. Follow local news, attend community meetings, and keep your eyes on that stretch of the Chicago River — big things are coming!

Sources:
1. https://blockclubchicago.org/2026/06/09/foundry-park-in-line-for-200-million-in-public-funding-at-former-lincoln-yards-site/
2. https://whatnow.com/chicago/restaurants/new-pub-concept-with-full-kitchen-moving-into-lincoln-park-storefront/