Amundsen Park closure delayed as city looks for an alternate site for migrant shelter

The city is exploring an “alternate site” to Amundsen Park for its 22nd migrant shelter, according to Ald. Chris Taliaferro (29th).

In an email sent to 29th Ward residents Monday night, Taliaferro said the city was considering an alternate site at 1900 N. Austin Ave. —— where the city will study its suitability to serve as a shelter for migrants. If the alternate site is approved, according to Taliaferro, Amundsen Park wouldn’t have to close.

Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyAs a result, park district programming would have been moved a mile and a half away to Rutherford Sayre Park at 6871 W. Belden Ave. — which the alderman said would take away a space for kids and also hurt seniors who walk to Amundsen Park for programs.

Knudtson said her concerns are mostly with how the fieldhouse could fit 200 migrants, but also the loss of resources for local kids.

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