Politics & Government
Map: Officials OK Local Food Truck Spots
Chicago food trucks are only allowed to park in certain locations. Check out where you might find one in Lincoln Park and all around Chicago, provided the ordinance is approved at the next City Council meeting.
Food trucks in Chicago’s are one step closer towards approval.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced a plan to the Chicago City Council today to establish designated parking places for food trucks in higher-density neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Lake View.
The move comes after an ordinance passed in July which expanded food truck operations across the city, but forced the mobile eateries to park in “food truck stands."
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“These dedicated stands for food trucks will provide additional parking opportunities and expanded operations to foster this growing industry,” Mayor Emanuel said. “They will also help to safeguard communities from added congestion and public safety issues, while creating economic opportunity throughout the city.”
Four spaces are suggested for Lincoln Park:
- 1919 N. Clybourn Ave., #1.
- 1005 W. Wrightwood Ave.
- 1030 W. Fullerton Ave.
- 2156 N. Stockton Drive.
And while the spaces are about to be officially locked down, not everyone is happy about the non-mobile food trucks. Officials worked diligently to locate spaces for the trucks that wouldn’t compete with brick-and-mortar businesses.
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The spaces mapped on the interactive map above were first reported by the Chicago Tribune Wednesday afternoon. The spaces are up for official approval during the next City Council meeting.
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