On Thursday, August 19, 2026, Kurv Industrial submitted a revised development proposal to the Chicago Plan Commission for the former Ford City Mall site, adding a public plaza and a new CTA bus stop to its plan for a four‑building industrial campus.
The original submission outlined demolition of the long‑vacant mall and construction of four industrial structures. In the updated version, the developer incorporated a landscaped plaza intended for community use and requested a dedicated bus stop to be built by the Chicago Transit Authority, aiming to improve pedestrian access and public transportation connections.
City officials will consider the amendment at a hearing scheduled for Thursday. The Plan Commission’s review will focus on whether the added amenities address concerns about traffic, neighborhood impact, and integration with existing transit routes. The CTA’s involvement signals coordination between the developer and the agency to place the stop within the campus layout.
Kurv Industrial’s push for the first city approvals of the industrial campus reflects a broader effort to repurpose the 60‑acre Ford City Mall property, which has remained empty since its closure. The site is slated for demolition, after which the new complex is expected to host manufacturing, warehousing and distribution operations.
The revision comes after feedback from community groups and city planners who urged the inclusion of public space and improved transit options. By adding the plaza and bus stop, Kurv Industrial hopes to strengthen its case for approval and mitigate potential opposition.
If the Plan Commission grants the necessary permits, the project could move forward to the next stage of city review, followed by construction. The development is positioned to create jobs and increase freight capacity in the southwest side of Chicago, while also reshaping a formerly commercial area into an industrial hub.