Chicago breaks ground on Andersonville's first pedestrian plaza named after trans activist Elise Malary

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The city of Chicago broke ground on Andersonville's first pedestrian plaza, named Elise Malary Plaza in honor of a local Black trans activist. The plaza will feature farmers markets, art installations, community events, and greenery on Catalpa Avenue between Ashland Avenue and Clark Street, with completion expected next spring. Elise Malary was a Black trans woman who advocated for expanded mental healthcare access and economic opportunities for the trans community.

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