CASL Community Hub
Connecting Lives, Building Community
Something Exciting Is Taking Shape on Chicago's Riverfront...
The Chinese American Service League (CASL) is leading the transformation of a 5.3-acre site at 3000 S. Pitney Court, on the border of McKinley Park and Bridgeport, into the Community Hub— a place where neighbors come together, families find support, and community is built every day. And we want you to help build it.
What Is The Community Hub?
A new gathering place is coming to Chicago’s riverfront, and it starts with you.
The Community Hub is being built on a 5.3-acre site at 3000 S. Pitney Court, between Bridgeport and McKinley Park, designed from the ground up around what the people who live, work, and belong here actually need.
What We're Building Together:
A Riverfront for Everyone
Imagine a stretch of Chicago’s riverfront that’s actually for the neighborhood: green spaces, outdoor recreation, and a place to simply enjoy being outside. That’s what we’re creating here.
A Place Where People Come Together
From families, longtime residents, new neighbors, and small business owners, everyone is welcome. This Community Hub will be a place to meet, learn, share, and grow—the kind of space every neighborhood deserves.
Programs For You
We’re not coming in with all the answers. We’re here to listen. Through community conversations and real research, we’re shaping programs—like childcare, senior services, youth programming, and recreation—around what people here actually need.
A Place to Call Home
This Community Hub will also include inter-generational housing—homes designed to support families and seniors who want to put down roots and stay connected to the community they love.
Growing Our Roots on the South Side
For nearly 50 years, CASL has walked alongside individuals and families, connecting all people to services, education, jobs, and health resources. This Community Hub is our second campus: a natural expansion of that same commitment, now reaching further into the neighborhoods we’re proud to serve.
How Can I Get Involved?
The best community spaces are built by the communities they serve. Your voice belongs in this process from the very beginning.
The Community Hub is currently in the planning and community engagement phase. Now is the most important time to get involved. Your input will directly shape what this space becomes: the programs it offers, the people it serves, and the role it plays in this neighborhood for generations to come.
Take the Survey
Tell us what matters most to you. The survey takes just a few minutes, and your answers go directly into the planning process.
Stop by a Pop-up Event
Visit one of our community pop-ups in Bridgeport and McKinley Park this spring! In April and early May 2026, our team will be out in the neighborhood with hands-on activities and a chance to share what matters most to you.
Attend the Community Workshop
May 2026 – More Details to Come!
Join us for an in-person community workshop where you can see updates, ask questions, and share your ideas face-to-face.
Questions, ideas, or feedback? Let's connect.
About the Team Behind the Hub
CASL—the Chinese American Service League—is leading the development of the Community Hub. Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization serving Asian Americans in the Midwest. With almost 50 years of experience, CASL supports all individuals and families seeking services across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and older adult care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.
Collaborating Partners Who Will Help Bring Your Vision to Life:
