ComEd plans for Lincoln Park substation met with strong neighborhood pushback

ComEd plans to build a substation in Lincoln Park at a former car dealership and COVID-19 testing site, sparking opposition from the Diversey Community Coalition. The group argues the site, near a CTA station and eligible for transit-oriented development, could be used for affordable housing instead of infrastructure. ComEd claims the project is needed to meet rising power demand in the area.