# Commissioner of Transportation directed to conduct feasibility study for pedestrian-focused redesign of public ways immediately surrounding Palmer Square Park

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- Record number: **Or2026-0028783**
- Type: Order; category: City Council
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Submitted Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Final Action Date: Oct 14, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=75B7A7A1-64B7-F111-AAAC-001DD80B58E5)

## Timeline

- Sep 23, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 14, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/39FE6EE4-2FBC-F111-AAAE-001DD80B58E5). On motion of Alderperson La Spata, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Harris, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [Committee Letter - Palmer Square Study - 1st Ward.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f39777ce-bcda-42a0-a3ad-c8099a23fbed.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [w1 - or28783.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0859bb55-1989-49b6-91e4-3a16cfbb1dc9.pdf) (Legislation)

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