Discover a diverse, welcoming, friendly block where neighbors and visitors can find a place to belong. Enjoy authentic cuisine and quality shops, access daily services and be part of a vibrant community.
Steps from the CTA Red Line and two blocks from the Lake Michigan beach stands a welcoming neighborhood. Tucked into the heart of Chicago’s Rogers Park and a few blocks from Howard Street, Jarvis Square – at the corner of Jarvis Avenue and Greenview Avenue – offers local eateries, specialty shops, daily services and places to relax.
From eclectic arts to independent business, handcrafted food to inclusive spaces, Jarvis Square is anything but square.
Jarvis Square & Howard Street SSA#19 Commissioners
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Special Service Areas, known as Business Improvement Districts or BIDs in other cities, are local tax districts that fund expanded services and programs through a localized property tax levy within contiguous areas. The enhanced services and programs are in addition to those currently provided through the City.
SSA-funded projects typically include but are not limited to: public way maintenance and beautification; district marketing and advertising; business retention/attraction, special events and promotional activities; auto and bike transit; security; façade improvements; and other commercial and economic development initiatives.
In 2021, SSA#19 expanded to include Jarvis Square in addition to Howard Street.
