Momentum on East 7th: Exciting Developments in Our Neighborhood

There’s a new energy rising on the East Side — and if you’ve walked down East 7th Street lately, you’ve likely felt it too.

From revitalized storefronts to new community spaces, the corridor is coming alive with projects that reflect the creativity, resilience, and voice of our neighborhood. It’s more than construction — it’s transformation, and it’s happening in real time.

🌱 What’s Happening on East 7th?

In recent months, we’ve seen a surge of investment — not just from institutions, but from local organizers, business owners, artists, and residents working together to reimagine what East 7th can be.

Here are a few highlights:

• New businesses opening in previously vacant buildings

• Community-serving nonprofits expanding their presence and programming

• Ongoing conversations around public space improvements, pedestrian safety, and equitable transit access

• The groundwork being laid for community land ownership, including efforts like ESCIC’s

These changes aren’t just cosmetic — they represent a deeper push toward reclaiming this historic corridor for the people who live, work, and dream here.

🤝 A Seat at the Table

At ESCIC, we’re excited about the momentum — but we also know that community voice must lead the way.

That’s why we’re working to ensure that East 7th’s future isn’t written by outside developers alone, but shaped by East Siders who understand the soul of the neighborhood. Through cooperative investment, local ownership, and democratic decision-making, we’re helping to build a future rooted in equity, not speculation.

📣 Got Ideas?

We want to hear from you:

• What spaces on East 7th should be preserved or repurposed?

• Where do you see opportunity for community-first development?

• What’s missing — and how can we fill those gaps together?

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👉 [Submit a Suggestion]👉 [Become a Member]👉 [Contact the Board]

There’s change in the air — and it’s powered by people, not just plans. Let’s keep the East 7th corridor rising in a way that honors its history and belongs to its future.