Introduction
Altgeld Gardens, extending from 130th Street in the north to the Calumet River in the south, and from approximately Langley Ave. in the west to the railroad tracks west of Doty Ave. in the east, is a public housing project constructed between 1943 to 1945 for the families of African-American servicemen returning from World War II.
The development includes a public library, schools, an auditorium, clubhouse, and modernist shopping center, making a self-sufficient commercial development in the heart of Altgeld Gardens.
Transportation
The area is accessible using 130th Street, South Langley Ave., and South Doty Ave. Public transportation also runs to Altgeld Gardens with two bus lines (34, 348) and train service (ME).
Climate and Weather
Weather in Altgeld Gardens typically ranges between an average high of 33 ºF in January to an average high of 81 ºF in July.
Demographics
According to the most recent U.S. Census, Altgeld Gardens hosts a population of approximately 8,000 community members. Approximately 90% of the population is African-American and 63% of these residents live below the poverty line.
Because of its proximity to manufacturing plants, steel mills, landfills, and toxic dumps, environmental hazards have been a concern for residents of the area.
Altgeld Gardens lawyers at America’s Consumer Lawyer can assist residents with cases related to accidents, injuries, and health problems that may be related to these serious issues, as well as issues such as bicycle accidents, dog bites, premises accidents, car accidents, public transportation accidents, and pedestrian accidents.
Education
Altgeld Gardens is home to a handful of schools, which include :
Public Schools
- George Washington Carver Primary School
- Aldridge Elementary School
- CICS Chicago International Charter School
- Carver Military Academy
When sending your child off to school you assume they will remain safe, however, this isn’t always the case. School bus accidents, gym and physical education accidents, lack of supervision, playground injuries, and school district negligence are just a few examples of the types of school injury cases America’s Consumer Lawyer has experience with.
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