I enjoyed hearing that the plot you bought for the new shul is in the center of Chicago.

Regarding Torah and mitzvot, it needs to be treated like a business; being centrally located is key to attracting more people. Until the building is ready, try to rent a space to start the year for prayers and the school, locking in people for the year. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/011/009/3580