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In the zone: Alders propose changing Western Avenue rules to allow more housing along potential bus rapid transit corridor
Author update, 7/26/2024: two of the seven ordinances necessary to effect this upzoning have been adopted. The others are delayed due to differences in when mailed notices were sent to property owners and confirmed received.
May 29, 2024
New housing aid is the right thing to do. It’s also a good investment.
In addition to hurting Chicago’s most vulnerable residents, cuts to housing assistance can cost much more than they save.
November 9, 2021
Affordable housing and a new park in the works for western end of 606 Trail
It would have been better if more had been done to prevent housing displacement in the first place.
October 5, 2021
How much affordable housing is Chicago willing to sacrifice to aldermanic prerogative?
In the coming months, the City Council’s Zoning Committee has the chance to weigh in on a proposal that could change the future of affordable housing in Chicago.
September 17, 2021
Relax, affordable housing plan by Western Brown stop would preserve almost all parking
Developers of an affordable TOD presented their plans to Lincoln Square residents. Numerous NIMBYs oppose the presentation due to unfounded concerns about parking.
May 13, 2021
Bar owner who posted racist comments is leading fight against affordable TOD
Spyners owner and Save Lincoln Square petition launcher Maureen Sullivan faced a boycott last year over racist comments about BLM protests.
May 11, 2021
The new Chicago Blueprint for Fair Housing aims to reduce residential segregation
The city calls the document a plan to address the city’s housing segregation, disparities in access to opportunity, and history of inequitable investment.
April 13, 2021
2nd affordable transit-oriented development proposed near Logan Square station
A proposal for a housing development near the Logan Square Blue Line station includes 64 affordable units. If approved, the site would be the second transit-oriented development near the 'L' stop.
March 17, 2021
Chicago housing department says it will prioritize racial equity in affordable housing resources
The racial equity impact assessment will help ensure that developments supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are equitably allocated to address the needs of BIPOC communities.
March 16, 2021
Harlem station development controversy highlights barriers to creating equitable TOD
The land just north of the Blue Line stop would be a good location for dense transit-oriented development with affordable units, but instead it may get a car-wash and a drive-through cafe.
November 9, 2020
