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Chicago’s vote to totally eliminate parking mandates near train stations & bus routes is a great response to our city’s housing crisis and traffic woes
This post incorporates content from Streetsblog Chicago Cofounder and Advisor Steven Vance's development data website Chicago Cityscape.
July 18, 2025
Chicago deploys its first TDM requirements for new construction in rail station TOD areas
The Connected Communities ordinance — adopted last year — required that CDOT establish TDM rules for new construction developments in the overlap of B, C, and D zoning districts, and a half mile around CTA and Metra rail stations.
June 20, 2023
SBC’s Steven Vance helped pass “granny flats” ordinance, enabling new affordable housing
Steven helped educate decision-makers about the issue in advance of the legislation, which re-legalizes accessory dwelling units.
December 18, 2020
How the Lincoln Yards Development Could Impact Chicago Transportation
The proposal is nearly a done deal. Building thousands of new homes and offices will exacerbate our city's traffic congestion woes, unless bold action is taken to improve transit access.
March 8, 2019
