transit-oriented development

Recently the Regional Transportation Authority, the agency that oversees the CTA, Metra, and Pace, released a Transit-Friendly Communities Guide to encourage development that's accessible to public transportation. Earlier this week, the RTA held a webinar about the guide for municipal officials, urban planning professionals, and the public. It included success stories of creating equitable transit-oriented developments, and tips on how to use best practices from the handbook to foster ETOD in other communities.

Last week, the Southland Development Authority held a bus tour to highlight its work as "a non-profit business organization designed to grow the economy of the South Suburbs." 

The reports also finds that redevelopment of this land is more likely to bring about positive change when community members are heavily involved.

As shown in this map, Chicago’s land use policies have a major impact on our greenhouse gas emissions.

While blocking this development would probably do more harm than good, Chicago absolutely needs to do more to fight displacement.

The proposed Connected Communities ordinance has been released. We looked at some of the changes the ordinance proposes.

It’s time to build on the success of the transit-oriented development ordinance and eliminate parking minimums for housing city-wide. 

Construction was delayed due to state budget issues impacting funding and most recently, issues with permits.

While our city's TOD ordinance has spurred more transit-friendly development in wealthy and gentrifying neighborhoods, it has done relatively little to encourage investment in parts of the city that need it the most.