Zoning Reforms: Unlocking Development Potential While modular construction addresses the “how” of building more affordably, zoning reforms tackle the “where” and “what.” Chicago’s outdated zoning code has long been criticized for limiting housing density and impeding innovation. Recognizing this, ...
The Chicago Department of Transportation’s Green Alley Program, for example, transforms underutilized alleyways into permeable, green spaces that help to reduce storm water runoff and mitigate flooding. Similarly, the Chicago Park District’s “Greencorps Chicago” initiative trains young adults from ...
The location — a parking lot near Soldier Field — was originally selected by Chicago's Site Selection Task Force in May 2014 and subsequently approved by the City Council, Park District, Plan Commission, Department of Zoning, Illinois General Assembly and the governor. When the city offered Mc...
A first-of-its-kind civil rights settlement between the City of Chicago and the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) requires the city to comprehensively overhaul its zoning and land-use policies to reduce industrial exposures in “sacrifice zones,” a deal that environmental justice (...
the unnatural temperature rise."Green-Roof Zoning In Germany, where green roof are most common, the city of Stuttgart has promoted green roof and facade planting through subsidies for nearly 20 years.Martin a Laun and Klaus-Juergen Evert serve in the city's park and cemetery department. They...
Data is reported by the City of Chicago, Department of Buildings. Estimated cost is a value reported by the building permit applicant. Differences in fees paid and the total fee are likely due to the short period between when the permit was approved and when the permit is paid for and can...
Mayor Lightfoot has tapped housing policy expert Marisa Novara to lead the City Hall department. ByJay KoziarzMay 22, 2019 11 transformative ideas for Chicago transportation From riverfront gondolas to Elon Musk’s O’Hare express, there is no shortage of bold ideas. ...
We chose Chicago to test whether a plan, despite being unsuccessful in the sense of not being executed, might still change a city. We sought spatial change that was caused by the Olympic plan. The study limited itself to effects on infrastructure, zoning, real estate ownership, and governance...
departments. The Mayor submits proposals and recommendations to the City Council and is active in the enforcement of the city’s ordinances. The Mayor also submits the city’s annual budget and appoints city officers, department commissioners or directors, and members of city boards and ...
THIN BLUE LINE: Paul Vallas: Chicago Has Too Few Police, Pays Too Much In Police Overtime – Illinois Policy Institute; No Days Off For Police – Second City Cop; Meet Meri, Skokie Police Department’s Comfort Dog: Cuddly And Awesome – Skokie Review; Another Jussie Smollett-Esque Fake Rac...