Recent Streetsblog CHICAGO posts about Development

The Expanded TOD Ordinance Will Likely Pass Tomorrow, With a Few Tweaks

By John Greenfield | Sep 23, 2015 | 2 Comments

Tomorrow’s the big day. On Monday, City Council’s Zoning Committee unanimously passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed reforms to Chicago’s existing transit-oriented development ordinance. On Thursday, the full council will almost certainly approve the new legislation, paving the way for a new wave of dense, parking-lite development near train stations. However, the committee made three notable […]

Moore OKed Pritzker Projects That Will Bring Hundreds of Cars to Rogers Park

By John Greenfield | Aug 10, 2015 | 24 Comments

As I’ve written before, 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore is one of the more progressive members of City Council, and he’s generally got a good record on walking, transit, and biking issues. However, Moore and billionaire real estate developer Jennifer Pritzker have become a dynamic duo when it comes to bringing auto-centric structures to Rogers Park. […]

Pro- and Anti-Moreno Factions Square Off Over TOD Development Issue

By John Greenfield | Aug 5, 2015 | 45 Comments

First Ward Alderman Proco “Joe” Moreno has been one of Chicago’s leading proponents of transit-oriented development. He sponsored the city’s 2013 TOD ordinance, and he’s been a strong supporter of dense, parking-lite developments near ‘L’ stops in his district. He’s also one of a handful of aldermen who don’t approve zoning changes for new housing […]

MPC’s “Grow Chicago” Campaign Calls for Beefing Up the TOD Ordinance

By John Greenfield | Jul 23, 2015 | 6 Comments

Yesterday, the Metropolitan Planning Council launched “Grow Chicago,” a new policy change initiative to unleash growth in the city by leveraging our public transportation assets and promoting transit-oriented development. The push includes a report penned by MPC and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy recommending broader zoning and financial incentives to attract more development […]

MPC’s Skosey Wants to Help Spur Economic Growth as a CMAP Board Member

By John Greenfield | Jul 10, 2015 | No Comments

I’m glad to share the news that Peter Skosey, executive vice president of the Metropolitan Planning Council and a key player in the local transportation advocacy scene, has joined the board of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Earlier this week, Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed him earlier this week to replace outgoing CMAP board member […]

New Pritzker Project Is Basically A Transit-Ignoring Development

By John Greenfield | Jul 2, 2015 | 33 Comments

As I’ve stated before, Colonel Jennifer Pritzker, a historic preservationist and an heir to the Pritzker family fortune, has used her wealth in creative ways to help revitalize the Rogers Park community. She deserves credit for restoring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Emil Bach House, as well as bringing the Mayne Stage music theater and other businesses […]

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