Updates from the chapter
Starting now!
Celebrate the 71st St. upzoning with Ald. Desmon Yancy 🎉 Tue., Nov. 10, 6:30–8:30 pm Dawn Eatery, 1642 E 56th St Free, with appetizers provided. RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
@govpritzker.illinois.gov: "Our future in the state of Illinois depends on how we address the housing crisis now."
BUILD is back Gov. Pritzker announced some new funding for building housing and helping people afford housing
43rd Ward neighbors: a 5-story building with 20 homes is proposed at 950 W Webster Ave, the former McGee's tavern site, right next to the 'L' between the Armitage and Fullerton stations. • 20 homes over 2,200 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail • 4 designated affordable homes through the ARO • 20 bike spaces and 8 car spaces • Rezoning from B1-2 to B3-3 Homes next to the 'L' are exactly what Lincoln Pa…
43rd Ward: a 5-story building with 20 homes (4 designated affordable) over shops is proposed at 950 W Webster, the old McGee's site next to the 'L'. Come speak in support at the community meeting: Thu, Nov. 5, 2026, 6 pm DePaul, 1110 W Belden Ave, Room 108
"Chicago has been struggling to build more housing amidst a spike in construction costs. Rents are still increasing due to a combination of restrictive zoning regulations and a lack of new buildings in the pipeline. That’s where NITA could come in."
We *also* think Chicago and the region are short on housing. Since March, Crain's, the Tribune, the Sun-Times, Axios, The Real Deal, WTTW and even the New York Post have all said it: > Chicago is America's toughest rental market > The region is short nearly 225,000 affordable rentals > Rents are rising because of a supply problem The diagnosis is in. Time to build. Help us legalize more homes acro…
Can land owned by churches and other religious institutions help create more affordable homes? Learn about Yes, In God's Backyard (YIGBY) at the Keys to Home webinar, Thurs., Oct. 29, 6:30–8 p.m. on Zoom. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
'As proposed, the Hawk Ridge townhouses would be two stories with front-loading two-car garages divided among three-, four- and five-unit buildings with three or four bedroom homes.' Trustee Renee Suwanski specifically called for larger garages and a plan more cohesive with surrounding development.
AHIL Member Tasnim Tanveer Testifies before the Illinois House Executive Committee
Good morning. Thank you to the committee for the opportunity to speak. My name is Tasnim Tanveer. I am a volunteer member of Abundant Housing Illinois, a pro-housing advocacy group with over 530 members.
AHIL Lead Steffany Bahamon testifies before the Illinois Senate Executive Committee
Chair Castro, members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify.
Events
Who we're endorsing
Resources
Guides and reference from Abundant Housing Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
Abundant Housing Illinois is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.