Updates from the chapter
One week from today: happy hour with Ald. Desmon Yancy celebrating the 71st St. upzoning 🎉 Tue., Nov. 10, 6–8 pm Dawn Eatery, 1642 E 56th St Free, with appetizers. RSVP: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
'@chicagohousing.bsky.social released a development framework for approximately 4,100 mixed-income homes on 43 acres of CHA-owned land in the former Cabrini-Green public housing community, and plans to begin seeking zoning changes and issuing solicitations for development partners throughout 2027.'
Transit-Supportive Development Incentives in the NITA budget 👀
"We are committed not just to passing BUILD, not just to passing the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of this country, but we're committed to doing it and putting our money where our mouth is and making sure that Illinois becomes and then remains the most affordable, accessible housing state in this country." —Rep. Kam Buckner at yesterday's BUILD press confe…
Chicago is issuing fewer of the permits that new buildings need. At the Oct. 27 City Council budget hearing, Ald. Bennett Lawson (44th Ward) asked Buildings Commissioner Marlene Hopkins about permit volume. Through the third quarter, compared with 2025: • All permits: 24,186, down 0.9% • Express permits: 5,328, down 1.2% • Plan-based permits: 3,818, down 9.8% Plan-based permits (developer services…
Lots of opportunity for new housing is available through ChiBlockBuilder! www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...
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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."
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.
Guest essay: Evanston zoning debate shows need for Pritzker housing plan
After attending approximately a dozen community meetings in Evanston regarding proposed changes to the city’s comprehensive plan and zoning code, it is clear to me that the Illinois General Assembly must pass Gov.
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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.