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Abundant Housing Illinois

Serving Chicago, Springfield, Evanston & 1 more

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🏙️ Broadway's future belongs to all of us! A small group of Edgewater residents is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Chicago's 2025 Broadway upzoning. The Broadway Land Use Framework was the result of years of planning, community meetings, public input, and debate. It represents an important step toward a more affordable, welcoming, and vibrant Edgewater and Uptown. 🏘️ More home…

From Reddit: "Where 4-story Apartments are Illegal within 1/2 Mile of Train Stops in Chicago" www.reddit.com/r/chicago/s/...

Meanwhile, at the International Code Council:

Thanks to @strongtownschicago.bsky.social for having us over last night to talk about how the city could allow new Single-Room Occupancy homes, by passing an ordinance sponsored by @anthonyjquezada.bsky.social

Did you miss us!? We’ve got several cool urbanist events focused on housing over the next week: come join other advocates with @strongtownschicago @abundanthousingillinois and @chicagogrowthproject at these events! Stay on the lookout for some big enhancements to the Big Tent calendar and website coming soon 👀 👀

'“This framework has been discussed, debated, and voted on. At a time when Chicago faces a housing shortage, it’s time to move forward with a community vision that supports more homes, thriving local businesses, and a more vibrant Broadway Corridor,” said Neville Hemming of @neuchicago.org.'

A meeting discussing a planned development with 345 new homes at 2800 N. Sheridan is live now! Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8645618155...

"Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield." www.sj-r.com/story/news/l...

The Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing are holding a budget hearing, live now: www.chicityclerk.com/committee-bu...

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.'

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.

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Events

November Happy Hour with Ald. Yancy celebrating upzoning in the 5th Ward

Tue, Nov 10 · 6:00 PM CST
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Yes! The 2026 YIMBYTown Happy Hour

Wed, Nov 18 · 3:15 PM PSTNational event
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Actions

Who we're endorsing

See the November 2026 Illinois general guide

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.

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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.