Abundant Housing Illinois

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...

'@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…

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.