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Abundant Housing Illinois

@abundanthousingil.bsky.social

We advocate for housing abundance and sustainable, inclusive cities in Illinois. 🏙️ https://abundanthousingillinois.org

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Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 4d ago

"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..." —Rep. Kam Buckner We look forward to working with him and other legislators to pass parts of BUILD this year.

Chicago Cityscape@chicagocityscape.com · 6d ago

two bright spots from the Dept. of Buildings budget hearing yesterday: 1. DOB plans to increase the self-cert cap from 8 units to 16 units 2. DOB plans to expand the Developer Services program to take in permit applications for buildings with 4-49 units

Chart titled "Mid-size apartment buildings wait months longer in city review." Two 2027 plans from the Chicago Department of Buildings aim to open faster permit tracks: 1) raise the self-certification cap from 8 to 16 units, so the architect certifies the plans and the city skips its plan review; 2) "Ready, Set, Build," which would expand developer services (an outside review firm) to buildings with 4–50 units. Bar chart of median days to get a new-construction permit, 2023 to date. 4–8 units: 76 days with self-cert vs. 200 with the city's standard plan review. 9–16 units (would be eligible for self-cert): 102 days with developer services vs. 198 standard. 17–49 units: 164 days with developer services vs. 366 standard. Source: Chicago Cityscape analysis of city permit data; plans from Commissioner Marlene Hopkins's budget testimony, Oct. 27, 2026.
Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 5d ago

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

Abundant Housing Illinois card: New homes need your support. 20 homes (4 designated affordable) proposed at 950 W. Webster Ave. Architect's rendering of a five-story red brick building with shops on the ground floor next to the elevated CTA tracks. Community meeting Thursday, November 5, 2026, 6:00 p.m., DePaul University, 1110 W. Belden Ave., Room 108. Come speak in support.
SideStreets@sidestreets.bsky.social · 6d ago

Finally, after years of community feedback, it seems like we have a plan for housing on the vacant industrial lot in the heart of Pilsen that the alderman will support. Just have to keep applying for funding every 2 years to build the plan one building at a time…

Poster boards for the development plan at 18th and Peoria, behind it a rendering for the first building of phase one. The plan has four phases in different colors, and the first phase shows three buildings, though only one has been proposed.
Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 6d ago

"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."

Can new Chicagoland transit authority become answer to housing crisis?

Armed with new development authority, the Chicagoland transit agency is eyeing underused land to jumpstart affordable housing.

therealdeal.com

Ryan Richter, AICP@ryanjrichter.com · last wk.

Nice Sun-Times coverage of NITA's development powers. I didn't realize WMATA has brought 10k housing units online in the DC area. That's incredible. Looking forward to seeing the list of transit-owned properties NITA has on the books. chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...

The new transit authority has unprecedented power to develop land. How could this change your neighborhood?

For years, transit agencies in other major American cities have had powers to develop underused transit-owned land. The Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act catches Chicago up to its peers. But it ...

chicago.suntimes.com

Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · last wk.

@govpritzker.illinois.gov's BUILD Plan includes allowing Accessory Dwelling Units statewide! You can find out more about SB4071 and other state bills to increase the number of homes in Illinois at buildforil.org and contact your legislator in support!

BUILD Affordability Agenda

Illinois' housing crisis is a choice. Let's choose better. The BUILD plan offers common-sense reforms and investments to create more homes and bring down housing costs.

buildforil.org

State Senator Mike Simmons - IL-7th@senmikesimmons.bsky.social · last wk.

Last week, Governor Pritzker, myself, and Representative Cassidy took a very special tour of an accessory dwelling unit in Andersonville. Thank you to the homeowners and architects who took time to show us how their ADU meets their needs and fits seamlessly into the community!

Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · last wk.

“It’s beneficial to the transit agencies. We’re making it easier for people to access transit,” says Heather Mullins, @nitachicago.bsky.social’s local planning division manager. “It’s also beneficial to the communities. We can bring housing. We can bring more walkable communities.”

Thomas Bamonte@thomasbamonte.bsky.social · last wk.

Article @davidstruett.bsky.social examines the powers given the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) to spur development around transit assets. chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...

Michael McLean@michaelmclean.me · last wk.

The primary motivating factor behind my housing advocacy is that I am raising a family and I want more housing options as we grow, that won't send me into the suburbs.

DGB@just-g.bsky.social · 2w ago

It’s really frustrating to watch this city simultaneously block more housing and refuse to upzone high demand neighborhoods while also lurching from one funding issue to another.

Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Courtyard Building RFP Pre-Submission Webinar has been posted:

Courtyard Buildings RFP Pre-Submission Webinar: Oct. 19, 2026

YouTube video by Chicago DPD

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Abundant Housing Illinois@abundanthousingil.bsky.social · last mo.

"The City of Chicago is seeking proposals for the redevelopment of three City-owned sites at 4200 S. Indiana Ave., 4500-14 S. Indiana Ave. and 4823 S. Evans Ave. in Grand Boulevard as contemporary multi-family courtyard buildings." www.chicago.gov/content/dam/...

Cover of DPD document: Request for Proposals: Courtyard Buildings Grand Boulevard | Bronzeville Department of Planning and Development Ciere Boatright, Commissioner City Hall Room 1000 121 N. La Salle St. Chicago, IL 60602 City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor October 1st, 2026
Thomas Bamonte@thomasbamonte.bsky.social · 2w ago

New study "At What Cost: How Chicago’s Outdated Zoning and Land Use Systems Thwart Inclusive Growth." @metroplanning.bsky.social "reveals what is holding our city back and costing our residents: outdated, arcane and powerful zoning systems and hyperlocal control." metroplanning.org/zoning-and-l...

Zoning and Land Use Assessment Report: At What Cost? > Metropolitan Planning Council

MPC conducted a first-ever full assessment of Chicago's zoning data and created a report of this three-year study.

metroplanning.org