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City Council approves Red Line Extension TIF

The new TIF is expected to generate $950 million for the project

December 22, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission adopts Western Ave Corridor Study

The plan calls for public realm improvements within a development framework

November 20, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

CTA receives $29 million for bus electrification

The federal grant will be used for new buses and facility upgrades

August 18, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago developers incorporate unique amenities

Urbanize looks at the unique offerings of recent developments

July 28, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

City Council passes Connected Communities Ordinance

The ordinance will update the city’s TOD ordinance through the lens of equity

July 25, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Lightfoot releases We Will Chicago draft

The framework looks to resolve a history of inequity

July 22, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Chicago named 2nd best city in the world

Our city is second only to Edinburgh and the best in the US

July 19, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Mayor Lightfoot introduces Connected Communities Ordinance

The expanded TOD ordinance will offer wider affordability and less parking requirements

June 27, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

POP! Plazas planned for West Garfield Park and Chatham

The two plazas were picked out of eight RFP responses

April 4, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Discover Partners Institute gets land, Focal Point Campus gets funding, and more

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March 26, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

City shortlists three bids for new casino

Both McCormick Place pitches have been thrown out

March 24, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Plan Commission adopts Neighborhood Design Guidelines

The document aims to provide guidance for neighborhood commercial corridors

March 23, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

The 2022 Chicago 7 Most Endangered Buildings announced

Preservation Chicago releases its annual 2022 list of threatened historic buildings

March 10, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Lightfoot to renew push to eliminate aldermanic prerogative, new commercial leases, and more

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March 5, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

CTA plans for all-electric bus fleet by 2040

The “Charging Forward” study outlines the transition plan for the next two decades

March 1, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

General Iron permit denied, questions arise around casino proposals, and more

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February 20, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Merchandise Mart makeover, new bike lanes coming to Uptown and Wicker Park, and more

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January 23, 2022 by Lukas Kugler

Salesforce tops out, CDOT looks to overhaul North Side junction, and more

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January 15, 2022 by Lukas Kugler