Abundant Housing Illinois
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social
We advocate for housing abundance and sustainable, inclusive cities in Illinois.
🏙️ https://abundanthousingillinois.org
🏙️ https://abundanthousingillinois.org
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Illinois must build 227,000 units in 5 years to keep up with housing demand, report finds
Illinois must build 227,000 more housing units in the next five years if it is going to keep pace with demand, according to an economic report released Tuesday.
www.chicagotribune.com
A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute and the Project for Middle Class Renewal at UIUC found that Illinois faces a shortage of 227,000 homes, and must double current construction rates to build 45,000 homes annually for the next 5 years 🏗️🏘️ www.chicagotribune.com/2025/06/24/i...
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What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Downzoning Chicago: How Local Land Use Policy Has Reduced Housing Construction and Reinforced Segregation | Published in Findings
By Yonah Freemark, George Kisiel. Downzonings were used by US cities in the postwar period to preserve neighborhood character. These land-use policies were associated with lower housing supply, higher...
findingspress.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:33 PM
What happens when you downzone?
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Our new open-access research paper in @findingspress.org investigates effects of decades of downzoning in Chicago.
Findings:
—Downzoned areas added 1/7th of the new units as comparable non-downzoned areas;
—Downzoned areas became more white & were more expensive.
Tickets for our holiday party are going fast! We can’t wait to see you on December 17 at Haymarket Brewing. 🏙️
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Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party
Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tickets for our holiday party are going fast! We can’t wait to see you on December 17 at Haymarket Brewing. 🏙️
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
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Why do people join @abundanthousingil.bsky.social?
“The climbing cost of housing is a main reason why 450 people have joined Abundant Housing Illinois, and bringing down costs is why they help in the political fight to show there is support for more housing.”
“The climbing cost of housing is a main reason why 450 people have joined Abundant Housing Illinois, and bringing down costs is why they help in the political fight to show there is support for more housing.”
November 25, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Why do people join @abundanthousingil.bsky.social?
“The climbing cost of housing is a main reason why 450 people have joined Abundant Housing Illinois, and bringing down costs is why they help in the political fight to show there is support for more housing.”
“The climbing cost of housing is a main reason why 450 people have joined Abundant Housing Illinois, and bringing down costs is why they help in the political fight to show there is support for more housing.”
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Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party
Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!
www.eventbrite.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Big Tent Urbanist Holiday Party
Join us for an end of the year celebration among urban-focused organizations in Chicago!
www.eventbrite.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Chicago and Illinois urbanists have a lot to celebrate as we close out 2025, so we’re co-hosting a party! 🥳
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
Please join us at Haymarket Brewing on December 17 for a celebration of our wins at the second annual Big Tent Urbanist holiday party! 🏘️🚇
www.eventbrite.com/e/big-tent-u...
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The SW side needs support from #bikechi
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The SW side needs support from #bikechi
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
CDOT and Ald. Ramirez (12) are hosting a virtual info session and Q&A for updates on the Archer Ave and Kedzie Ave PBLs in construction in Brighton Park.
Tues. 11/25, 6-8pm
More: bit.ly/archerkedzie
Register by Sat., 11/22 at 7pm: forms.gle/yJMa3cFU8ftN...
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Of all the major cities in the United States, Chicago provides the greatest value, with robust amenities and culture without correlated housing costs. But if Chicago wants to retain that status, some things need to change.
op-ed by me, Stef, and Jasmine (co-leads for @abundanthousingil.bsky.social)
op-ed by me, Stef, and Jasmine (co-leads for @abundanthousingil.bsky.social)
Commentary: Make 2026 the year to achieve real progress on reforming housing affordability
Growth in and around Chicago depends on lawmakers getting it done, write leaders of Abundant Housing Illinois.
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Of all the major cities in the United States, Chicago provides the greatest value, with robust amenities and culture without correlated housing costs. But if Chicago wants to retain that status, some things need to change.
op-ed by me, Stef, and Jasmine (co-leads for @abundanthousingil.bsky.social)
op-ed by me, Stef, and Jasmine (co-leads for @abundanthousingil.bsky.social)
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Cook County has an active infill rail station study underway. Put dots on the map where you want a new train station. cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com
Cook County Rail Survey
Take the Cook County Rail Infill Station Study Survey for where you'd like to see rail stations.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Cook County has an active infill rail station study underway. Put dots on the map where you want a new train station. cook-rail-survey-hntbcorp.hub.arcgis.com
“Hybrid buses that use battery and diesel engine power can reduce emissions compared with traditional diesel-powered buses that make up the majority of the CTA’s fleet of about 1,900 buses.” 🚍
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
CTA to buy up to 150 hybrid buses with $121 million federal grant
The Federal Transit Administration on Thursday announced $1.1 billion in awards through its Low or No Emission Grant Program.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:41 PM
“Hybrid buses that use battery and diesel engine power can reduce emissions compared with traditional diesel-powered buses that make up the majority of the CTA’s fleet of about 1,900 buses.” 🚍
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
chicago.suntimes.com/transportati...
Tucked away in the 44th Ward Community Plan… support for single stair reform! 😍
November 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Tucked away in the 44th Ward Community Plan… support for single stair reform! 😍
Want to see 59 new homes replace a series of vacant lots near the Red Line on Clybourn? Call or write to the 2nd Ward to express your support! 🏘️
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Want to see 59 new homes replace a series of vacant lots near the Red Line on Clybourn? Call or write to the 2nd Ward to express your support! 🏘️
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so happy to see that this went through! i gave a comment supporting the landmarking status to the commission 💪
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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“In a unanimous vote, the City Council allowed owners of single-family lots within one mile of downtown Phoenix to build duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, sometimes referred to as ‘middle housing.’” 🏘️
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
Phoenix leaders impose divisive 'middle housing' plan, complying with state law
Phoenix will allow owners of single-family lots within one mile of downtown to build townhomes and duplexes following a unanimous council vote.
www.azcentral.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“In a unanimous vote, the City Council allowed owners of single-family lots within one mile of downtown Phoenix to build duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, sometimes referred to as ‘middle housing.’” 🏘️
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
November 20, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Lakeview 2035
November 20, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Lakeview 2035
SAVE THE DATE 🏗️
We're planning something fun for the evening of December 17 👀
More details will be posted tomorrow 🏘️ 🚇 🥂
We're planning something fun for the evening of December 17 👀
More details will be posted tomorrow 🏘️ 🚇 🥂
November 20, 2025 at 4:11 AM
SAVE THE DATE 🏗️
We're planning something fun for the evening of December 17 👀
More details will be posted tomorrow 🏘️ 🚇 🥂
We're planning something fun for the evening of December 17 👀
More details will be posted tomorrow 🏘️ 🚇 🥂
“Residents overwhelmingly asked for more housing near transit, fewer parking requirements and better design standards while pushing to preserve the ward’s older housing stock — priorities that now form the foundation of the final plan and Lawson’s guidelines.”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/w...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/w...
What Will Lakeview Look Like In 10 Years? New Community Plan Offers A Roadmap
Ald. Bennett Lawson’s plan calls for more transit-oriented housing, stronger design standards and redevelopment of four long-vacant sites.
blockclubchicago.org
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
“Residents overwhelmingly asked for more housing near transit, fewer parking requirements and better design standards while pushing to preserve the ward’s older housing stock — priorities that now form the foundation of the final plan and Lawson’s guidelines.”
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/w...
blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/18/w...
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Tucked away in the 44th Ward 2025 Community Plan....
SINGLE STAIR REFORM
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social @stevevance.net
SINGLE STAIR REFORM
@abundanthousingil.bsky.social @stevevance.net
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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the Abundant Housing Illinois deadline for county + state races is approaching. Fill out the questionnaire @abundanthousingil.bsky.social sent you by Friday night (11/21). DM me if you didn’t get one.
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
the Abundant Housing Illinois deadline for county + state races is approaching. Fill out the questionnaire @abundanthousingil.bsky.social sent you by Friday night (11/21). DM me if you didn’t get one.
"No culprit played a bigger role in the tax burden shift to homeowners than the gutting of commercial property values downtown, where properties lost $379.2 million in assessed value, a 7.2% year-over-year drop, the report said."
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
Loop loss fallout: Chicago homeowners hit with biggest property tax bill hikes in decades
Chicago homeowners wondering what the pandemic's thrashing of the Loop means for their wallets now have an answer.
www.chicagobusiness.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
"No culprit played a bigger role in the tax burden shift to homeowners than the gutting of commercial property values downtown, where properties lost $379.2 million in assessed value, a 7.2% year-over-year drop, the report said."
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...
Traveling in style to the function 🚂
November 16, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Traveling in style to the function 🚂
48 affordable homes in Albany Park
November 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
48 affordable homes in Albany Park
It’s a great day to get outside and send us photos of pretty buildings
November 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It’s a great day to get outside and send us photos of pretty buildings
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Is it time for a ballot measure to fast-track affordable housing in Chicago? Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz highlight NYC’s recent pro-housing wins — and how Chicago’s ADU fight shows we’re moving in the opposite direction. 🏘️ 🗳️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz: New York nixes veto power over housing while Chicago unwisely doubles down
The recent granny flat fight in Chicago is an example of the city upholding a tradition that has held back affordable housing.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Is it time for a ballot measure to fast-track affordable housing in Chicago? Marisa Novara and Daniel Kay Hertz highlight NYC’s recent pro-housing wins — and how Chicago’s ADU fight shows we’re moving in the opposite direction. 🏘️ 🗳️
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...
www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/13/o...