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Chicago's Pay-to-Play Zoning Redux

Posted by: Nate Berg
Thanks to: Lynn Stevens
12 February 2008 - 5:00am

A continuation of the series of articles from the Chicago Tribune that look at zoning and the politics that shape the city's land use.

"Compare and contrast results of the Chicago tradition of aldermanic prerogative and the cozy relationships that guide zoning decisions in the city."

"After nearly 50 years, in 2002 Chicago re-wrote its Zoning Ordinance to better reflect the current market realities. Rather than follow that law that guides how zoning changes are to be evaluated, in Chicago's 11th Ward--home to the Daley family political dynasty--the current alderman seeks zoning advice from the party committeeman (a Daley) and zoning changes appear to be negotiable (as long as you play along)."

Full Story: A curious tale of two properties
Source: The Chicago Tribune, February 9, 2008
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