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Chicago's Transit Oriented Developments Becoming More Affluent

The city of Chicago is focusing its development incentives around transit stations, but the people moving into those neighborhoods tend to be wealthier than previous residents.

May 2, 2016 - Chicago Tribune

Chicago Approves Big Expansion of TOD Ordinance

Ten times more land in Chicago is now designated for transit oriented development—affording new development reduced parking requirements, density bonuses for affordable housing, and new strength for the city's Pedestrian Street design regulations.

September 30, 2015 - Chi.Streetsblog

Proposed Chicago TOD Ordinance: Increase Density, Eliminate Parking Requirements

Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced an update of the city's 2013 transit oriented development ordinance. The new version of the ordinance would have a sweeping effect on the land uses around transit stations in Chicago.

July 28, 2015 - Metropolitan Planning Council - The Connector

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'Grow Chicago' Shows the How and Why of Transit Oriented Development

Chicago's Metropolitan Planning Council has released a new toolbox full of interactive features intended to assist transit oriented development.

July 26, 2015 - Chi.Streetsblog

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