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Bluesky · Tasnim: “the BUILD plan would legalize many of the housing types that are historically common across Illinois, not just in Chicago” #CityCivicsDay- Bluesky · When a 102-unit affordable senior building went up near Rep. Lindsey LaPointe's home, neighbors predicted disaster. "Guess what? It's not. It's an amazing building… it's just housing for people." Watch the full YIGBY webinar from Connections for the Homeless: youtu.be/SwMDUhJ6xsQ
Bluesky · Rob B. in the Wednesday Journal: opposition to Shape Oak Park echoes the fight against Oak Park's 1968 fair housing ordinance. "It should do so again now." www.oakpark.com/2026/11/03/s...
Bluesky · Wondering what AHPAA is? We got you. Help make it more effective by calling your state senator about HB 5198: secure.ngpvan.com/FjBDo1BuRUWp...- Bluesky · this meeting is tonight the NIMBYs and “MIMBYs” want to block new housing to be built by right in Oak Park Can you show up and give a comment in favor of more neighbors?
- Bluesky · Our friends at @impactforequity.bsky.social have a great explanation of how the Affordable Planning & Appeals Act works, and how it can be improved through the passage of HB5198! Help pass these improvements by calling your state senator THIS WEEK: secure.ngpvan.com/FjBDo1BuRUWp...
Bluesky · 410 new homes are up for a vote at the Chicago Plan Commission on Thursday, Nov. 19, 10 am, City Hall Room 1103. 345 homes in Lakeview (Wards 43, 44), 59 in Edgewater (48), and a 6-flat in Hermosa (26). Show up and speak in support!
Bluesky · “…as Mayor Brandon Johnson and a defiant City Council are battling over competing renter protection ordinances, they’ve let pandemic-era funding for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program expire without plans to replace it.” www.citybureau.org/newswire/202...
Bluesky · This Saturday, AHIL volunteer lead Tasnim Tanveer is speaking on the State of Housing in 2026 panel at City Civics Day. Sat., Nov. 14, 3–4 p.m., G.A.R. Hall, Chicago Cultural Center. Free. RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/city-civic...- Bluesky · Addressing the systemic lack of affordable housing is a disruptive view that we're proud to hold.
Instagram · 🏙️ Broadway's future belongs to all of us! A small group of Edgewater residents is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Chicago's 2025 Broadway upzoning. The Broadway Land Use Framework was the result of years of planning, community meetings, public input, and debate. It represents an important step toward a more affordable, welcoming, and vibrant Edgewater and Uptown. 🏘️ More home…
Bluesky · From Reddit: "Where 4-story Apartments are Illegal within 1/2 Mile of Train Stops in Chicago" www.reddit.com/r/chicago/s/...- Bluesky · Meanwhile, at the International Code Council:
Bluesky · Thanks to @strongtownschicago.bsky.social for having us over last night to talk about how the city could allow new Single-Room Occupancy homes, by passing an ordinance sponsored by @anthonyjquezada.bsky.social
Instagram · Did you miss us!? We’ve got several cool urbanist events focused on housing over the next week: come join other advocates with @strongtownschicago @abundanthousingillinois and @chicagogrowthproject at these events! Stay on the lookout for some big enhancements to the Big Tent calendar and website coming soon 👀 👀- Bluesky · '“This framework has been discussed, debated, and voted on. At a time when Chicago faces a housing shortage, it’s time to move forward with a community vision that supports more homes, thriving local businesses, and a more vibrant Broadway Corridor,” said Neville Hemming of @neuchicago.org.'
- Bluesky · A meeting discussing a planned development with 345 new homes at 2800 N. Sheridan is live now! Zoom Link: us02web.zoom.us/j/8645618155...
Bluesky · "Voters in Sangamon County have weighed in landslide support of a nonbinding vote to create a register of rental landlords and a base requirement for all rent units in the city of Springfield." www.sj-r.com/story/news/l...- Bluesky · The Chicago Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing are holding a budget hearing, live now: www.chicityclerk.com/committee-bu...
- Bluesky · '@chicagohousing.bsky.social released a development framework for approximately 4,100 mixed-income homes on 43 acres of CHA-owned land in the former Cabrini-Green public housing community, and plans to begin seeking zoning changes and issuing solicitations for development partners throughout 2027.'
- Bluesky · Transit-Supportive Development Incentives in the NITA budget 👀
How we work
Reform the rules
Back zoning reform and streamlined permitting so more homes are legal to build, especially near transit and jobs.
Educate & engage
Turn out residents to the meetings that matter and make it easy to take a pro-housing position on local projects.
Build partnerships
Work with neighbors, labor, faith groups, and builders toward a shared abundant-housing agenda.
Abundant Housing Illinois is a chapter of YIMBY Action.
One of the local groups organizing for more homes across the country, backed by the national team.