After consideration of resident feedback, the Ward office supports the proposed zoning change from RM-4.5 and RM-5 (split lot) to a unified RM-4.5 lot at 2310 W Ainslie Ave.
Process
All proposed zoning changes in the 40th Ward undergo a community feedback process. Neighbors are invited to comment on the proposal at public meetings and online. All comments and other feedback are considered and discussed by Ald. Vasquez and the 40th Ward office prior to any decision being made regarding zoning. You can find a detailed timeline/FAQ on how our community-driven process works on our Community Zoning page.
Feedback
The feedback for this change was overwhelmingly positive. Neighbors cited the need for more residential units in an area with a high demand for housing, as well as their enthusiasm for the adaptive use of the existing rectory building. We are deeply grateful to all our neighbors who took the time to provide feedback!
To see upcoming zoning meetings and participate in our community-driven process, please visit our Zoning Requests page. If you have any questions about this project or the community zoning process, feel free to reach out to us at 40thward.org/contact.