This week was a busy one in City Council! See below for a round-up on City Council, including the final passage of the Western Avenue Rezone, our hearing on the Extreme Weather Response, a call for a hearing on the Chicago School Board, and more. Call for a Hearing on the Chicago School Board This […]
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City Council Round-up: September 2024
Posted onAfter a break in August, City Council re-convened this past Wednesday! See below for all the legislative highlights. Western Avenue Rezone Passes City Council! Earlier this year, we introduced an ordinance to rezone the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue to allow for more housing and businesses to support a more livable neighborhood. This week, […]
Western Avenue Rezoning
Posted onOn Wednesday, July 17th, the 40th Ward portion of the Western Avenue Rezone officially passed the full City Council!
Letter Calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue
Posted onThis past week, Ald. Vasquez and Ald. Matt Martin co-wrote a letter to Mayor Johnson, CTA President Dorval Carter, and CDOT Commissioner Tom Carney calling for Bus Rapid Transit on Western Avenue.
Western Avenue Proactive Zoning
Posted onAs part of the implementation of the Western Avenue Corridor Study, our office is initiating a proactive rezone of the 40th Ward stretch of Western Avenue. Join us for an open house on May 29th from 6-7pm to learn more.