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“This [Affordable Communities Act] bill is about making sure housing decisions are driven by the needs of communities as a whole, not just the preferences of a few local politicians.” - SAEZ founder Eshan

“In 2020, Minneapolis introduced legislation that allowed the construction of multi-family housing within areas previously zoned exclusively for single-family. As a result, from 2017 to 2022, housing stock increased by 12% while rents only grew by 1%, compared to a 30% increase in rent nationwide.”

UChicago Students Rally for Illinois Zoning Reform Illinois is grappling with a web of crises, from the shortage of affordable housing to escalating threats from climate change to the high cost of living. But one student-led group on UChicago’s cam…

Great article highlighting the work that the Illinois Homes for All Coalition is doing to tackle our housing and climate crises. 🏘️

thegateuchicago.com/2025/03/20/u...

We know 💅

AHIL member Aiden caught up with AHIL-endorsed mayoral candidate Daniel Biss to learn about his vision for Evanston's future!

Housing abundance 🏘️
Housing affordability 😌
Sustainability 🌳
Revitalized downtown 🛍️
Reduced property tax burden 💰

Evanston's election is April 1st. Don't forget to vote!

AHIL endorsement graphic for Daniel Biss

Abundant Housing Illinois is proud to announce its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Mayor of Evanston!

Daniel has consistently fought to end exclusionary zoning, build abundant housing, eliminate burdensome parking requirements, and support safe street initiatives. 🏘️🚲🌳

Fun fact- it's the tallest building in the world built by a female architect - Jeanne Gang! It beat out the previously tallest building, the Aqua Tower - also in Chicago and also by her.

Can I start an Action Network to request we put this on a sweatshirt

44 homes are proposed for the vacant lots surrounding this two-flat on Warren Blvd 🏘️

Support 50 new homes in Irving Park! 50 new homes in Irving Park need your support. Please send a letter today.

We have a new letter campaign! Support 50 new homes in Irving Park today! 🏘️ actionnetwork.org/letters/supp...

A deed restricted ADU in Evanston

This deed-restricted affordable ADU is currently illegal to build in almost all residential neighborhoods in Illinois. Write to Chair Jimenez and Speaker Welch and tell them you want to see housing options like this legalized statewide! 🏘️

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Please tap this link ASAP. This is a huge deal to me.

I live in a coach house (picture not mine, but similar) that is needlessly illegal to build now. It fits my 3 roommates and I for a reasonable price in a walkable neighborhood. It’s great, but OUTLAWED!

These bills would fix that statewide.

ACTION ALERT

The People Over Parking Act has been assigned to the house Executive Committee for a hearing TODAY.

Please sign a “proponent” witness slip. For “Firm/Business” I put “Abundant Housing Illinois”

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Amazing! Transforming vacant lots and unused buildings into new homes will help keep Pilsen vibrant and provide folks with more housing options.

Burger King

31 new homes

A Burger King turns into 31 family-sized homes in Chicago.

Editorial: For mayor of Evanston, the Tribune Editorial Board endorses Daniel Biss Tribune gives endorsement to Daniel Biss for another term as Evanston mayor.

We’re glad to see the Tribune Editorial Board endorse Daniel Biss for Mayor of Evanston.

www.chicagotribune.com/2025/03/16/e...

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Springfield’s solutions for the shortage of housing in Illinois Recognizing a housing shortage across Illinois, state legislators have introduced several bills in the General Assembly.

let's learn about the five Illinois House bills that will allow more housing to be built across the state

A great starting point would be to put benches, tables and chairs in the Buckingham Fountain plaza. And allow food carts!

Awesome to see @adanisanchez.bsky.social in CapFax this morning!

@abundanthousingil.bsky.social @parkingreform.org

Attendees at 23 S Sangamon community meeting

Big turnout at tonight’s community meeting to discuss the 197 homes proposed at 23 S Sangamon in West Loop!

Lakeview is one of Chicago’s densest neighborhoods. But it still has too many blocks where it is illegal to build anything other than a detached single family home.

See those bright green areas on the west side? That’s where new apartment buildings are banned.

Let's legalize small pop up businesses across the city, so that we can all get abundant access to vegan paczkis

Developer Plans 5-Story Apartment Building In Irving Park, Replacing 5 Kedzie Avenue Storefronts Neighbors have until Thursday to submit feedback to Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez’s office on the proposal for the 50-unit building.

“The new building would incorporate a “bird friendly” design and would use heat pumps, induction stoves and related appliances to “electrify” the infrastructure.” 😍⚡️

blockclubchicago.org/2025/03/03/d...

It's sad how fearful some people can be. This website represents the worst of us, not the kind of abundant hopeful vision for the future that humanity needs. www.saveedgewater.com

I think Flo and Santos has some as specials!

By breaking through the cartel control that landlords have over a limited housing supply in Cambridge, @burhanazeem.bsky.social and @abettercambmaiepac.bsky.social have advanced one of the most inclusive, pro-people and pro-poor measures MA could possibly take. Incredible work.

How Upzoning in Cambridge Broke the YIMBY Mold By making buildings up to four floors legal by right across the city, the hometown of Harvard and MIT has set a new benchmark for the abundant housing movement.

Can't wait until we legalize 4-flats by right across Chicago www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Vibes based policy making is the route cause of a lot of actual (and not perceived) government inefficiency.

North Center Bank Building Could Become Housing For Domestic Violence Survivors Developers have partnered with the human rights nonprofit Apna Ghar on their latest proposal for the Lincoln/Damen/Irving intersection.

While it's fantastic that @aldermanmattmartin.bsky.social supported this project, one should ask why shelters like this one even needed to go through an extended zoning process to begin with. blockclubchicago.org/2023/12/15/n...