Love this, though Chicago has historically had much more permissive zoning than the burbs.I think that Oak Park's ADU ordinance is relatively weak, not many have been built because it's far too restrictive. Oak Park should create a meaningful ADU ordinance that allows economically viable ADUs on most lots.
Please show up to support diverse housing options for our future at the 'MIMBY' forum. MIMBY has recruited a coalition of groups that have opposed various developments in Oak Park. Candidates for Village Board who advocate for economic development, residential growth, missing middle and affordable housing, can use
NPR's Fresh Air has an excellent interview with Wharton School economist Ben Keys on the causes of our current housing crisis. https://www.npr.org/2024/12/11/nx-s1-5223561/the-u-s-is-facing-a-severe-housing-shortage-will-trumps-proposals-help 'Keys notes that new construction is occurring "at a snail's pace," due, in
How City Politics Has Led to a Housing ShortageChicago desperately needs more housing. But when it comes to building apartments, the city is its own worst enemy.Chicago MagazineLeigh Giangreco Illustration by Robert Neubecker "At City Hall and in Springfield, there’s a growing movement to loosen zoning laws.
One of the arguments we frequently hear about the lack of affordable housing is that it's evidence of a market failure. This argument has been voiced at our own board table. Typically it's made by those who are already skeptical of markets and their role in