The proposed reforms would increase the allowed lot coverage in denser residential districts and legalize two flats in areas where they are already grandfathered in.
Jessica Mordacq
Work on local housing politics long enough and you'll start to see the same arguments over and over again. Here's a decoder ring. You could fill a book with the arguments housing opponents use across the nation to oppose new construction. But like just like our
Join us at Kettlestrings, 800 S. Oak Park Avenue, Thur Oct 23, 6PM, to meet other members and discuss what we can do to say Yes! to new housing in Oak Park. The Village Board will soon be considering zoning reform. We need to get organized and ensure that our
Trustee's Wesley and Straw vote against renewing our current zoning laws. Trustee Wesley: “For me, it’s basically approving racism,” he said. “When we drop a new zoning map that is not drawn from the legacy of racism, then I’ll vote ‘yes.’” Oak Park approves zoning map,
Zoning Reform SurveyThis survey aims to understand your attitudes and opinions regarding zoning reform, single family zoning, and missing middle housing.Google Docs