Zoning Committee meeting is getting underway now. In addition to deconversion ords, we'll likely see approval of:
• 487-unit North/Clybourn development
• "43 Green" Bronzeville apts
• 296-key Fulton Market hotel

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Chair @AldTomTunney says "discussions are continuing" on @chicagosmayor's "clean air ordinance" that stalled in October. This would put new regulatory checks on some industrial development applications.
https://chicago.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=4637004&GUID=A27BF11B-BF21-413A-A5D8-D3F541329BAB&Options=Advanced&Search=
The ordinances up for consideration today would require property owners to apply for zoning changes before de-converting small apt buildings into single-family homes in the 606-area and Pilsen. Advocates are also pushing for a demolition fee ordinance. https://thedailyline.net/chicago/12/22/2020/aldermen-activists-push-for-demolition-fees-as-companion-to-anti-deconversion-ordinance/
Aldermen, activists push for demolition fees as companion to ‘anti-deconversion’ ordinance

A coalition of housing organizers and some aldermen are rallying in support of new city legislation proposed to help maintain affordable homes in the Pilsen and 606 area, but they say the measure’s…

https://thedailyline.net/chicago/12/22/2020/aldermen-activists-push-for-demolition-fees-as-companion-to-anti-deconversion-ordinance/
In public comment, homebuilders' lobbyist Paul Colgan says deconversion ordinances "don't address housing preservation issues, they just limit the property rights of owners." City should "focus instead on incentives for owners to retain and improve" small apartment buildings.
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