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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 35m

Over in East Garfield Park a new 3-flat was permitted on a vacant lot – buff.ly/6r3Glwn

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 18h

Both of these "office buildings" are going to be converted to single-family houses.
Learn about those and more Proposed Projects -> buff.ly/Er8RUDy

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 21h

we're trying to track every commercial-to-residential conversion project buff.ly/FfKUVm0

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Audrey Wennink @awennink.bsky.social · 1d

The transit reform bill gives communities more tools to shape their communities around their transit stations. We need more people living and working near transit so more people can ride it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/08/o...

Juan Sebastian Arias: Transit reform bill strengthens local decision-making on development

This is not about taking control away from communities. It is about giving them more tools to shape growth around transit.

www.chicagotribune.com

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1d

we have several ways to try before you buy!

Access unlocked Place and Property Reports, or start a full-access free trial: buff.ly/JW678Yx

graphic with text inviting to "try before you buy"; there are also three photos of construction projects in Chicago

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1d

Your article makes it clear that suburban residents have a lot to gain by reforming transit in the region

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1d

that’s some TOD
One block from an L station with two lines

49 homes, permitted by right - www.chicagocityscape.com/permit/10100...

Photo of an apartment building under construction and taken from across the street

Photo of the same apartment building under construction, taken on the sidewalk on the narrow side of the building

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 1d

Our Chicago zoning map 🗺️ has been updated, with the city's edits made through September 23.

Look up an address today ➡️ buff.ly/JwZPrLv

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 2d

I wonder how many parking spaces it had

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Eric Erins @ericerins.bsky.social · 2d

The Gladstone Hotel; then and now. Look at how dense Woodlawn used to be!

Postcard showing an 8 story hotel on a corner lot

old postcard showing an aerial view of Woodlawn in maybe the 1940's?

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 2d

Check if your property is eligible for any of 40 financial & development incentives that are geographically-based.
Review the list and look up an address: buff.ly/z3cvmQa

screenshot of Incentives Checker feature

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 3d

our ADU lookup tool has been updated to show future eligibility info

www.chicagocityscape.com/address.php?...

An apartment building in Chicago, and text indicating its current and future eligibility to have an ADU

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Lynn Becker @cmgiulini.bsky.social · 3d

Something I missed about Rachel Herzog's report in Crain's on the Pittsfield Building office-to-residential conversion is that the plan includes an observation deck at the top.
www.chicagobusiness.com/commercial-r...

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 3d

It looks like the building that had the former Hero's Sub Shop is sticking around a little longer, after this renovation permit was issued. Read about the new tenant -> buff.ly/fjplftI

google street view image of a small 1-story commercial building

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

A new building with 40 homes in Albany Park was permitted. See where -> buff.ly/iGCr2wl

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

why's that?

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

Lakeview?

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

a former Chicago firehouse in Rogers Park, still owned by the city, is up for sale yet again.

www.chicago.gov/city/en/site...

screenshot of some info about the firehouse from the website linked in the tweet

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

A new national taco chain restaurant will be replacing this former ramen restaurant. Get the details ->

Chicago Cityscape - Renovation/alteration building permit at 1482 N Milwaukee Ave - Permit #101072153

A renovation/alteration building permit was issued for 1482 N Milwaukee Ave on August 26, 2025

buff.ly

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

that's a good question

starting April 1, 2026, there will be no distinction between residential and commercial zoning for getting an ADU permitted

I wrote this ADU FAQ with @abundanthousingil.bsky.social -> abundanthousingillinois.org/resources/ac...

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 4d

a new residential building has been proposed for this part of the Fulton Market area

learn about that and more Proposed Projects in Chicago: www.chicagocityscape.com/ordinances.p...

aerial photo of the site, at Kinzie/Racine

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 5d

A new Colectivo Coffee shop was permitted - see where -> buff.ly/AzRw4nB

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 5d

Announced last year, this office to residential conversion got a permit, for 72 new homes in River North. buff.ly/rMqe1Qc

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Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 6d

An approved 40-unit building with 20 percent affordable housing. There would be 20 car parking spaces...

Get the details + see more in our News & Developments Gallery: buff.ly/vmKDGDF

A proposed 40-unit building with 20 percent affordable housing. There would be 20 car parking spaces including 2 ADA spaces and 4 EV-ready spaces.

Chicago Cityscape @chicagocityscape.com · 6d

The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) groundbreaking was earlier this week, and the first permit was issued yesterday. Learn more about the project -> buff.ly/uhXPMFG