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Activists Build Tent City To Show What Could Happen Without Affordable Housing Around Obama Library

By Maxwell Evans | June 12, 2020

Attendees set up tents for an all-day protest at a vacant, city-owned lot. Community leaders from across the city called for affordable housing protections for Woodlawn that go beyond the city’s recent proposal.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

‘Green gentrification’ and lessons of the 606

By Curtis Black | January 30, 2020

A six-month development freeze around the new Northwest Side trail gives community groups a chance to explore strategies to preserve affordable housing — and park projects like El Paseo and the Obama Presidential Center could benefit from its lessons.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Obama center community benefits agreement gains traction as Jackson Park site controversy continues

By Curtis Black | November 21, 2019

City officials are meeting with aldermen and advocates about a proposed ordinance to ensure affordable housing near the Obama Presidential Center.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

There’s some progress in Lightfoot’s Chicago budget plan, despite progressive backlash

By Curtis Black | October 24, 2019

Lori Lightfoot is not actually Rahm 2.0, and demonizing her risks isolating progressive voices vital to the Chicago’s future.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Lightfoot’s only option to ease perpetual budget deficits may be city income tax

By Curtis Black | October 21, 2019

To win support from voters and the City Council, the mayor will have to address budget shortfalls while reducing regressive taxation and responding to demands for better services and economic development in long-neglected communities.

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Los Angeles is far from ending homelessness – but other American cities can still learn a lot from it

By Brenda Wiewel | October 16, 2019

Donald Trump has some ideas about how to end homelessness in the US. Los Angeles’ recent experiences may be an important part of the discussion.

Economic Development

Obama Center Watch: A federal review, a push for a community benefits agreement, and a lawsuit appeal

By Josh McGhee | August 2, 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about the latest developments and challenges to the Obama Presidential Center.

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What you need to know about Pilsen’s proposed historic landmark district

By Jacqueline Serrato | July 18, 2019

Will creating a landmark designation help or hurt longtime residents’ ability to stay in the neighborhood?

Perspectives

Getting poorer while working harder: The ‘cliff effect’

By Susan R. Crandall | June 7, 2019

Stressing out about potentially losing benefits can prolong financial instability. Solving this problem will help low-paid workers and everyone else.

Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In 232-page report, Lightfoot’s transition tees up housing initiatives, TIF reform

By Curtis Black | May 23, 2019

All of the proposals are important, but addressing the affordable housing shortfall will require that the Chicago Housing Authority return to its original mission of directly providing housing.

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