Chicago Rewrites Its Zoning Code

The city's zoning code had not be rewritten in 44 years. But rewriting it certainly isn't easy.

1 minute read

April 18, 2001, 7:00 AM PDT

"Although that process is underway, aldermen involved in the rewrite ordered by Mayor Richard M. Daley say the final result is at least 18 months away, and not likely to be the panacea many of the citys 418 registered community groups may have been seeking." A more realistic zoning map is likely to be one of the major outcomes of the process.

Thanks to ReisCast

FULL STORY: Zoning Rewrite Won't Go Far Enough For Some

Tuesday, April 17, 2001 in GlobeSt.com

Land Use Illinois

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.