Illinois

Thousands of Public Housing Units to Be Razed

"As many as 7 percent of the Chicago Housing Authority's 38,000 public units will be demolished next year, and 1,000 units will be built or renovated under a plan for the first full year of the agency's overhaul."

October 4, 2000 - The Chicago Tribune

Drug Store Chains Expanding In Inner-city

With their new 'general store' concept, drugstore chains are expanding rapidly in inner-city communities.

September 30, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicagoland's Affordable Housing Deficit

Producing affordable housing in Chicago-especially affordable rental housing-is a continuing challenge for both developers and public officials throughout the region.

September 29, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Tapping into the Tax-Credit Trend

Resourceful developers are finding what amounts to low-cost equity while taking advantage of a major market trend.

September 28, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's Inner-City Industrial Development

Under the right circumstances, inner-city industrial development can find a market.

September 28, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's Changing Michigan Avenue

The story of the Chicago's Michigan Avenue continues to change as retail formats evolve.

September 27, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's High-Tech Future

Fueled by technological innovation and strategic infrastructure planning, Chicago is the fourth-largest high-tech region in the country.

September 26, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's Urban Gentrification

Chicago has enjoyed the largest increase in new population close to its urban core than any city in the nation.

September 23, 2000 - REIS

Chicago's Revitalization Story

Chicago's North Town Village revitalization project represents a new way of looking at urban renewal.

September 22, 2000 - Planning Magazine

Revitalizing East St. Louis

An urban planning professor discusses his ten-year experience revitalizing East St. Louis.

September 21, 2000 - Planning Magazine

The City In A Garden Goes Green

With a twist on the traditional vision of urban green infrastructure, Chicago’s model projects not only improve aesthetics, but also provide environmental benefits.

September 19, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago: Planning to Succeed

With Chicago’s Central Area booming, city planners are pleased with the city’s progress and optimistic about its future.

September 18, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's Window of Opportunity

Chicago’s public and private interests have engaged in an unprecedented level of planning and negotiation to realize the city’s newest opportunities.

September 17, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Facing the Future With No Little Plans

Chicago is well positioned to become a model for regional cooperation in the 21st century.

September 16, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago: New-Economy Player

Over the last decade, the Chicago region has seen its share of changes, and as the city looks to the future, it can expect to play a major role in the new economy.

September 14, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Housing Mobility Key To Welfare Reform

Is housing mobility the key to welfare reform?Lessons from Chicago’s Gautreaux program.

September 6, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

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